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Looking to build my own computer and I've got an idea of the parts I'm looking for. I'm trying to make it compact but able to play games competently. Just wondering if there's anything that needs improving.....

Case: Shuttle XPC SD32G2 with built in motherboard
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750
HDD: Samsung SpinPoint T166-HD501LJ (500GB, 7,200rpm)
Optical Drive: Samsung Super WriteMaster SH-S203
GPU: Either EVGA 8800GTS ACGS or Sapphire X1950 Pro

PSU and RAM are undecided, but I'm looking for ~600W and 2GB

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There is a power supply included in this barebone (only 250W)
So you will be very limited in choosing your GPU (I dont think the 8800gts or X1950 are possible in this setup)
So there won't be much gaming with this setup!

Reply to ramo

You cant use a 600WAT PSU (for example OCZ GAMEXSTREAM ) in that XPC,because it wont fit!

------------------------------ Q6600@3.4+ TT V1 Cooler,SAPPHIRE HD 4870X2,ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA,4GB OCZ DDR2 800,LG W2452V 1920x1200
Reply to Maziar

Ah... that could be a problem.....

In that case, can you recommend a case that will support a 600W PSU and will have sufficient cooling for a graphics card but isn't too large?

Reply to Psycho Savager

Maziar is right bud, that Shuttle XPC is wayyyyy to small for that PSU. Do you purposely want a case with that shuttle conifguration or are you willing to go with a mid to full size tower. I have been using the Thermaltake Armor series case for my full tower rig builds (buy one with or without the 25cm side fan). Mid tower wise you can go with the Antec P180 (i think that's the model number) or a Armor Junior Case. What will you be using this Shuttle rig for? Entertainment storage center, gaming or video/photo editing work?

Message edited by wingsofzion on 11-03-2007 at 03:48:44 PM

Reply to wingsofzion

I'm going to be using it as a general purpose machine, but I do want to play games occasionally.

I'd like a case that'll cool well and support a 600W PSU, but doesn't come with a bucketload of useless 5.25" and 3.5" bays that I'm never going to use.

I picked the Shuttle model because it's small and because I didn't have to worry about case-mobo compatibility, though I did obviously neglect the thought of whether it'll fit the PSU.

Reply to Psycho Savager

Would a Lian Li PC-A05 be alright?

Reply to Psycho Savager

If u have the money go for ThermalTake ARMOR

------------------------------ Q6600@3.4+ TT V1 Cooler,SAPPHIRE HD 4870X2,ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA,4GB OCZ DDR2 800,LG W2452V 1920x1200
Reply to Maziar

I'd like something much, much smaller. And cheaper if possible.

Reply to Psycho Savager

Antec Solo?

Reply to ramo

You might look into these cases. As far as I know they take full size PSUs. http://thermaltakeusa.com/product/ [...] 000bns.asp
http://thermaltakeusa.com/product/ [...] _index.asp

Reply to tlmck

Okay, Take 2.....

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750
Thermal Take LANBox Lite
Gigabyte GA-G33M-DS2R Motherboard
Corsair 620W Power Supply HX620
2 GB DDR2 RAM (exact make undecided)
Sapphire X1950 Pro
Samsung SpinPoint 500GB T166-HD501LJ
Samsung SuperWrite Master S203
Windows XP

I'm only looking to play DX9 games

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Reply to Psycho Savager

I like the Antec Nine Hundred and the Cooler Master Centurion 5. The Cooler Master is super inexpensive. Also, get the new 8800gt instead of the gts. Better price, better performer.

Reply to tytech

Psycho Savager wrote :

Looks fine, but instead of G33 , get a P35 board like GIGABYTE P35 DS3R, GIGABYTE P35 DS3L, ASUS P5K-E or
ABIT IP35 PRO

------------------------------ Q6600@3.4+ TT V1 Cooler,SAPPHIRE HD 4870X2,ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA,4GB OCZ DDR2 800,LG W2452V 1920x1200
Reply to Maziar

Psycho,

Maziar made a mistake in suggesting the P35 boards above^^^.
(I would also reccommend these boards, but they will not fit in your case.)

The corsair PSU will be overkill in this setup, the 520HX will do.

Take some Geil, patriot or crucial ram

The rest looks good

Reply to ramo

Oh sorry , i didnt realize it was a SFF case

------------------------------ Q6600@3.4+ TT V1 Cooler,SAPPHIRE HD 4870X2,ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA,4GB OCZ DDR2 800,LG W2452V 1920x1200
Reply to Maziar

Psycho Savager wrote :

my suggestion is 8800GT. or wait for the upcoming RV670. dont get Sapphire X1950 Pro for DX9 reasons. BUT if it is budget wise, then get the x1950 pro. since the 8800GT will outperform x1950pro even in DX9 titles.

Reply to night_wolf_in

+1 for the 8800gt.
Beats both those cards pretty hard and it's less expensive (around 250$) .

Reply to monnewbie3

I can't find the 8800GT for less than £150, but I can get the X1950 for £94.

Thanks for your help everyone!

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