Choosing the right case

[Daphatboy]

Hi guys,

I have a home server that runs on some normal low-end desktop hardware, and what im going to do is take out the gpu and buy a mini-ITX case and board case for it

Current specs:
Motherboard - MS-7525 (Boston) mATX
CPU - Intel Pentium E2180
OS - Ubuntu server 11.something
Mem - 2GB
GPU - ATI Radeon HD 2400 512MB (when removed will be -Intel intergrated GMA 3100)
PSU - 300W
Case - Med sized ATX
HDD - 250GB

Could you guys recommend some cheap-ish good looking mini-ITX boards and cases?

Also what sized PSU do you recommend? As I want have as low power consumption as possible.


Thanks in advance

 

[CinderzFTW]

You cannot get miniITX boards for your type of processor or any LGA775 processor.

You may have to stick with a mATX board and get a small case or get this "crap" Atom miniITX board with built in Atom Processor for £70, which is WAY to expensive: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-365-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2071

Keep the mATX, keep your cpu as its powerful enough for what you need, and just get a case. Something like the OcUK Opera Media Centre

 

[Daphatboy]

Awesome, cheers for your help