CriticalConsumer
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You want a proper HTPC case then you can purchase an Antec one here 2nd hand but in excellent condition.
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daWolf
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Will the 'picoPSU-150-XT' fanless PSU be sufficient for the 'MSI E350IA-E45 w/ Integrated AMD APU'? Also, the 'Cooler Master Elite 120 Mini-ITX Cube Chassis' supports standard length ATX PSUs. Is there anyway this chassis will be able to support the picoPSU?
I'm just a bit curious with the fanless PSU route but also do not want to compromise the build and end up with a HTPC that overheats!
I'm just a bit curious with the fanless PSU route but also do not want to compromise the build and end up with a HTPC that overheats!
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Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
I have that exact setup for my PC and it is brilliant. Just added a SDD and two 3TB HDDs and its like dream.
Also have one in a CFi 8989 case that runs my XBMC and it super silent running that internal 150watt SFX PSU.
So I give that two thumbs up.
daWolf
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Thanks for the feedback Rouxenator...what PSU do you have running the setup in the Cool Master chassis?
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Right now a crappy old GigaByte Odin 370watt but I have my sights set on this green beauty : http://www.anandtech.com/show/3902/antec-earthwatts-ea-380d-green-380w
This is my PC : http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/154155-Pics-of-your-Rig!?p=8713615&viewfull=1#post8713615
Just changed the HDDs yesterday so they are both 3TB Barracuda 7200.14s now
This is my PC : http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/154155-Pics-of-your-Rig!?p=8713615&viewfull=1#post8713615
Just changed the HDDs yesterday so they are both 3TB Barracuda 7200.14s now
daWolf
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Look's good.
I looked closely at the picoPSU option when choosing parts and came to the decision that I'd rather just purchase a good quality, quiet ATX PSU (CM Silent Pro M600) than worry about having sufficient power for 2 HDD's, the fans and possibly a dedicated gfx card. PicoPSU's seemed to be harder to source locally too.
daWolf
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Thanks for that...I checked on ebay and they seem to go for around $40 (USD). I was just curious to know if anyone has a setup with the picoPSU and how does it perform.
EDIT: Just read on the XMBC forum that there are quite a few fake picoPSU units for sale on ebay!
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