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I've ordered the following components, and they should arrive tomorrow(hopefully I've never build a uATX system before; any comments or suggestions about the parts I've selected? This is about a $1500 system that will be used for games and surfing, mostly. I though I would go for small, sleek, and powerful this time around. Hopefully it wont run too hot.

LIAN LI PC-V351B Black Aluminum MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Lian Li TR-5B Fan Control

LOW-7000 Socket LGA1366/775, 7CM Low Profile Cooler

EVGA 896-P3-1173-AR GeForce GTX 275 FTW Edition 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Supported Video Card -

ASUS Rampage II GENE LGA 1366 Intel X58 uATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Compatible ...

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM

CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TR3X6G1600C8D

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM

Microsoft Sidewinder X6 AGB-00019S Black USB Wired Ergonomics Keyboard - OEM

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM

Message edited by Jung on 05-01-2009 at 12:51:23 AM

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Hmm ok the good news is i build up SFF/mATX rigs all the time and if you want to game on these

1. Multi GPUs not advisable because of heat generated in confined space
2. Look for cases with reasonable cooling
3. Modular PSU for better cable management/air flow
4. Best leave either at stock or slight OC : most of these type of cases have height limitations for the HSF

Lastly since u stated gaming/net i would think a simple Phenom 2 would get the job done at a far cheaper price point ^^

$829.90 after ship and less MIR

The GPU i picked out i would say would be better as it has similar performance but has far lower temps at load which is good news for small cases!

Message edited by batuchka on 05-01-2009 at 09:09:50 AM

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I think he has already placed the order...

It's a Lian Li, it shouldn't be too bad...I think...

Reply to dragoon190

Wow OP, you ASK BEFORE buying.

Any ways, over all should be good. One thing to note tough is I'm not sure if you'll be able to put the GTX275 due to size and the motherboard's placement.

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Reply to Shadow703793

Thanks for the input. Seems like all the decent video cards are long, so if it doesn't fit, I'm not sure if anything will.

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a 4770 might fit if the GTX 275 doesn't fit but I can't think of any other short but high-end cards since most are 10.5".

Reply to Helloworld_98

Looks like a good setup. Be sure to get back to use and let us know how the build went.

You're good to go with the GTX 275. Lian-Li PC-V351 site says there is 300mm (11.81" ) of room for the video cards.

Reply to WR2

Yea, that looks real good ^_^

+1 WR2

Reply to Kill@dor

Put it together tonight. It works, but it was difficult. The Videocard fits, but putting in the two power connectors on top was really difficult. There is no clearance for these cables. I had to take out the DVD to be able to get my hand in there to attach them. I only managed to get the front USB cable to reach, the rest don't seem to. So far it's fairly quiet, but I haven't played any games yet. I'm getting the Lian Li fan controller on Monday and will re do cabling. I used the stock CPU heatsink/fan because the open-box low7000 was missing some parts. Will keep you posted if I an get those to work. Corsairs PSU is pretty sweet, as is the case(cept the short cables) and Asus MB.

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I installed the Asus monitoring software and the Low7000 CPU fan yesterday. The CPU temp alarm goes off and I am wondering if the threshold is too low, or if there really is a problem. If I run a CPU benchmark, the temp will jump up to about 83C. Is this too hot, or acceptable for the 920 icore7?

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