July 21, 20169 yr I'd really like to build a SFF 8-bay NAS but with good plex performance for 5 simultaneous transcodes. I currently have an i7-6700k quad core CPU with 91W TDP in a mATX board within a Fractal R4. I want a smaller case and hot swap bays. I'd like to use this with a mini ITX case and low profile CPU cooler in a Norco ITX-S8 case ideally for a nice all-in-one solution (much cheaper than buying something like an Antec 900 and adding 5in3 drive cages. Understanding the ITX-S8 is a very compact case, I'm concerned about heat from the 91W CPU. Provided I swap in good fans throughout, should I stop right here and go for a bigger build with 5in3 cages in a larger case with better ventilation or do you think this could work without heat issues? Case is here: http://www.norcotek.com/product/itx-s8/
July 21, 20169 yr Don't forget you need a flex power supply too not a standard one. That case only has a single 80 mm fan. Personally I'd look at other itx cases, like those from Lian-Li.
July 21, 20169 yr Though I personally would try to fit into a 7 bay Lian Li PC-Q25, the Silverstone DS-380 has been used by a number of folks who are looking for 8 bay mini-ITX solution. Warning, it may be necessary to upgrade the stock fans or implement the cooling mod in this thread, but it seemed very easy.
July 21, 20169 yr It won't fit that case. Such cases are meant for integrated CPU (with integrated heatsinks + passive cooling). The i7, even with the lowest profile cooler would leave basically no space (and then you have to consider the fact that there's nowhere for air to flow).
July 21, 20169 yr Author It won't fit that case. Such cases are meant for integrated CPU (with integrated heatsinks + passive cooling). The i7, even with the lowest profile cooler would leave basically no space (and then you have to consider the fact that there's nowhere for air to flow). Yes, I'm starting to realize this. I wonder if even the other cases propose offer enough ventilation for an i7 with cpu cooler.
July 21, 20169 yr Author I wonder if my i6-6700k with tower cooler and attached fan will fit the 380B. This might be a workable option.
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