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Qpack SFF FAQs

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This is posted in the SFF FAQ sticky but since no one is going to read the hundred posts I thought I would make an attempt to get a new SFF FAQ sticky for the Qpack...and maybe a seperate FAQ section that would then split it up. Shown is a list of common questions and common mATX box cases.

Here is a short list of common questions. If you have anything specific just PM a SFF Club officer.

Will this PSU Fit? and Other Related PSU Questions
Yes it will. If it is one of the "longer" ones commonly found for 600watts then that won't fit. However!! You must use a smaller opitical drive such as a lite-on or plextor for it to work. Either that or you can buy shorter connectors as shown here: http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=924745
I wonder why you would get a 600watt PSU though...my current QPack draws 146watts of power.

The stock PSU is garbage so don't use it. Read this review from JonnyGuru.

Will this video card fit?
Any video card that doesn't use passive cooling should fit. Some get very close though.
You can also watercool the VGA although it makes it tricky.

Will this CPU Cooler Fit?
Maybe, Obviously the stock one fits, many ZALMANs fit (which are probably the most popular). Pretty much 3-3.5" is the safe mark. If it is taller than that, then you might want to ask first.
Example of ZALMAN CNPS7700ALCU Cooler

Can you watercool a qpack?
Yes, Click Here or check out the SFF gallery forums. (VGA watercooling available too)

What is the best motherboard?...all other mobo related questions
See motherboard thread...they are all mostly fine....go with the newer ones though.
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=900405

Optical Drive Questions
Like I said earlier, if you get a normal PSU then you will most likely have to use a shorter optical drive such as the Lite-on or Plextor models. You might be able to use the longer ones with the modified connectors as linked above.

Are There Any Carrying Bags for the Qpack?
Well, kind of. There is no bag made just for the qpack but many people have found some that work.
See this thread for some information on what some people have done:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=968279

More questions as I think of them...



This is just going to be a list of current and upcoming SFF Cases...I will update it as needed
Note: this doesn't include barebones like the shuttle...only mATX "box" cases.


Current Cases:

Coming Soon:
 
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