Micro atx build

[omnomnom]

After building my computer successfully my brother wanted me to build him one as well but he wants a micro atx build we already have a Graphics card (HIS radeon HD5850) we just need some help on everything else


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: monday june 28th 2010
BUDGET RANGE: $800 i dont want to go over $800

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: (keyboard monitor speakers OS Graphics Card)

PREFERRED WEBSITE: newegg.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA Ohio

PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD also must use this case

Thermaltake LANBOX Lite VF6000BWS Black SECC Japanese steel Gaming Cube Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133044

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes (when he has enough money for another 5850

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 32 inch HDTV

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: must use the thermaltake lanbox lite case and must cost $800 or less

this is what i have so far

case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133044

HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395

MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130269

POWER SUPPLY: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227558 (picked this one because of special deal $89.99 with code)

CD/DVD DRIVE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136177

THERMAL PASTE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

HEATSINK: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185097

60MM FAN: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835191005

hope you guys can give some help

 

[Proximon]

You really don't want to try to stuff that non-modular PSU into that little case. You probably don't want to put a second 5850 in there either.

Here's a more efficient PSU with better performance and hybrid cabling:
Antec TP-750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371022

 

[omnomnom]

i havent seen the case before but if its as tiny as you say then ill just use 1 5850 and thanks for the PSU tip it looks awesome

 

[buzznut]

I'd agree about the non modular PSU. Its a very good PSU, but I can see a cable nightmare.
I really like the motherboard, that's a nice pick.
Looks like a nice lan party build.
Instead of the barracuda, I'd get a samsung f3 500GB.

 

[omnomnom]

hmmm well i was suggested the seagate barracuda for my last build but they said to get the .12 one only

thanks for the advice people if you have any more great advice im most deff open for suggestions

ps. heres the code for the OCZ Special Ops Edition 4GB RAM

"EMCYTNR79"

it should still work

 

[buzznut]

I'm recommending the f3 drive based on personal experience and best in class performance. It is simply faster.

 

[omnomnom]

kk ill check it out for sure.

 

[Proximon]

ST3500418AS is probably the faster gaming drive, based on benchmarks that approximate gaming usage.
We go through various favorite gaming drives on this board, and I suspect we are tending in the Seagate direction these days.

 

[free55]

I'll be building a mATX in the next couple weeks. I am using the NZXT Vulcan, just to throw out another case option for ya. Crossfiring shouldn't be a prob with the Vulcan. Although, with the 5850 you shouldn't really need to worry about that.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146065

The MSI mobo is basically about the only option for crossfiring in the mATX category. Hate the lack of options there.

 

[omnomnom]

NZXT Vulcan seems sick i cant believe i missed this case but i guess it can only use NZXT 200mm case fans? thats what im getting from the reviews

 

[Proximon]

That does look like a fine choice.

 

[omnomnom]

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