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I don't mean just theoretical listing, I found matching monitors, like the ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ in theory but no where to buy from.

Then how come Apple recommend using the LG UltraFine with MacBook Pro using a ThunderBolt to ThunderBolt to drive the full 5K as they say here. (I don't think Apple will use 30 Hz)

I think this adapter is designed to take a Thunderbolt as an input and output to DisplayPort, what I want is the other way around.

I think you are right , why an expensive card like the GTX 1080 don't support Thunderbolt 3 natively.

but can it handle 5K @60 Hz?

So the new LG UltraFine 27 uses Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C port) as an input, is there a way to drive this display using a graphic card like the GTX 1080 which uses DisplayPort as an output, maybe some kind of adapter? I know that displayport can handle 5k@60 Hz so in theory it should work.

Acer has announced the Revo Build M1-601, a super-small Windows 10 unit that can be expanded and customized with a series of stackable blocks. So, in the base unit you'll find a super small form factor PC that only occupies 125 square millimeters on your table and comes with a low-power Intel Pentium or Celeron chip. Then, if you wanted to expand the machine's 32GB storage, you can plonk on a 500GB external hard drive in a case that sits perfectly on top. Each block connects to the one below using magnetic coupling and pogo pins, and enabling you to create a PC that looks like a tower of single Duplo bricks the more powerful it becomes. Sources: http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/02/acer-revo-build-modular-pc/ http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/2/9242553/acer-windows-10-pcs-notebooks-modular-computer http://www.pcworld.com/article/2979082/ifa/acer-revo-build-uses-stackable-blocks-to-build-a-computer.html __________________ BTW: this is very similar to my stackable computer concept, i posted here a few weeks ago http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/423277-stackable-computer-concept/

So i am staring a new project to build a powerful PC in a small form factor, I am taking my time since i already have a good computer and i am not in rush to upgrade, here is what i want out of it: Powerful PC, here is the demanding applications: 4K Gaming (mainly Minecraft), virtual machines (software development related), 4K video editing/playing, Occasionally 3D modeling 32GB RAM Small form factor (<20L) Quiet (<30db) Budget: display excluded ~2000 USD (a little more if needed) (about ~250 USD of it will be for shipping, high shipping cost in my country :mellow:) Kindly give me your thoughts and opinions, my plan so far: CPU: Skylake i7 (i7-6700K) Motherboard: z170 Mini-ITX (still waiting for them to be released and be reviewed to select one) (hoping for USB 3.1 type C and M.2 support) RAM: 2x16GB DDR4 kit (not many of them in the market yet) Storage: 256GB SSD (M.2 if the motherboard support it) + 2TB HDD that i already own Cooling: Not experienced with coolers but most likely a sealed liquid cooler with 120mm fan. GPU: GeForce GTX 980 Ti (not sure which OEM yet, but i need one that can fit the case), maybe wait for if it will be release early 2016 Case: Silversotne SG13 PSU: not sure yet, but any good quiet modular PSU around 600W that will fit my case

"OUT OF STOCK" almost every online retailer :huh: or super expensive.

I am planning a Mini-ITX build with 32GB RAM, and the only way i found to fit 32GB is using ASRock X99 motherboard, Xeon E5 CPU and Crucial 2x16GB ECC DDR4-2133 Memory. If (2x16GB) DDR4 non-ECC RAM exist, i can use the new Skylake Mini-ITX motherboards they do support 32GB Ram. Is there any option to fit 32GB in Mini-ITX Mobo using Intel CPU? And yes, i do need 32GB RAM, here is how much i am using right now.

Here is my concept next to project Christine (for a sense of a scale) excuse my bad photo editing skills and 3D modeling

It's not about if similar concepts exist, It's about having a good concept, and I think my concept is good, in fact it's better than project Christine: Much smaller Don't have a fixed height, it's as small as your parts. Don't need the "spine" part

I was looking for a small customizable desktop computer, and didn't exactly found what i was looking for, then i found the Intel NUC form factor which allows you to get a very powerful computer in a tiny tiny case. The issue with NUC computers is that it's not expandable, you can't add dedicated graphics card, you can't add extra storage, plus it's have very limited external power brick. And this where my idea for stackable Computer come into play, it's solve the NUC expandability issues and it's much easier and more intuitive than the big custom built desktop computers towers in a significantly smaller form factor. The concept as the name implies consist of multiple stackable modules one above the other, the core module is the one holding the motherboard + CPU, other units vary in purpose, anything from Power supply units to storage to IO panels. Here is a rough specification for each module: Dimensions: 120mm x 120mm (4.3" x 4.3") with variable height 3 mm (1/8") tall protruding ridge/rail in the top (50mm width,horizontally centered) to allow stacking the next module through the matching groove in the bottom Tow Contact grids wired together, one in the middle of the protruding rail and one in the middle of the groove The grids carry multiple power + data parallel channels through multiple interfaces (SATA, PCIe,USB) There is also an auxiliary channel in the gird that communicates the occupied data channels and the data channels available for use. Can hold up to 5 KG (11 lb) above it. Order is not important Minimum modules you will need for a working computer is the core module plus one power supply unit. PS: who ever moved my post to Case Modding forum didn't understand my concept, this is a concept for OEM's to implement and develop not a "case" mod