Smallest ITX case for GTX770?

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xchaotic

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Hi.

I have been waiting for Haswell with my new ITX gaming build.
The biggest, literally, part of that build will be the GPU.
Unfortunately it seems that none of the manufacturers decided to release a shortened version of the 770GTX yet.
My previous build was Sugo SG08 and I would like this one to be smaller still.
The main reason is I need it to fit in the carry-on luggage on a plane, but generally I also want some sense of progression.
Can you recommend any cases that will be smaller than sugo SG08?
Initially I wanted to go for SG05 with 450W PSU but I think it is a few mm too short for the GPU.
Unless I get a better idea, I might go for Haswell + short GTX670 + Sugo SG05 and replace the GPU with a faster one when it becomes available.
It will be plugged to 1080p screen anyway so I don't need a very high-end GPU anyway...
Any other ideas or recommendations?
 
There are a few GTX 770 on the market that are only 10" long, which would fit in an SG05. Look at the EVGA and PNY cards.

If you don't need a high end GPU anyways... integrated graphics? Or do you mean for that resolution?

If you are still doing a big GPU and going for the SG05, I'd recommend buying the case and PSU separately. See this thread. Basically you lose the internal PSU bracket (questionable value) and the extra unbranded blank (so it doesn't say Silverstone on the front). In return you save money and you gain warranty length on your PSU to 3 years. The same one bundled with the case only has a 1 year warranty.
 
Thanks.

Any idea if that PSU is Haswell compatible?
Finally, I guess the power load is going to be a bit borderline with 770, so I wonder if I should get a beefier PSU, if these exist in such a form factor?
Finally I should also add that I'm in UK so I have less option, but it's not hopeless (SG05 is even on offer)
Should I consider the new FT03 for comparison? I don't really like the tower stype, but is it similar volume overall, compared to SG05?
 
Are you talking about the new low power states of Haswell and the "news reports" that most current PSUs are incompatible? That is a complete non-issue. Must have been a slow tech news day.

Regarding power,
HardOCP review of GTX 770
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That power draw is for the entire computer, so I think you'll be okay.

There are SFX PSUs (the type SG05 uses) advertised at a higher wattage, but AFAIK they aren't nearly as good quality.

I think the SG05 is smaller overall. Sure, internal chassis is the same, but the ends aren't.
 
Did Computex change anything about my options?
I'm thinking of maybe buying the SG05 w/o the PSU and maybe waiting for a refresh from Silverstone?
Still the SG05 could use a refresh itself...
 
Only way to get smaller than an SG05 is to put the graphics card on a riser like the Tiki/Bolt and CMadki4's case layout.

There was a Silverstone Raven case at computex that appears to be the same size, but no one seems to know anything more about it or when it might get released.
 
xchaotic said:
Did Computex change anything about my options?
I'm thinking of maybe buying the SG05 w/o the PSU and maybe waiting for a refresh from Silverstone?
Still the SG05 could use a refresh itself...
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SG05 was refreshed over the years with USB 3.0 ports and black interior, plus the SG06 version with prettier face.

Computex... smaller? Maybe the Silverstone Raven ITX, but wait for reviews first since nobody is sure about the cooling.
 
Zap said:
SG05 was refreshed over the years with USB 3.0 ports and black interior, plus the SG06 version with prettier face.

Computex... smaller? Maybe the Silverstone Raven ITX, but wait for reviews first since nobody is sure about the cooling.
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I hope they do another refresh with the front pre-cut for longer GPUs (Tiatn/780) to fit.
 
Black5Lion said:
I hope they do another refresh with the front pre-cut for longer GPUs (Tiatn/780) to fit.
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Since there is no SFX PSU which officially supports 780 or Titan, I doubt they would cut a hole for those cards.
 
Black5Lion said:
I hope they do another refresh with the front pre-cut for longer GPUs (Tiatn/780) to fit.
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I've never seen any major case manufacturer do this. Be thankful you can now get it sans PSU, i doubt it will ever be updated again.
 
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