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    WTB: Radeon HD4650 AGP

    Looking for an AGP Radeon HD4650 for a old HTPC project. Hopefully it won't cost me an arm and a leg.... additional trick is I am located in Canada! PM me with what you got :)
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    The [H]ardForum Perpetual Freebies Thread

    Looking for a Late model AGP Radeon HD3650 or HD4650 graphics card. Geforce 8400 GS PCI would do as well. Trying to squeeze some xbmc goodness from an old Barton setup..... Trick is I am located in canada.. will pay for shipping of course :)
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    Shuttle XPC PSU with R9 280X?

    Pulled the trigger on a Sapphire R9 280X. Was able to put it into the shuttle and it powers up. Survived a 15 min burn in with furmark. The SOB gets HOT though... approaching 90C with fan going at 95%. Under normal gaming condition hover around 60-70C.
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    First time SFF gaming build

    +1 for shuttle XPC. the SZ87R6 has mini pcie and msata. Only thing is make sure your video card fits into the case before getting it... found out the hard way for me.
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    Shuttle XPC PSU with R9 280X?

    Been a while since I got my Shuttle Sz68R5, looking to upgrade my video card. Currently using a XFX Radeon 6870, seeing all these "used" mining cards for sale (know it's risky, but deal is good). Question is can the 500w PSU in the shuttle handle a R9 280X? Anyone with the shuttles got...
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    Shuttle XPC SZ68R5

    Any using that Intel SRT with a MSATA card? I picked up a 32gb MSATA card off ebay... followed the instructions by setting bios to RAID and installed the intel software, still no acceleration option. Any ideas?
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    Diablo 3 Discussion Thread

    Looks like I got lucky on finding a pair of legendary boots. Stats aint that great though :( Wasn't even from a boss too.
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    Shuttle XPC SZ68R5

    Reply to the earlier poster with concern to noise, I got a XFX Radeon 6870 in mine, its noise is very noticeable. Its got one fan, not sure how it compares to the reference design blower fan.
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    Shuttle XPC SZ68R5

    darn.. wifi expert doesn't ship to Canada :(
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    Shuttle XPC SZ68R5

    I got almost the same setup as digikid, mine idles below 40C under load it goes upto 75C. and FYI for anyone using the mini PCI-E port for wireless internet, you will need a almost 30cm antenna wire to reach to the back of the case.
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    Shuttle XPC SZ68R5

    Anyone tried out the MSATA function on the board? Opinions?
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    Shuttle XPC SZ68R5

    Wonder how the temps will be with a card board case cover :) Just paint that sucker black and you're set!
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    Shuttle XPC SZ68R5

    What pin is bent?
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    Shuttle XPC SZ68R5

    Try a pair in the color coordinated slot? not sure if that will help or not..
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    Shuttle XPC SZ68R5

    OK I took some measurements for those interested in the dimension behind the optical drive. My optical drive is a liteon iHas 124. Back of drive to edge of the ICE cooler shroud : ~7cm Back of drive to edge of case : ~12cm Depth from top of the case to top of ICE cooler shroud ~3cm top...
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