Small form-factor PC recommendations?

GreyAreaUK

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Greetings. I'm currently playing T:ANE on my main gaming PC (quad i5 from a couple of years ago, 16GB RAM, 6GB GTX1060 graphics card, SSD) - however, I'm finding that I really like playing downstairs with the PC plugged into the TV. Trouble is, it's a rather big ungainly box and doesn't really 'fit' very well.

What I'd like is a powerful small form-factor PC to take its place downstairs. Any recommendations? (I'm in the UK if that matters).

I realise I'll have to compromise on the graphics (probably).

Many thanks.
 
GreyAreaUK -
I realise I'll have to compromise on the graphics (probably).

Not necessarily. There are short-length (mini) versions of several powerful cards from some manufacturers like Gigabyte, Zotac and EVGA that will often fit into smaller mATX PC cases and HTPC (Home Theatre Personal Computer) boxes.
Indeed, some are up to GTX-1080 class and compromise little in terms of performance, thermal efficiency and output connectivity.

Main thing to consider is adequate cooling of both CPU and GPUs in small-format cases, but again, there are elegant solutions available in this department too...
I have an attractive Silverstone HTPC case stuffed full of high-end gear, including an 850w power supply and there is no compromise in terms of performance or thermal efficiency. (Case fits in well with my HiFi system and entertainment centre).

Good sources of independent UK information, reviews and pricing can be had from the Overclockers Club (http://www.overclockersclub.com/ ) and OC3D ( https://overclock3d.net/ ).
 
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