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JesterX   10-08-2008 at 02:24:43 AM

I'm looking to build a MicroATX machine and I already have the case:
Thermaltake Lanbox Lite - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811133044

 

Basically, I want to use it to play Team Fortress 2 and other not very demanding games. This is my second build, albeit the first time I had a friend help me pick the components.

 

This is what I have so far in mind for the other components, but if you guys have suggestions, please let it be known.

 

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037
CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145184
CORSAIR CMPSU-520HX 520W Modular PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139001

 

I'm not really sure what motherboard I want to get, but I was looking at the Gigabyte G31M ES2L and S2L and an ASUS board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128357
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128078
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131336

 

I'm looking to put a 9600GT in it, fairly certain it should fit in that mobo and case.

 

Thanks for any advice.


Message edited by JesterX on 10-08-2008 at 03:02:00 AM
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auscanzukus   10-08-2008 at 03:09:46 PM
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Out of the 3, you'll have no problem with a new 45nm cpu E8400, but maybe with the 1st two. G31 is an old chipset. It's logical to assume the bios is outdated. G45 is a new chipset. If you can find a computer store to flash the bios to support the 45nm, it'll cost you a bit.

The rest are good.

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