Unless there is a radically new chipset, i wouldnt think there should be any problem. Constructed from high grade aluminium and finished with a light brushed texture, this is the perfect building block for a near silent home theatre solution. Lost or damaged the heatpipes supplied with your fc8 evo or alpha. The fc5 is rated to passively cool cpus up to 65 watts is whats recommended, but a maximum tdp of 73 watts is listed. Stfc8b alpha htpc miniitx aluminium chassis black the fc8 alpha is more than just the next iteration of the fc8 product line, its a massive redesign which subtly redefines its form and function.
Motherboard and cpu the fc8 evo is only compatible with mini itx motherboards. But anyway, we must check everything by ourselves to be sure. I have used gigabyte and asrock motherboards without any serious issues. After extensive testing, we can conclude that the asus m3n78 pro and its geforce 8300 chipset is a success. Compiling a comprehensive and uptodate list of all compatible motherboards is simply not practical, so we have produced the diagrams below which detail the key measurements that are needed for selecting a compatible motherboard. Im looking at maybe purchasing an streacom fc8 evo for a htpc build. With new motherboards being released all the time, it was simply not practical to maintain an uptodate list of compatible boards. I have been a fan of amd for years now and try to stick with them.
Motherboard cpu positions the key points to check are. Ok so, witcher 3 on radeon vii at 1440p, 144hz is getting 94 fps ultrahairworks off and i just turned on witcher 3 on my computer even with a second monitor connected and with a yt video paused in the background and im getting low to mid 90 fps as well. These shorter heatpipes have been designed to allow for motherboards with cpu socket locations that are positioned towards the right side of the motherboard close to the heatsink sidepanel, greatly expanding the range of motherboards that are compatible with the fc8 evo, including for example boards with intels h87 chipset. The sh8 kit contains a full set of standard length heatpipes designed to fit the fc8 and provides compatibility for thinitx motherboards as well as motherboards with a centerleft bias cpu location. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. M4a88tv evousb3 cpu support motherboards asus global. The streacom fc5 alpha is a fanless chassis that can support between miniitxatx to full atx motherboards, up to six 2.
The set of short heatpipes has been designed to be used in fls series chassis in conjunction with motherboards where cpu is located. If the installation guide is followed correctly, we can perform the installation without issues but before ordering the case and depending what motherboard we are planning to install inside the chassis. Gigabyte lets slip 11th gen rocket lake cpu support for z490. With its thin profile, standard av width and 10mm thick precision cncd front panel, the fc5 evo fits perfectly in any high end home theatre setup.
Which motherboard manufactures are the most linuxfriendly. Internal changes include easier drive assembly, support for an additional 2. Streacom fc10 motherboard compatibility most motherboards would be served fine with the lower set of screw slots for the heat pipes, but the digi. Product overview with its stylish understated looks, the streacom fc8 evo is a case that would complement the audio visual experience in any home. For those building an intel core xseries system, the gigabyte x299x designare 10g is the board we have been relying upon for our cascadelakex testing over the past two months and it has continued working out phenomenally for being a featurerich platform while playing nicely. Streacom fc8 series fanless home theatre aluminium chassis. The finely sandblasted aluminium cabinet is beautifully finished and will look at home in any audio visual system or home. Mini itx build with streacom fc8bevo case avforums. Streacom has recently made a list of compatible motherboards for all their chassis. Streacom fc8 evo motherboard compatibility updated with. The heatsink has been retooled to be sleeker, easier to clean. Asus rma was the worst rma experience ive ever had.
Power on from off state can be used with various linux based platforms such as xmbc by using ehome remote compatible drivers. The following is a list of recent cpus that produce 65w. They seem interesting, but after browsing and reading a lot, it seems they arent the most linux friendly out there. The streacom fc8 evo is a compelling product that stands out with its attractive and compact form factor. Motherboard compatibility list with new motherboards being released all the time, it was simply not practical to maintain an uptodate list of compatible boards. I am looking for an x99 mobo preferable mostly black or black and white that has 2 intel nic hookups, will work with vtd znd linux, and has great support for an m. Since i plan to buy an asus nvidia card, i took a look at the asus motherboards. The unique l bracket mounts directly to the case heatsinks, allowing heat to be dissipated outside the case and the flexible ac socket makes the mounting position adaptable, so its. Check out this build log using the a6 5400k with the msi fm2a75iae53 in the streacom fc8 evo let me know if you think it is worth doing or looks like a pita. Streacom fc8 evo htpc case silver ln47757 stfc8sevo. Streacom fc8 evo series fanless home theatre aluminium chassis. Most of the videos on the boards are outdated due to recent development on the projects. To make switching to linux easier for our fellow gamers and pc enthusiasts, we made a list of motherboards that work outofthebox on ubuntu or on ubuntubased linux distributions works outofthebox means the motherboards audio, lan, wifi, and bluetooth function properly after a fresh installation of an os operating system.
Havent had any real experience with linux at all, but a first for. Evga presents z490 dark and z490 ftw wifi motherboards. For now though lets push on with a motherboard that is compatible. The zf240 is compatible with the fc5 evo, fc9 and fc10 chassis, increasing the range of compatible components and removing the need the external ac adapter. The set of long, rised heatpipes has been designed to be used in fls series chassis in conjunction with motherboards where cpu is located on the left side like intels dh87rl and thinminiitx mobos. The ultraefficient heatsink has now been paired with our new direct touch heatpipes for even better cooling performance. If you get a motherboard with a socket 939 chipset, such as the asrock am2nf4gsata2 there should be no problem. To make switching to linux easier for our fellow gamers and pc enthusiasts, we made a list of motherboards that work outofthebox on ubuntu or on ubuntubased linux distributions works outofthebox means the motherboard s audio, lan, wifi, and bluetooth function properly after a fresh installation of an os operating system. Amd partner with oxide games to develop cloud gaming graphics tech. The fc8 evo is the next iteration of our acclaimed fc8 fanless chassis and with it comes a host of improvements and refinements that keeps this chassis on the cutting edge of design and performance.
Streacom fc8 evo htpc fanless case has to be the highest quality pc case i have ever owned. Hello all, was hoping i might get specific answers here. Streacom fc8bevo black fanless aluminum miniitx case. It is compatible with offtheshelf desktop processors and motherboards, and it supports a slim optical drive, a pair of hard or solid state drives, a low profile expansion slot, and usb 3. Thanks to its unique, specially designed fanless cpu cooling system, the streacom fc8 evo offers silent fanless cooling. Today i will be taking a look at the f7c evo mitx chassis from streacom, another entry to the competitive world of htpc chassis and a part of the market that has seen something of a revival in.
Manufactures dont have grouping info on the websites and forum is indeed helpful, but a bit hit or miss and time consuming. You will soon find if other people are having problems, seeking help, and not finding it. Highend components and thermal solutions, made possible by our years of industry experience, provide better. The materials are first class and installation manual is very nicely written. The fc8 evo case from streacom has a very clean, professional look and is ideal for people which want absolute silence when working at their pc. Motherboard compatibility has been addressed, the db4 solves one of. Streacom has some recommendations for motherboards, but it doesnt seem to be updated much anymore. The streacom fc8 fanless is a unique allaluminum, small form factorhtpc case compatible with miniitx motherboards, designed for quiet computing.
With is clean, simple lines, ability to support larger components such as 3. Cpu the cooling solution supplied with the fc8 has been designed to dissipate heat generated by a cpu that does not exceed 65w tdp thermal design power. In questa recensione analizzeremo il modello fc8, uno chassis prodotto da streacom. The streacom irpb receiver is designed to fit internally in all streacom. Absolutely my first thought too, ive built my own computers since the early 90s, and built many for friends and family too, sometimes other makers come up with really good boards like when epox made the dual celeron that could run a celeron faster than the fastest p3. Stzf240 zeroflex 240w passive psu for streacom chassis.
I want all features of the motherboard to work reasonably well with latest valilla linux kernel ie, clearly document that i need external module, and ill decide if. Compared directly to gigabytes gama78gms2h and its amd 780g chipset, the nvidia chipset board has the power efficiency edge in all areas, saving up to 11w depending on the load. I asked official streacom support about those mobos and the confirmed that all the mobos except asus z170i pro gaming and msi z170i gaming pro ac are compatible with fc8 with mh1 heatpipes. Took 3 months, just to recieve the same board, which now worked, but onboard audio was dead. We have instead produced a system build guide that gives measurements which help determine if a motherboard is suitable and examples of which boards can fit. Ill report back when everything is built, but so far, it looks like with a bit of finagling, the gigabyte gah87nwifi is compatible with the streacom fc8 evo case. Streacom stfc8b evo htpc aluminium fanless chassis black. With its ultraefficient heatsink and compact size, the streacom fc8 pushes the boundaries of passively cooled chassis. Motherboards archives gigabyte x299x designare 10g is a great intel workstation motherboard for linuxbsd systems. Trying to pick a good board for x399 and having a really hard time doing so. Discussion in home entertainment computers started by flashp, sep 1, 20. Almost all parts and accessories you may need for our chassis. Streacom outs the um2 universal cpu mount for its fanless heatsink cases. If you have a motherboard with the 24pin connection running along the left side when viewed from the rear then its not going to be compatible with the standard contact plate assembly.
Im currently browsing phoronix in search of information, but id appreciate it if you could advise me on which motherboard manufacturers are making. Its more if linux has the support for the motherboard components. Streacom custom pc systems computer enthousiast online. Where can i find a list with linux compatible motherboards. I will be running an i7 5930k and will need to have 2 gpus running, not in crossfire, for the linuxwindows setup i. Well i have been building pcs since early 90s and only dead motherboards have been soltek and asus. We have instead produced a system build guide that gives measurements which help determine if a. Silver black sandblasted and anodized finish motherboard support. Its a fanless case, and claims a max dissipation of 95w, though i plan. Compatible with our fls4, fls7 and fls8 chassis and streacom fc5evo, fc8evo, fc9evo and fc10 evo chassis.