Build Advice

K1LLSW1TCH · 8 Jul 2009 at 14:56

Hi, I have an E8400, 2 GB of DDR2, an Nvidia 9800GT and a 250GB HDD.

Now, I'd like to fit these into a Mini ITX case so that it can sit on the top of my desk.

I am unsure which case to purchase, I like the look of that Silverstone Sugo. The machine will primarily be used for Media, and with the odd bit of gaming. Now, I know that it's probable that my graphics card will not fit so I'd like a suggestion as to what I could have as an alternative.

Also, I'd need a new motherboard to fit my E8400 onto.

Any help would be appreciated. Cheers.

Black Hat · 8 Jul 2009 at 15:04

That card will fir in the Sugo just fine, you can even get a 4870/GTS 250 in there.

K1LLSW1TCH · 8 Jul 2009 at 15:13

Wow, that's good news.

What about PSU ? Anything recommended for that particular case? Also, I'm going to need a motherboard, Preferably with WiFi built in.

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Black Hat · 8 Jul 2009 at 15:33

K1LLSW1TCH said:
Wow, that's good news. What about PSU ? Anything recommended for that particular case? Also, I'm going to need a motherboard, Preferably with WiFi built in. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Well as for the power supply it comes with an oddly shaped FSP 300w which should be more than enough for a 9800GT, the only reasonably priced motherboard out that has a pci-e x16 and supports a Core 2 is the Zotac 9300ITX WiFi

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K1LLSW1TCH · 8 Jul 2009 at 15:37

Thank you sir, I shall check it out and write back later with what I've decided.

EDIT:

Okay then, I'm going to get both that case and the motherboard in a week or so's time.

Should be a nice little build. I'll post pics once it's finished.

Black Hat · 8 Jul 2009 at 21:53

K1LLSW1TCH said:
Thank you sir, I shall check it out and write back later with what I've decided.

EDIT:

Okay then, I'm going to get both that case and the motherboard in a week or so's time. Should be a nice little build. I'll post pics once it's finished.

No probs, ive currently got that board just be aware you cant undervolt the cpu if u wanted to on this board.

K1LLSW1TCH · 8 Jul 2009 at 22:19

What I'm after is to just have that board and be able to use my CPU and my graphics card on it without any fuss. Just plug in and play so to speak. By the way I've created another thread with a PSU related question in it if you'd be so kind as to offer your help on it I'd be very much appreciative.

Black Hat · 9 Jul 2009 at 09:02

K1LLSW1TCH said:
What I'm after is to just have that board and be able to use my CPU and my graphics card on it without any fuss. Just plug in and play so to speak. By the way I've created another thread with a PSU related question in it if you'd be so kind as to offer your help on it I'd be very much appreciative.

It should all work fine right out of the box