revenge187
New member
Hi all,
Been a long time member but i read more than i would post so sorry for not contributing and then asking for help :/
I am trying to build a mitx rig using my old msi 580gtx due to recent space restrictions (gonna have to be on a small desk) im going to need a small case ( baby girl on the way
)
I have concerns on what i need in the case as i have not done anything to my old CM HAF in years.
Im in the UK.
Current System
Motherboard : Gigabyte EX58-UD5 ATX
CPU : Core i7 920 @ 2.66GHz 4Cores/8Threads
RAM : 6GB Kingston 1600MHz
GPU : Nvidia GTX580 Twin Frozr 2
OS Drive : OcZ Vertex 4 256GB
Monitor : Samsung SA700 1080p 120Hz
As you can probably see it is a very old system which has not had an upgrade except for the GPU a couple of years back.
Future Build ?
Case : Corsair Obsidian 250D
Motherboard : MSI Z87I Gaming AC Intel Z87 Socket 1150
CPU : Intel Core i7-4770 3.40GHz Socket LGA1150
CPU Cooler : Corsair Hydro H100i
Ram : AMD Gamer 8GB PC3-17000C10 2133MHz
GPU : Nvidia GTX580 Twin Frozr 2
OS Drive : OcZ Vertex 4 256GB
PSU : Corsair RM Series RM 650 '80+ Gold' 650W
or
SuperFlower Golden Silent 500W Fanless "80 Plus Platinum"
Monitor : Samsung SA700 1080p 120Hz
Mostly after a very quiet system to play game or watch films on.
Concerns are that i have no need for overclocking but that said i worry about heat as it is a small case and longevity as replacing and upgrading is going to be a struggle money wise for a while.
I enjoy some gaming usually Battlefield 4 and Some MMO's like Tera so after i have built it the new upgrade would be a gpu lol.
Was also thinking of adding 2 NF-A4x10 in the back of the back of the case for increased airflow due to the rear having no rear exhaust.
Any help, advice or suggestions would be much appreciated as i have not done a build in a long time.
Thanks for your time.
Been a long time member but i read more than i would post so sorry for not contributing and then asking for help :/
I am trying to build a mitx rig using my old msi 580gtx due to recent space restrictions (gonna have to be on a small desk) im going to need a small case ( baby girl on the way

I have concerns on what i need in the case as i have not done anything to my old CM HAF in years.
Im in the UK.
Current System
Motherboard : Gigabyte EX58-UD5 ATX
CPU : Core i7 920 @ 2.66GHz 4Cores/8Threads
RAM : 6GB Kingston 1600MHz
GPU : Nvidia GTX580 Twin Frozr 2
OS Drive : OcZ Vertex 4 256GB
Monitor : Samsung SA700 1080p 120Hz
As you can probably see it is a very old system which has not had an upgrade except for the GPU a couple of years back.
Future Build ?
Case : Corsair Obsidian 250D
Motherboard : MSI Z87I Gaming AC Intel Z87 Socket 1150
CPU : Intel Core i7-4770 3.40GHz Socket LGA1150
CPU Cooler : Corsair Hydro H100i
Ram : AMD Gamer 8GB PC3-17000C10 2133MHz
GPU : Nvidia GTX580 Twin Frozr 2
OS Drive : OcZ Vertex 4 256GB
PSU : Corsair RM Series RM 650 '80+ Gold' 650W
or
SuperFlower Golden Silent 500W Fanless "80 Plus Platinum"
Monitor : Samsung SA700 1080p 120Hz
Mostly after a very quiet system to play game or watch films on.
Concerns are that i have no need for overclocking but that said i worry about heat as it is a small case and longevity as replacing and upgrading is going to be a struggle money wise for a while.
I enjoy some gaming usually Battlefield 4 and Some MMO's like Tera so after i have built it the new upgrade would be a gpu lol.
Was also thinking of adding 2 NF-A4x10 in the back of the back of the case for increased airflow due to the rear having no rear exhaust.
Any help, advice or suggestions would be much appreciated as i have not done a build in a long time.
Thanks for your time.
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