UATX APU Build

[ITXBuilder]

Hey, I'm trying to figure out if my parts are compatible (mainly the PSU and the case).

Do you guys mind quickly reviewing this build?




Case - Thermaltake LANBOX mITX VF1000BWS
http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Lanbox-VF1000BWS-MicroATX-Gaming/dp/B000MTSYVG

LCD Screen - Thermaltake Oracle 7'' Retractable
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2844211

APU ($140) - ASUS E35M1 Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131697&Tpk=E35M

RAM x 2 ($23) - Kingston ValueRAM 2GB DDR3 1066MHz
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-1066MHZ-DDR3-DIMM-Memory/dp/B00143TEZE

PSU ($16) - Sunbeam BKS480 ATX 480 Watt
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817709010

HDD ($60) - WD Caviar Black 500GB SATA 7200RPM
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Desktop-WD5001AALS/dp/B001GQYYSG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1296800082&sr=1-1

ODD ($26) - LiteOn LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW IHAS424
http://www.amazon.com/Lite-LightScribe-Layer-Drive-IHAS424-98/dp/B002SIMPXM/ref=pd_cp_e_3

$265

 

[AstroTC]

Yes they can fit but it doesnt look like a very capable build...might I ask what is your intended use for it?

 

[WR2]

Building a 'net top' SFF?

That Sunbeam PSU looks scary. Do you already own some of this stuff?

 

[ITXBuilder]

AstroTC: Just a regular HTPC.

WR2: No, I don't. On the Thermaltake site, it said the LANBOX accepted ATX PSII power supplies. I don't know what that is.

 

[hunter315]

ATX PSII just means it takes a normal sized PSU, i would steer clear of that sunbeam it looks scary.

An Corsair 430CX actually has about twice as much power available where a modern system needs it and is much better than that sunbeam unit, it costs more but its less likely to kill a system.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139017&Tpk=corsair%20430cx

 

[WR2]

Your power requirements are going to be really low.
And Im guessing a quite build is high on your list of important features?
You'll want a known good PSU with a quiet signature.

You could also go with a fanless mini-ITX power source like picoPSU-120 + 80W Adapter Power Kit

Asus E35M1-M Pro AMD Fusion Micro-ATX Motherboard Review

 

[ITXBuilder]

I don't really mind that much noise.

I'm not sure how to wire up a mini ITX PSU like that, so I don't think I'll go for that.

I just want something that'll be relatively small and sufficient for my power needs.

 

[WR2]

I'm not sure how to wire up a mini ITX PSU like that, so I don't think I'll go for that.

Besides the AC/DC power brick being on the outside of the case it's really no different.

That Corsair 430CX hunter315 is a good choice. And after the rebate it's $25 final price is worth spending the extra over that Sunbeam PSU.