Cooling inside a Mini-ITX build

[CptGopher]

Hey guys, first time post here (if in the wrong place please move)

I recently had to upgrade my system (some things happened and then system was all like: "nope")
So I decided, go tiny gaming build. I do travel a bit, so a smaller case would be quite nice to have for that.

Current specs

Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 3330 @ 3.0Ghz
Sapphire HD4850 Toxic (Was not upgraded, but I might get a gtx580 from a friend)
2 x 4gb Corsair Vengeance Low Profile DDR3-1600
Gigabyte Z77N-Wifi
2 x 1Tb Seagate drives
Dvd rom thing that I hardly use but still need >_<

Coolermaster Thunder M 620W

Right so my question is mainly cooling. Currently my system is running fine with stock cooling inside of a Coolermaster Elite 430. But will it be fine with stock inside of a Coolermaster Elite 130 (to be released still). Does anyone have some experience with stock cooling and non blower style graphics card fans inside of a mini-itx build like the Elite 120? What are your temperatures? I would like to know if I have to order a cpu cooler along with the chassis or not.

I added a picture of my current build, for the lulz. Cos trust me. Mini-itx inside of a ATX chassis is hilarious.

Side note: I don't overclock. Ever.
Second Side note: I live in South Africa, so getting some brands is impossible.
Third Side note: No, I don't want a Bitfenix Prodigy. It's too big :P
Fourth Side note: Hi
Fifth side note: I should make less side notes >_>

[Gamebozzo]

it shuld be fine as long as u get enough airflow

[WoodenMarker]

Your temps will be fine with the current configuration.

[nightlitezzz]

You should be fine. I would suggest the Node 304 from Fractal Design as well.

[rustikles]

Even having not worked with this config in particular, an aftermarket cooler is never anything but a benefit. There are some as cheap as $20US which make improvements over stock by 10C or more. Cooler is always better: it improves the longevity of your hardware and just looks good too  :D

[CptGopher]

You should be fine. I would suggest the Node 304 from Fractal Design as well.

Yeah see, I can't really get the 304 in South Africa. Unless I special order it. That is only going to cost a mountain of money.

 

 

Even having not worked with this config in particular, an aftermarket cooler is never anything but a benefit. There are some as cheap as $20US which make improvements over stock by 10C or more. Cooler is always better: it improves the longevity of your hardware and just looks good too  :D

This is true, but it being a tiny case, looking good comes last. Cooling and performance first.

Thanks for the response guys. Still waiting to see if anyone has some first hand experience though

[rustikles]

This is true, but it being a tiny case, looking good comes last. Cooling and performance first.

Thanks for the response guys. Still waiting to see if anyone has some first hand experience though

Even without looking good, aftermarket is all about performance improvement.

[sabot]

If you need more cooling add some nice corsair fans.

[onionring]

get a closed loop cooler 120mn, doesn t matter the brands, they re all made by asetek...

the elite 130 is purpose made for that, the way the psu is mounted you can t rly use any other kind of aftermarket heatsink.

while the aftermarket heatsink isn t necessary it will help with the noise.

gotta check if the aio install leace enough room for 2hdd and 1 odd tho...

[CptGopher]

get a closed loop cooler 120mn, doesn t matter the brands, they re all made by asetek...

the elite 130 is purpose made for that, the way the psu is mounted you can t rly use any other kind of aftermarket heatsink.

while the aftermarket heatsink isn t necessary it will help with the noise.

gotta check if the aio install leace enough room for 2hdd and 1 odd tho...

This is one of the biggest problems I have right now. I don't know if an AIO would fit in there. Other problem is that AIO's are expensive in South Africa =/

I probably won't be able to afford one along with the case. And it's not like I need such an aggressive cooling solution. And I don't care about noise. My headset blocks it all out :3

[onionring]

This is one of the biggest problems I have right now. I don't know if an AIO would fit in there. Other problem is that AIO's are expensive in South Africa =/

I probably won't be able to afford one along with the case. And it's not like I need such an aggressive cooling solution. And I don't care about noise. My headset blocks it all out :3

a aio FIT, look up the cm coverage of computex 2013 made by linus. then just look how many hdd fits in...