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https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Computer-GS43VR-Phantom-Pro-006/dp/B01IO9Y30G/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473365768&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx1060 Holy... they crammed at GTX 1060 in a 14inch form factor.

https://www.aftershockpc.com/welcome/Productinner/s15-new-1 If 1050 is gonna run like shit then I'll just go with this.

That sucks. The 1060 in laptops I've seen are humongous for daily commute. They look way obnoxious for classroom use.

Guys do you think a GTX 1050 crammed into a laptop will have an equivalent performance to a GTX970/R9 290? I think a GTX 1050 having a TDP of 75W will stack against a GTX 970 in terms of real world performance? A 1060 is too heaty in a 14' form factor so a 1050 would be perfect in terms of thermal limits. I think I would be great for 1080p gaming on a 14' screen like the blade 14. 14' IPS FHD display, 8GB ram with i7-6700HQ. 1TB HDD with 256gb SSD (user upgradable) Backlit keyboard. Weigh less than 2kg. Cost around 1.1k USD Something like this but with a GTX1050 in it would be perfect! https://www.aftershockpc.com/welcome/Productinner/s14

Seen this on overclock forums Source: http://www.overclock.net/t/632591/cooler-master-hyper-212-plus-evo-club/2490 Anyone have any idea how I can do this mod on a hyper 212? Which kind of 212 are they? Evo? Plus? How am I gonna apply the decal when the tip of the heatpipes are in the way! Thanks!

Well, ITX project ditched! I've a new first world problem here.

Hi I just bought another system off my local forum after my ITX-gate in my other thread HERE. CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-4440 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) Mobo: ASRock Fatal1ty H87 Performance LGA 1150 RAM: Geil XMP DDR3 1750Mhz CL9 2x4GB kit GPU: Gigabyte R9-290 WindForce OC - watercooled via NZXT Kraken G10 adapter + Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 250GB Casing: Corsair Carbide Air 540 Silver PSU: Seasonic X-650 Gold PSU I got the lot for just US$600 I would like to sell this case as it is has lots of wasted space. I feel that the Air540 is more suitable for EATX build. Anyone have a better suggestion for a new case for these components? I need a as much as possible a compact ATX case that can accommodate that 240mm rad, ATX motherboard. Front USB 3 & audio jack. Here's the emptiness for your reference. Thanks for the input Appreciated!

Well, got a Sapphire Dual X 7850 2GB today for 50USD. Overclock the hell out of it 1200MHz on the core & set the fan profile to max 65%. Result, an impressive 78C on load. A temporary solution for now, as 1440p gaming is not gonna cut it on this GPU.

It's not bad choices imo. Just bad graphic card. Sold my R9-290 today. Will stick to a 7850 until I can find a more efficient card at a similar price point.

I've seen build log on YouTube, people put a R9-Nano without a problem. Oh well... I'll source for a less powerful card for now & wait for 980 price to drop.

Well I live on the equator. It can go as high as 32C on a hot day.

I have a 120mm XSPC fan to exhaust the hot air out of the GPU compartment but no difference. I can always resale this card as I got it cheap for US170. Any other card with the same caliber will run cooler/quiet in the node? The GTX970 seems to be the one however for the same performance I'm paying almost 100 USD more than the R9.

I'm currently using a Fractal Design Node 202 ITX case along with an AMD R9-290 Gigabyte WindForce. On Idle i'm averaging at 65C. It's really bad... Playing non-graphic intensive games like CS-GO the GPU will heat up till 94C. Room temp 28C. It's so loud with the fans ramming up to 75% Anyone using the same case & GPU as me? Do i really need a reference design GPU for this case?

I'm going to try replacing the CPU with an i5-2400 & see how it goes. Hopefully it's not a wreaked motherboard

There's no motherboard speaker in this motherboard. This is not a new build... It happens last night without any reason.