reference vs non-reference in Mini-ITX cases?

[Valter]

hi

I have been planning a new computer for some time and I am planning to get a EVGA Hadron case with a GTX 780

but i dont know if it is better with the reference designe that blow most of the air out of the case or just to get a better looking non-reference

i would best like to have a non-reference but will the heat inside such a small case be to much or should it be fine

[boggle4321]

non reference is ALWAYS better

[Cacao]

The heat in the case shouldn't be a problem as long as you have good airflow, I would go for a non reference card.

[coen113]

non reference is ALWAYS better

unless your case is completely closed and without fans

[boggle4321]

unless your case is completely closed and without fans

 

no, even with most blower coolers, lots of the hot air is still inside the case. the non refernce coolers will always be better built and the fans keep the air moving past other components. the only time a reference cooler will outer preform a non reference one is if the pc is in an air tight case 

[Valter]

so far it seems like i should just go for a non-reference

and then i might get some ekstre noctua fans to make Linus happy

 

[chunkybean]

non reference is ALWAYS better

How about NO?

Really depends on you case of choice, put a non reference card on ft03 mini and youll have a pc and a heater beside you,

As for hadron, a non reference card will be cooler than a reference one because of the nature "most non reference cards are cool and quieter" AND because it has enough exhaust to pull the hot air from the gpu out of the case. Unlike ft03,sg05,sg06,cm elite 120/130 etc as for these lack exhausts thats why non reference are i think better,

[chunkybean]

no, even with most blower coolers, lots of the hot air is still inside the case. the non refernce coolers will always be better built and the fans keep the air moving past other components. the only time a reference cooler will outer preform a non reference one is if the pc is in an air tight case

I will just assume you never built an itx machine from the posts you made, either you said it by pure speculations or really havent tried different gpu on different itx cases

[BYOGamingPC]

Go with a reference design cooler like this EVGA GTX 780 http://amzn.to/1d2EWSS