My latest hare-brained idea: build a mini-case desktop with powerful nVidia discrete graphics that I can actually carry to Wi-Fi locations around town. What about the monitor, then? I will be getting the Lenovo ThinkVision remote wireless (or, wired USB 3.0) 13" monitor/tablet (Wacom Stylus) that is due out soon.
Bear with me. I carry the mini-desktop into our very large recently beautifully renovated library and sit in one of their large upholstered chairs that have an AC plug built in the side. Plug in my mini-desktop and set it on the floor next to the chair... then, start working away with my remote wireless monitor/tablet with Wacom stylus.
This could actually work. And, I don't have to pay 2X-4X as much for a laptop that has i7 CPU and high-end discrete graphics AND the all-important ability to do high-end 3D work on-screen with a Wacom stylus. I'll screw a handle to the top of the mini-case so it's like a suitcase. It will be used at home as also as my main machine.
For the mini-desktop, I'm pretty sure there is a mini version of P8Z77 mobo. I already have a 2600k CPU laying around. So, powerful motherboard and CPU are all set.
Big question, though, can a G-Force 680 fit in that kind of small case with that mini version of PR8Z77? If not, what can? I want the most bang possible (intense 3D work). I haven't built a PC in over 12 years and it was a full tower last time.
(definitely not buying a laptop or tablet, so no recommendations needed for that)
Bear with me. I carry the mini-desktop into our very large recently beautifully renovated library and sit in one of their large upholstered chairs that have an AC plug built in the side. Plug in my mini-desktop and set it on the floor next to the chair... then, start working away with my remote wireless monitor/tablet with Wacom stylus.
This could actually work. And, I don't have to pay 2X-4X as much for a laptop that has i7 CPU and high-end discrete graphics AND the all-important ability to do high-end 3D work on-screen with a Wacom stylus. I'll screw a handle to the top of the mini-case so it's like a suitcase. It will be used at home as also as my main machine.
For the mini-desktop, I'm pretty sure there is a mini version of P8Z77 mobo. I already have a 2600k CPU laying around. So, powerful motherboard and CPU are all set.
Big question, though, can a G-Force 680 fit in that kind of small case with that mini version of PR8Z77? If not, what can? I want the most bang possible (intense 3D work). I haven't built a PC in over 12 years and it was a full tower last time.
(definitely not buying a laptop or tablet, so no recommendations needed for that)