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Dec 29, 2006, 11:30 PM
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I need help with a system for a friend
I have never built a small computer before and have some questions. To my understanding I am building a Micro ATX system. My questions from the lack of info on newegg's page is:
1. Will a full size power supply fit? I think it would? 2. Will a full sized video card fit? I have a ATI X1950 pro 256 card pick out 3. Any problems with the case or anything I should know before building? Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133033 Video card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814161058 Power supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103937 Thanks for the help!
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Dec 30, 2006, 12:02 AM
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im a FREAK
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You should be alright. You have to remember that the more you stuff in there the more wires you have to deal with. The only thing I would recommend is to get a modular PSU with the shortest wires possible and the shortest housing possible.
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Dec 30, 2006, 03:13 AM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131014 they don't have that much of a selection and I tried to get him a cheaper yet good brand. I think this one will be fine and it has video he will not use it but for somereason he has to use it he can!
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Dec 30, 2006, 07:02 AM
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im a FREAK
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Are you sure you want to go skt AM2?
I would not get a board that had on board video. Get a different model without video and in the same price range and more times then not you will get a better board that is more on the enthusiast side of the spectrum. |
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May 7, 2007, 12:09 AM
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I'd be cautious on the length of the video card - the 1950pro is 12inches long and it doesn't look like you have that much length for it in a PCIe slot - the hard drive bays look to be in the way...
I know Dyre had trouble mounting one of those in a mid tower case no less. I'd call the manufacturer for a recommendation on the length.
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May 7, 2007, 05:10 AM
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May 7, 2007, 05:21 AM
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Oh yeah, the length of the X1950Pro is 30cm (a mere 11.8 inches). The case will take both ATX PSUs and full sized cards (just not too long, so I would be careful with that X19** card. Better look at an 8600 series card perhaps?) but I would go with a modular PSU. Things are bound to get real tight in there!
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May 7, 2007, 06:50 PM
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i think you should choose a different case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133044
seems bigger, big enough for a GTS if that review is correct, looks good. just need a good motherboard
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May 7, 2007, 07:13 PM
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this board looks decent,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131172 AMD's new chipsets too
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May 22, 2007, 10:24 AM
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May 26, 2007, 10:12 PM
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