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dixiedynomite   05-05-2009 at 03:29:12 PM

Hello! I'm attempting my first build and would like to ask the forum for some suggestions and advice on hardware.

My understanding of forum jargon is a little limited - but I can follow most of what i read in most of the posts on TH.

I might be starting from the wrong place, but I saw the Lian Li PC-C36B case on NewEgg and really would like to build around it. I know there are some limitations to consider when using this case, and only certain hardware configurations work correctly - i.e. Micro ATX, specific pci slot layout. Any help is sincerely appreciated!

Ideally I'm looking to build a music/video server, storage, VM server. No gaming, no overclocking.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: To save money I was considering built-in graphics. I heard that an AMD 780G or AMD 790GX motherboard might work well. Are any Intel boards similar for integrated graphics at a good price? Should I forget the Lian Li b/c of hardware config limitations? Is the bundled 300w PSU lightweight?

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Today

BUDGET RANGE: US$600-$700

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: File server, home entertainment, VM Server

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: Lian Li PC-C36B http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811112185, Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136284

OVERCLOCKING: No

Thanks for any suggestions!

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Bronze Home Brew badge batuchka   05-05-2009 at 04:24:01 PM
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Yes the 300W PSU bundled pretty limits you to ultra low powered IGP set ups and i doubt its durability strongly in any case! Why limit yourself to a one trick pony? Well $469 free ship but just swap out for a bigger HDD and you good to go :P
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q205/batuchka/FCWMay.jpg
If you get bitten by the gaming bug, you could always plop in something like a HD4770 and game on hehe (say 1280x1024 and above gaming, IGP can happily do 1024 x 768))


Message edited by batuchka on 05-05-2009 at 04:36:59 PM
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dixiedynomite   05-05-2009 at 05:17:02 PM
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I'm really looking to put this next to the TV. But you make a good point. How about this setup?

Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827118030

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136284

Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W ATX12V Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817153023

Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820220334

LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C37B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811112186

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Deneb 3.0GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor Model
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.186959

BIOSTAR TA790GX XE AM2+/AM2 AMD 790GX HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.186959

Cost: US$613

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Bronze Home Brew badge batuchka   05-05-2009 at 05:24:14 PM
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Well since it fits a standard ATX PSU in i guess for casing its a personal choice so good to go for me ^^ I'd hit Corsair VX400 rather than that TT 420 though

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dixiedynomite   05-05-2009 at 05:55:34 PM
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batuchka wrote :

Well since it fits a standard ATX PSU in i guess for casing its a personal choice so good to go for me ^^ I'd hit Corsair VX400 rather than that TT 420 though




Thanks for the help!

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