I need help with a system for a friend

Customgamer1 · Dec 29, 2006, 11:30 PM

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!

>GSXR<mrbusa · Dec 30, 2006, 12:02 AM

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.

fobis · Dec 30, 2006, 02:16 AM

Be sure to get a Micro ATX compatible motherboard.

Customgamer1 · Dec 30, 2006, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fobis

Be sure to get a Micro ATX compatible motherboard.

Wow I forgot to put that in.

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!

>GSXR<mrbusa · Dec 30, 2006, 07:02 AM

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.

procupine14 · Apr 10, 2007, 09:59 PM

definitely a whole nother world those small computers
mine, personally is in a server case (clear acrylic)
i find a normal case constricting

swimtech · May 7, 2007, 01:09 AM

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.

>GSXR<mrbusa · May 7, 2007, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimtech

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.

The card isn't even 10 inches long unless there is a version that the fan sticks out past the pcb. I personally have not seen any that do.

**Grace** · May 7, 2007, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by >GSXR<mrbusa

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.

There aren't any mATX motherboards without onboard video at all as far as I know. And no one made a mATX 'enthusiast' motherboard, ever.

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!

**kris23** · May 7, 2007, 07:50 PM

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

**kris23** · May 7, 2007, 08:13 PM

this board looks decent,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131172
AMD's new chipsets too

GutterPunk · May 22, 2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

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

That is awesome, I think I have been inspired.

HawgsHead · May 26, 2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Customgamer1

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!

Do you know Falcon-Northwest sells there Fragbox case to the public?Check it out www.falcon-nw.com This is the best looking small form factor case I have ever seen!

Dec 29, 2006, 11:30 PM	#1
Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,265 Rep Power: 57 System Specs	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! __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!

Dec 30, 2006, 02:16 AM	#3
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May 7, 2007, 01:09 AM	#7
swimtech At Your Service... Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,989 Rep Power: 100 System Specs	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. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,312 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	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 __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

May 7, 2007, 08:13 PM	#11
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,312 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	this board looks decent, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131172 AMD's new chipsets too __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 30, 2006, 12:02 AM	#2
>GSXR<mrbusa im a FREAK Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,105 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	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.

Dec 30, 2006, 07:02 AM	#5
>GSXR<mrbusa im a FREAK Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,105 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	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.

Apr 10, 2007, 09:59 PM	#6
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,207 Rep Power: 27 System Specs	definitely a whole nother world those small computers mine, personally is in a server case (clear acrylic) i find a normal case constricting