May 23, 2013

You Probably Don’t Need As Much Power As You Think!

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One of the most common questions I am asked by readers is for recommendations on the best power supply for their mini-ITX gaming systems. It’s one of the more popular topics on our forums. Not surprisingly, many builders are faced with dilemma of trying to spec a power supply that will suit their builds. It needs to have enough power to run high end components, yet be compact enough to fit into … [Read more...]

A Step Towards Mainstream for Mini-ITX Gaming

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It's another step towards mainstream for the mini-ITX gaming system. I was perusing the magazine rack at my local Wal-Mart and my eyes fell upon the cover of the December issue of Maximum PC. Two things jumped out at me. First, it's the middle of October, which seems a bit early for a December issue. Second, and much more important, was the secondary headline "Wee PC, Kick-Ass Power". It would … [Read more...]