[DrNip]

Well as usual here I am again just on time for my what seems to be my quarterly build theme I have going. This one is simple. I needed a cheap and small PC for work. Most of the parts I already had besides the case, PSU and CPU heatsink. My main goal here was to build the tiniest computer I could and still have power. I'm sure there might be a smaller case out there but if there is I didn't find it. Here is a list of parts:

GIGABYTE GA-H55N-USB3
Intel Core i3 550
G.SKILL ECO Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600
Western Digital Scorpio Black 160GB
SILVERSTONE NT07-775 90mm CPU Cooler
M350 Universal Mini-ITX enclosure
PICOPSU-150-XT
150w AC-DC Power Adapter, 12v 12.5A Barrel Version
Samsung 2343BWX 23" LCD Monitor 2048 x 1152
Logitech K270 Keyboard
Logitech M505 Lase Mouse
Windows 7 64bit Ultimate

Lets start off with some pics of the case. As you can see it is not even bigger than your standard size of paper!
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Harddrive bracket.
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Mobo installed. I managed to re-solder back on some resisters I ripped off on accident after a dentlord vmod special that had been done to it. Can't believe the mobo still worked! Had to modify the cables. Power switch and light wires were too short as well as hacked off the 4 pin molex plug.
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HDD clearance and PSU pics.
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1st and 2nd CPU cooler failsauce. 1st one was a fanless setup. Got too hot. 2nd one was a 70mm fan setup. Waaaay too loud.
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[DrNip]

Here is the new CPU cooler with a little bit of a modification I had to do to two of the shroud pieces.
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More pics of CPU Cooler installed.
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All buttoned up and mounted to monitor.
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Pic of Power Adapter.
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In the end I captured what I was looking for. Powerful, small footprint, quiet and cheap. Thanks for looking and hope you enjoyed.

[DOM]

nice write up and build

how big is that screen? 24" lol

[DrNip]

23" 2048 x 1152 resolution. Real nice monitor. Just been sitting around collecting dust.

[Patch]

I like it. Small case is nifty.

[punx223]

very nice dude..... Ive always wanted to do a tiny build..... they usually just get outta hans though lol...


very cool!

[Witchdoctor]

Pretty sick Nip, What about the size of an X Box

nice kitchen area surfer fo sho

[Kal-EL]

Wow Nip, thats a nice clean write up, pictures are beautiful too, so clear. You've got a nack for this stuff.

[DrNip]

Thanks guys.

[Witchdoctor]

Hey Travis,

what's the next build ? a smart phone with a 2500K in it ...............