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I'm moving to the UK in a month, but want to build a PC over there. What would I need to know about eventually shipping the PC back to Aus when I come back? Thinking a lot about the Phantex Evolv ITX.
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Thanks Ants posted:Keep the case packaging, potentially build it into a wooden crate as well, insure the gently caress out of it, remove any heavy CPU coolers or video cards and ship them separately - or fill the gaps in the case with dense foam so nothing can move around too much. Thanks for the info. I'm thinking that when it's time to come back, I might just sell or ditch the case and any bulky parts. I'll bring back CPU/GPU in carry-on or something. That's a problem for another day I guess! Coredump posted:Will that case work in an inverted orientation? For when you get back to 'Straya? 
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Jul 4, 2016 08:25
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I wish they'd make the Core 500 without any allowances for Optical drives. I like the looks & layout, just don't want a weird useless cutout (or the logo) on the front. Is there anything like that out there?
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Jul 16, 2016 11:14
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Anyone here using the ITX Phanteks Evolv? What's airflow actually like? I've seen some chatter online about it choking GPUs.
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Aug 13, 2016 11:04
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honestly, I think you're past the limit of being sensible with a case that small. You obviously have money and the room for a bigger case. Why not just get something that actually fits what you're doing?
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Aug 13, 2016 19:05
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I really wish the M1 and A4 were just regular products you could buy in a store or on a normal webpage. This age of pre-ordering kickstarterted/croudfunded stuff is kinda frustrating.
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Sep 9, 2016 11:05
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If you could get a nice cooler for your CPU you'd probably be fairly well off. This guy did similar: https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/4pvk4r/build_complete_asus_strix_1080_fits_in_the_ncase/
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Sep 14, 2016 19:48
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This is literally how iMacs got so popular - people don't want towers. I vote for a NUC or one of the smaller silverstone cases. I think the FT series are pretty handsome. My old work legit used NUCs as PC replacements for their graphic designers. Photoshop / Indesign are within reach of a box the size of a large sandwich.
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Sep 30, 2016 20:12
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DANCASE A4 is apparently going to be available end 2016, early 2017. Looks like they're even linking up with retailers (overclockers in the UK), so it's slowly becoming a real, actual product you can buy.
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Oct 7, 2016 15:55
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seconding the 304. It holds 6 drives and isn't exactly massive. Looks really nice, depending on how you feel about microwaves.
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Oct 9, 2016 14:51
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That thing is pretty cool. Silverstone is neat company, I appreciate how they're not afraid to get weird and make niche stuff.
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Oct 10, 2016 10:13
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I think a Nano S with a PSU mounted vertically in front - where ODDs would usually go in an ATX case - allowing for a shorter height would be ideal. Fractal, email me for my paypal deets thanks in advance. Also loving lol @ NZXT's itx case. That thing is so silly. Everyone just wants an S340 mini, guys! No need to build some curved monstrosity. well why not fucked around with this message at 18:44 on Oct 10, 2016 |
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Oct 10, 2016 18:35
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Be Quiet! Cooler, EVGA GPU. Fractal Case and a Corsair PSU. That's a really smart build. Good stuff.
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Oct 10, 2016 18:53
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Yes but with an actual supply chain.
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Oct 11, 2016 09:19
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Could be, it's been a while since they've released a new product. Any predictions? I'm gonna suggest a white Nano S and potentially a new Node case.
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Oct 14, 2016 13:44
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More and more I'm seeing multiple items share the same page / review data. I've seen ITX, ATX, MATX boards on the same page, as well as a 24" IPS screen share data with a 27" TN panel. It's borderline deceptive.
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Nov 2, 2016 12:06
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When do we start betting on the noise / temps? I'm keen to see how it works
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Nov 2, 2016 19:09
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buffbus posted:I believe the mini c is micro atx. yep it's mATX. Honestly mATX is kind of a weird area. ITX / ATX get all the attention, but there's not really anything 'wrong' with mATX it's just kind of ... in the middle.
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Nov 3, 2016 11:46
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So it goes: Define XL - The biggest case they do, does it all, weighs a tonne. Define R5 - full featured ATX. Basically the flagship. Define S - ATX, minus cages and some minor changes Define C - ATX, minus cages and maybe a bit narrower? Seems very similar to the S. Define Mini C - mATX version of the above. Define Mini - older mATX design. Define Nano S - ITX version. There's no non-S nano. Jesus. It's as bad as cars. Why do no companies have any foresight or respect to standards? It should be more like: Define XL - eATX Define R5 / S5 - ATX Define M - mATX Define Nano - iTX
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Nov 3, 2016 17:23
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You could also get an external soundcard or interface. Even something like a used low-end Saffire would be more than enough I/O.
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Nov 16, 2016 14:38
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If 6 is not enough, it might be time to start considering a NAS TBH.
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Nov 17, 2016 15:15
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FCKGW posted:Already bought a new Fractal Define R4 and migrated the parts. The mobo is swimming in this case. neat. are you gonna do the ODD > HDD caddy thing?
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Nov 18, 2016 12:00
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I can understand the desire for handles. I always wanted a case with backpack-style material straps anchored to the bottom corners. That way it would be very light and strong. A steel handle seems a bit excessive.
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Nov 23, 2016 13:10
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Actuarial Fables posted:That's kind of cute. I can imagine having a bigass monitor and accessories at both home & work, then using a briefcase or backpack ready ITX build I could cart between the two. I did it with a MBP for a while and can see the benefits of having actual desktop parts instead. The builtin screen and keyboard are basically just backups for me. Small size, easy carry and a bit of water resistance, it would be pretty cool.
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Nov 23, 2016 14:16
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Dali Parton posted:So I just finished my first ever SFF/ITX build. I'm pretty proud of myself, having come from a gigantic HAF 932 (I tried googling a pic showing off the size, but someone posted this and I think it fits pretty well). can you post a picture of the front, where you've ripped the logo off? I like the look of the case but hate that logo.
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Dec 1, 2016 10:28
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neat! the depression is barely noticeable in black. Looks sharp!
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Dec 1, 2016 11:08
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You could try using like, contact adhesive paper on each side and then poking out the holes carefully. You'd get a consistent colour that way, and you could also get one with like Spider-Man on it or something.
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Dec 1, 2016 11:35
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apparently this has some support : http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5529#ov
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Dec 10, 2016 17:03
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I'd like to see more SFF cases that only have room for short GPUs. The single fan 1060 & 1070 cards exist, there's really no need for a fullsize card in a smaller case.
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Dec 12, 2016 10:18
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 that is a seriously enticing case
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Dec 12, 2016 11:26
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Yeah, that thing with an interchangeable processor + different GPU (and some more restraint in the styling) would be almost perfect.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:18
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Zero VGS posted:I'm referring to this where it is centered and looks cool: i still wish there was a way do remove it without leaving an indent. It'd be cool if the logo was held in with like, squeze pins or something, so you could move it wherever you wanted. Like, the bin, for being ugly.
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Jan 8, 2017 23:38
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I don't see why we can't just have a whole bunch of M.2 slots on the back of the board. There's also a DIMM > M.2 adapter in one of the CES vids, I think. Strange days!
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Jan 10, 2017 19:14
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Fractal Nano S, Phantext Evolv Itx, NZXT Manta are all in the weird category of 'giant ITX'. Actual small ITX cases you can buy in stores include Silverstone Sugo series (sg13 is the 'best') Rajintek Metis, Coolermaster Elite and Thermaltake's subwoofer-looking thing. I honestly can't recommend ITX if it's your first ever build. I'd recommend you get a small mATX system, unless you 100% need a tiny box. mATX is cheaper and easier to work with.
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Jan 16, 2017 14:45
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A FTZ01-E with 70's style timber/aluminium finish would basically be the greatest.
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Jan 16, 2017 17:35
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nzxt is doing a daily countdown on twitter, tomorrow is zero. so i guess, no one buy a case for the next day or two. hopefully it's an even bigger itx box
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Jan 16, 2017 22:12
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Because everyone calls it mATX so using µatx is just cumbersome? You're not wrong, that's a valid name but to me t's equivalent to thesaurus abuse.
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Jan 17, 2017 11:50
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cubes make sense if you have specific shape requirements (like shelving or something to place it on) or just really, really love minecraft.
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Jan 17, 2017 15:48
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There's a short 1060, 1070 and 1080 as well as stuff like the R9 Nano. The 1050 can be small, too. I'd like nothing more than to see wider adoption of the smaller form factor for GPUs. Gamers love sagging big GPUs though.
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an skeleton posted:What are the variables that result in a delid failure? Is it a crapshoot or not likely if im careful? I'd seriously recommend you try something (anything) before delidding. It's a delicate process and should definitely be the first port of call for dealing with temps.
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