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Title: Small form factor 4k graphics card suggestions
Post by: Z0001 on April 17, 2019, 06:55:51 pm

Hi there

I have an OrigenAE ST21 case as my HTPC case. I have 182mm x 115mm for a double height graphics card (allowing for HDD).

I had my eye on one of the mini ITX GTX 1060 6GB cards from Zotac, MSI and EVGA as suitable for 4k HDR playback. I will also want to upscale 1080p and 720p to 4k.

The small RTX cards are bigger than their GTX cousins as far as I have seen.

Am I looking at the right level of power? Any other suggestions?

Many thanks
Z

Title: Re: Small form factor 4k graphics card suggestions
Post by: Z0001 on April 24, 2019, 08:40:37 am

Any thoughts anyone?

Title: Re: Small form factor 4k graphics card suggestions
Post by: tij on April 26, 2019, 11:26:22 am

I am on 1070 … 4K is fine … I think 1060 is fine (6GB version) for 4k … you wont be able to use max settings for upscaling of course (1070 cannot use max scaling too) … but results are still better than good

Title: Re: Small form factor 4k graphics card suggestions
Post by: Ekpen on May 02, 2019, 10:23:54 pm

Greetings:

I just resurrected my black Origen S21T case two days ago.  It has been dormant over five years. In the past, I have Windows 7 and 8 on it, then discarded the mobo, then installed Asus P6 mobo.
As we speak, I am setting it up. The case is small, you will look for Zotax rtx 2070 mini, gtx 1070 mini(old) stock.
I think there are 2 versions of the RTX 2070 card.

I am making plans to pick up one of the RTXs. It is on my radar. It takes up 2 slots, about 8.8 inches long. It will fit the Origen S21T case.
I plan on using this build for Ubuntu/Android.. dual boot.(hopefully JRiver for Android will have Video features soon)
If you want to use it for Linux, there is a Linux driver for touch screen on the Origen website.
If you can not find it, let me know. I will file attach to you via PM.

Origen S21T is a very difficult case to build on, because of its small size. I have torn apart mine and reassembled twice.
Cable management is very important.
I fitted mine with Corsair memory sticks, on top of it is a Corsair fan to cool down the memory.
I have the rear fans in push and pull configuration.
I plan on putting the VGA fan metal schroud on top of the Nvidia card to help suck out the heat from the case.
I hope this info helps.
George

Title: Re: Small form factor 4k graphics card suggestions
Post by: Z0001 on May 08, 2019, 06:14:32 pm

Thanks Ekpen

i measured up the case video card sizing spec form the OrigenAE website and it looks tight for a single fan GTX 1070 (or RTX) when also fitting 5 HDD on the same side, an ODD and the horizontal mounted fan and shroud.

Do you think different or have you actually done this install yet - very keen to know how you have got on - any pictures?

Title: Re: Small form factor 4k graphics card suggestions
Post by: Z0001 on May 12, 2019, 09:21:06 pm

Had another look at this. Even without the 5th HDD there is a vertical height limit to 120mm so the 2070 and 1070 don't seem to fit.

Have you managed to get one into the case?

Cheers
Z

Title: Re: Small form factor 4k graphics card suggestions
Post by: Z0001 on June 20, 2019, 01:27:00 am

Any more thoughts on small form factor graphics cards for 4k playback and upscaling?