My current setup is well a bit large, i have a case that is medium sized and black. The preview of the steam machines and other small form factor pc's just as powerful has inspired me to do some shrinkage.
I want to convert to this case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA3KX16M5370&nm_mc=BAC-Criteo&cm_mmc=BAC-Criteo-_-Cases+(Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form)-_-BitFenix+Co.+Ltd.-_-9SIA3KX16M5370
Here is the setup i came up with and built a year ago. The CPU is wrong I have an intel i5, everything else is identical. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eufa
what will i need to change to make this conversion. what parts would you recommend for that change.
My current setup is well a bit large, i have a case that is medium sized and black. The preview of the steam machines and other small form factor pc's just as powerful has inspired me to do some shrinkage.
I want to convert to this case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA3KX16M5370&nm_mc=BAC-Criteo&cm_mmc=BAC-Criteo-_-Cases+(Computer+Cases+-+ATX+Form)-_-BitFenix+Co.+Ltd.-_-9SIA3KX16M5370
Here is the setup i came up with and built a year ago. The CPU is wrong I have an intel i5, everything else is identical. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eufa
what will i need to change to make this conversion. what parts would you recommend for that change.
The only thing you need to change is the motherboard. You need to get a mini ITX socket 1155 motherboard. Everything else should fit, although you won't be able to install your optical drive - you would have to get an external USB one.
However I'd recommend looking at some other ITX cases. It would be best to get something with ventilation on the side for your video card. The Phenom case has no ventilation where the video card sits, so it will get warmer and louder.
Since you're changing motherboards it would be best to reformat your drive and install the OS from a clean slate. So while you're at it, you can go ahead and pick up an SSD which will provide a substantial speed to boost to load times and system responsiveness. 120GB is the minimum size to get.
The only thing you need to change is the motherboard. You need to get a mini ITX socket 1155 motherboard. Everything else should fit, although you won't be able to install your optical drive - you would have to get an external USB one.
However I'd recommend looking at some other ITX cases. It would be best to get something with ventilation on the side for your video card. The Phenom case has no ventilation where the video card sits, so it will get warmer and louder.
Since you're changing motherboards it would be best to reformat your drive and install the OS from a clean slate. So while you're at it, you can go ahead and pick up an SSD which will provide a substantial speed to boost to load times and system responsiveness. 120GB is the minimum size to get.
A good option for another case to look at is the Bitfenix Prodigy as it has the airflow that CopperSide mentioned. Whilst slightly larger than the Phenom it is still very small and you can fit your optical drive as well. However, there is also a mini ATX version available meaning you wouldn't need to change any parts, although I'm not sure if you'd be able to fit the optical drive in as the case has a pretty weird layout. You'd also definitely need to watch some build videos of it to figure out how to put it together. I'd recommend spending the money saved from not buying a new motherboard on a 128gb SSD and having a fresh install (AFTER BACKING UP) because an SSD will really make a difference. There is an mATX version of the phenom available, however I'm not sure how the airflow is for that case, and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't fit an optical drive in it.
Cheapest option I think is Bitfenix Prodigy/Phenom mATX (make sure you get the mATX not the mITX version) and an SSD, rather than the mITX version of either of those cases, with a new motherboard and potentially an SSD.
A good option for another case to look at is the Bitfenix Prodigy as it has the airflow that CopperSide mentioned. Whilst slightly larger than the Phenom it is still very small and you can fit your optical drive as well. However, there is also a mini ATX version available meaning you wouldn't need to change any parts, although I'm not sure if you'd be able to fit the optical drive in as the case has a pretty weird layout. You'd also definitely need to watch some build videos of it to figure out how to put it together. I'd recommend spending the money saved from not buying a new motherboard on a 128gb SSD and having a fresh install (AFTER BACKING UP) because an SSD will really make a difference. There is an mATX version of the phenom available, however I'm not sure how the airflow is for that case, and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't fit an optical drive in it.
Cheapest option I think is Bitfenix Prodigy/Phenom mATX (make sure you get the mATX not the mITX version) and an SSD, rather than the mITX version of either of those cases, with a new motherboard and potentially an SSD.
CopperSideThe only thing you need to change is the motherboard. You need to get a mini ITX socket 1155 motherboard. Everything else should fit, although you won't be able to install your optical drive - you would have to get an external USB one.
However I'd recommend looking at some other ITX cases. It would be best to get something with ventilation on the side for your video card. The Phenom case has no ventilation where the video card sits, so it will get warmer and louder.
Since you're changing motherboards it would be best to reformat your drive and install the OS from a clean slate. So while you're at it, you can go ahead and pick up an SSD which will provide a substantial speed to boost to load times and system responsiveness. 120GB is the minimum size to get.
Im not so worried about my optical drive. As I barely buy boxed games anymore anways, the only boxed games i bought were bf3/bf4. What other mini itx cases would you recommend, Im looking for something that is fluid in design kind of like the phenom.
DavidTheWinA good option for another case to look at is the Bitfenix Prodigy as it has the airflow that CopperSide mentioned. Whilst slightly larger than the Phenom it is still very small and you can fit your optical drive as well. However, there is also a mini ATX version available meaning you wouldn't need to change any parts, although I'm not sure if you'd be able to fit the optical drive in as the case has a pretty weird layout. You'd also definitely need to watch some build videos of it to figure out how to put it together. I'd recommend spending the money saved from not buying a new motherboard on a 128gb SSD and having a fresh install (AFTER BACKING UP) because an SSD will really make a difference. There is an mATX version of the phenom available, however I'm not sure how the airflow is for that case, and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't fit an optical drive in it.
Cheapest option I think is Bitfenix Prodigy/Phenom mATX (make sure you get the mATX not the mITX version) and an SSD, rather than the mITX version of either of those cases, with a new motherboard and potentially an SSD.
Meh prodigy i dont really like, im looking for something thats more fluid looking.
[quote=CopperSide]The only thing you need to change is the motherboard. You need to get a mini ITX socket 1155 motherboard. Everything else should fit, although you won't be able to install your optical drive - you would have to get an external USB one.
However I'd recommend looking at some other ITX cases. It would be best to get something with ventilation on the side for your video card. The Phenom case has no ventilation where the video card sits, so it will get warmer and louder.
Since you're changing motherboards it would be best to reformat your drive and install the OS from a clean slate. So while you're at it, you can go ahead and pick up an SSD which will provide a substantial speed to boost to load times and system responsiveness. 120GB is the minimum size to get.[/quote]
Im not so worried about my optical drive. As I barely buy boxed games anymore anways, the only boxed games i bought were bf3/bf4. What other mini itx cases would you recommend, Im looking for something that is fluid in design kind of like the phenom.
[quote=DavidTheWin]A good option for another case to look at is the Bitfenix Prodigy as it has the airflow that CopperSide mentioned. Whilst slightly larger than the Phenom it is still very small and you can fit your optical drive as well. However, there is also a mini ATX version available meaning you wouldn't need to change any parts, although I'm not sure if you'd be able to fit the optical drive in as the case has a pretty weird layout. You'd also definitely need to watch some build videos of it to figure out how to put it together. I'd recommend spending the money saved from not buying a new motherboard on a 128gb SSD and having a fresh install (AFTER BACKING UP) because an SSD will really make a difference. There is an mATX version of the phenom available, however I'm not sure how the airflow is for that case, and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't fit an optical drive in it.
Cheapest option I think is Bitfenix Prodigy/Phenom mATX (make sure you get the mATX not the mITX version) and an SSD, rather than the mITX version of either of those cases, with a new motherboard and potentially an SSD.[/quote]
Meh prodigy i dont really like, im looking for something thats more fluid looking.
PurplDrankMeh prodigy i dont really like, im looking for something thats more fluid looking.
Looks won't matter when your GPU melts
[quote=PurplDrank]Meh prodigy i dont really like, im looking for something thats more fluid looking.[/quote]
Looks won't matter when your GPU melts
TwilitlordPurplDrankMeh prodigy i dont really like, im looking for something thats more fluid looking.
Looks won't matter when your GPU melts
lol then recommened a mid atx tower thats not jinky looking like mine.
[quote=Twilitlord][quote=PurplDrank]Meh prodigy i dont really like, im looking for something thats more fluid looking.[/quote]
Looks won't matter when your GPU melts[/quote]
lol then recommened a mid atx tower thats not jinky looking like mine.
PurplDrankMeh prodigy i dont really like, im looking for something thats more fluid looking.
I did say the phenom has an mATX version. It will still have airflow issues, but you would just have to deal with a hot graphics card.
[quote=PurplDrank]
Meh prodigy i dont really like, im looking for something thats more fluid looking.[/quote]
I did say the phenom has an mATX version. It will still have airflow issues, but you would just have to deal with a hot graphics card.