Posts by dpatel304

I'll give the case you recommended a try then, darklordjames. I know it'll be a squeeze for my shelf, which kinda sucks. Didn't really think things through when I bought it.

Quote:Originally Posted by darklordjames "Wow, that's good to know. Kinda hate being restricted to mini ITX cases. Thanks!" I picked a $190 GTX 660 for each of my systems for a reason. They are both paired up with FX-8350s (8-core...

Quote:Originally Posted by darklordjames http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-GD05B-USB3-0-Aluminum-Computer/dp/B008J0ZOV8/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_0 Get a micro ATX case instead. The mounting holes for mini ITX match up, so you can...

I built this thing back in 2010 with the intention of just watching movies. Now I want to do some light gaming, and want to upgrade this as best as I can. Parts I'm using from current HTPC: Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-H55N-USB3 CPU: Intel Core...

Wow, a lot more responses and information than I was expecting. Thanks to everyone who responded. I think, based on my research and this topic, it's probably best I just get a bigger case, bigger PSU, and open up my options, as far as...

I've already had it and I haven't had overheating issues since. When I first built the machine, it shut down on me a few times. Since then, I've removed the cover, which exposes all sides except the front, and added two fans.

I've added a fan and removed the cover, so overheating isn't a problem any more.

Thanks for the responses. Sorry, this is the case that I have: APEX MI-008 Black Steel Mini-ITX Tower Computer I'd rather not upgrade too much else on the unit. It's not critical that I play games on it, but I guess I want to make it...

Here is my current set up: MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-H55N-USB3 PSU: APEVIA ITX-AP250W CPU: Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz Currently using the onboard GPU which has been fine so far, since I've only been using the HTPC for watching videos. ...

Anyone want to help me out?