I need to build a new system with two requirements. It needs to be pretty small, and it needs to hold a PCIEx16 double-wide graphics card like the Nvidia 280GTX. Ideally there's a Shuttle design that I could just get, but it seems that the space inside, even for the models with 2 PCIE slots, isn't quite enough for a 280GTX. Or am I wrong? The modern cards are not just double-wide but they're LONG too so it becomes tougher to keep everything inside.
And then finally POWER becomes an issue, since it's unclear if the default Shuttle PSU could handle such a beast.
And ideally I want to put an NVidia 295 in there, not a 280.. [And quadcore is nice but not a requirement...]
The goal of the system is to make a luggable demo supercomputer for developing and showing GPGPU applications.
A gamer laptop could do OK too, but even the highest end laptop could never compare to the full power of system with a 280 or especially 295.
Any suggestions? I can build my own from parts if need be, but then it becomes a game of finding small motherboards, compatible cases, etc.
I really want to be able to bring this on an airplane easily when travelling.
Thanks much for ideas!