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    Build a Mini PC with a Micro-STX MOBO and MXM Gpu

    Discussion in 'Desktop Hardware' started by sicily428, Jun 12, 2017.

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    High End Gaming in your PALM - ASRock DeskMini GTX
     
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    That's really cool. C'mon NVidia, don't let us down.
     
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    Looks like a laptop with no built in screen. Not complaining mind you.
     
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    Asrock DESKMINI GTX 1060 MXM Review - Just HOW SMALL Can it GET?!
     
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    MSI G25 Vortex Desktop Gaming PC Review
     
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    ZOTAC Magnus and ZBOX C Gaming Desktops with 8th Gen Core Processors
    http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/zo...ng-desktops-with-8th-gen-core-processors.html

    Showcased for the first time are the new ZBOX Mini PCs that incorporate the new range of workstation-class NVIDIA Quadro graphics. From a range of Quadro P series graphics cards from P1000, P3000, and up to P5000 graphics, the high performance of enterprise desktop graphics is endorsed in a sleek and compact enclosure, providing a portable workstation for the creative and technical professionals.

    A world first for a Mini PC equipped with NVIDIA Quadro P series graphics hardware. The 8th generation Intel processer also infuses new life to a series of ZBOX Mini PC. The passive cooled mini PC C Series gets refined with an all-new chassis design in addition with more efficient heat dissipation and silent performance. With low power consumption it supports up to a 25W TDP solution and features a full range of connectivity for customizable expansion. In addition, the brand-new ZBOX Mini PCs introduces faster productivity performance with the latest multi-core Intel processor based on the Gemini Lake architecture. These low-powered yet capable workstations feature Gigabit Ethernet, DDR4 memory, native HDMI 2.0 support, and up to three displays.
    Also joining our top-of-the-line hardware are the new MAGNUS Gaming Mini PC and VR GO backpack PC. MAGUNS pairs up with the 8th generation Intel processor for the first time to bring a six-core processor to the Mini PC form factor. The VR GO backpack PC gets upgraded with a GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card, delivering unprecedented graphics performance and a truly mobile VR experience.

    AMP BOX Series Unveils Power to Transform
    The all-new Thunderbolt 3 expansion chassis, AMP BOX and AMP BOX Mini, can transform any Thunderbolt 3 capable systems with a GeForce GTX graphics card or NVMe PCIe x4 SSD to push beyond their limits.

    "Our users can easily take their Mini PC, Notebook, or Desktop to the next level by plugging them into these extremely portable and compact solutions, not to mention AMP BOX MINI is the smallest Thunderbolt 3 expansion dock available today," says Thomas Chow, Product Management of ZOTAC Technology.

    A new expansion box with improved headroom for larger graphics cards is also unveiled for the first time, bringing support for up to a 12-inch, 300W graphics card with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.
     
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    zotac magnus en1070
     
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    damn shame it was like our last hope at extending MXM in the consumer world
     
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    While I was at pax east I saw a Zbox SKU with a 1050(not ti) in it seems an odd choice imo
     
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    I would think they'd at least bring the 1060 version mentioned.
     
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    they had one box in the glass case and they had 3 skus next to it 1050, 1060 and 1070
     
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    ASRock Launches Z390 DeskMini GTX Series, Supports Intel 8-Core CPUs & up to 32 GB Memory


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    Just got my Replacement Deskmini Z370 with GTX 1080 in.

    Quick comment: Get the GTX 1060 version!
     
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    Hi guys! I was looking for a way to assemble a small pc using a mxm gpu and I've found this thread.
    Basically I have a GTX 770M mxm card (yes I know it's old and slow but it would be perfect for what I need), some RAM and an SSD that I'm not using from an old laptop, I don't want to sell them and I was wondering if it could be possible to assemble a PC using one of these motherboards that you have posted and see if you guys have any suggestions.
     
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    Hi!
    Here your possible ways:
    - Expensive but easyer way - is to buy branded mini PC with MXM slot. No guarantees that your card will work without any isues.
    - Very expensive - is to buy branded embeded industrial motherboard with MXM. No guarantees that your card will work without any isues, but best support.
    - Less expensive but more difficlt - is to find laptop or AIO motherboard with MXM slot make custom DIY case for it. Chances that your card will work will work well are higher.
    - Less expensive but less safe - is to buy noname embeded industrial motherboard with MXM from china. No guarantees that your card will work without any isues.

    I got ZO-H110T2-1CD8 and ECS h81h3-ti. Also I got 2 standard MXM cards Aetina 970m and Asrock HD7850m. Here what I noticed:
    - In h81h3-ti
    - HD7850m works fine without any issues.
    - 970m works only with compatible vbios (with incomatible - code 43), but I could not get switchable graphics to work (may be mod driver will solve problem, but I dont know how should I do it for this motherboard).
    - In ZO-H110T2-1CD8
    - HD7850m works fine without any issues.
    - 970m doesnt work with any vbios I've tryed. Or black screen, or code 43.

    What interesting - 970m works perfectley in clevo p751tm laptop, with ANY vbios I tryed.

    Sorry for my not perfect english.
     
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    Thanks for the help! I had considered al the options you mentioned but I didn't consider the possible problems that will require another vbios, and the card is pretty old already so that may cause even more problems, it is also hard to find people that will send stuff in italy (where I live). Maybe if I find one of those mini PC on ebay at a low price I could try.
     
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    If you have enough money, I'd suggest you to try Asrock IPC-h110 or Asrock IPC-q170
    But they realy expensive - around 450$ for h110 model without gpu.
     
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    Yeah I don't want to spend alot as this is just to put these old components to use but I'll look into it, thanks!
     
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    if you are interested , I might part with my MSI Vortex. You can run dual MXM GPU.

    it can pretty much take 7 series and above MXM GPU, and max out to a full blown GTX 1080.
     
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    These all are quite interesting, but I'm having a hard time finding a good deal on one.

    Anyone spotted any bargains?
    Anything decent on AliExpress or taobao etc?
    Full size mxm3.0 would be good.
     
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    A MSI Vortex G65 , has desktop CPU and Dual MXM 3.0 Slot for SLI.
     
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    That MSI is one to keep an eye out for.
     
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    I really wonder what products the majority of these boards end up occupying! Have we ever spotted one in the wild?
     
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    I saw some of those boards used in AIO PC's, industrial mini-PC's, and POS terminals.
     
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