Let me describe my situation.
A couple of years ago, I built a low power, compact PC that would effectively take on the role of a server, hosting TeamSpeak and various game servers for myself and a group of friends. Since then, I have purchased an R720 so no longer have a use for this PC.
When I built it, the aim was for it to be as compact as possible. It was built on a Thin Mini-ITX board in a very small case.
The case I have is the following:
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/silverstone-pt13b-petit-thin-mini-itx-computer-chassis-black-with-vertical-holder-vesa
It literally just fits everything in it. I've got 16GB RAM and an i5-4690S. This makes it a fairly capable machine for gaming, ignoring the lack of GPU for now.
My main gaming rig is obviously way better and I have no intention of changing this. That said, I attend a lot of LAN events and it's a PITA to lug around. I would like to utilise this PC and a GPU, VESA mounted to a spare monitor, and use that at LANs as it will be plenty capable.
I have the following board:
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/H81T/
It has a single 'mPCIE' slot that I could use for a GPU. I suppose this thread is two questions. Firstly, how would I interface a gaming capable GPU here, secondly, any case recommendations that would remain compact but allow a full sized GPU and VESA mount.
Furthermore, how would I power the GPU? The motherboard has an external power brick, not a standard ATX supply.
A couple of years ago, I built a low power, compact PC that would effectively take on the role of a server, hosting TeamSpeak and various game servers for myself and a group of friends. Since then, I have purchased an R720 so no longer have a use for this PC.
When I built it, the aim was for it to be as compact as possible. It was built on a Thin Mini-ITX board in a very small case.
The case I have is the following:
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/silverstone-pt13b-petit-thin-mini-itx-computer-chassis-black-with-vertical-holder-vesa
It literally just fits everything in it. I've got 16GB RAM and an i5-4690S. This makes it a fairly capable machine for gaming, ignoring the lack of GPU for now.
My main gaming rig is obviously way better and I have no intention of changing this. That said, I attend a lot of LAN events and it's a PITA to lug around. I would like to utilise this PC and a GPU, VESA mounted to a spare monitor, and use that at LANs as it will be plenty capable.
I have the following board:
https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards/H81T/
It has a single 'mPCIE' slot that I could use for a GPU. I suppose this thread is two questions. Firstly, how would I interface a gaming capable GPU here, secondly, any case recommendations that would remain compact but allow a full sized GPU and VESA mount.
Furthermore, how would I power the GPU? The motherboard has an external power brick, not a standard ATX supply.
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