SFF Gaming rig.

N19h7m4r3

N19h7m4r3

N19h7m4r3

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Hi guys,

I want to put together a small SFF pc for gaming for a friend.

This isn't really going to be anything spectacular, just need to be able to run some games.

I was looking into the Asus M3A79-CM motherboard and a AMD X3 8650 since I can get both of those for literally nothing.

What case would you guys reccomend and if so what graphics cards would fit?

I would prefer an AMD card if possible.

Now please bare in mind this is for gaming on a 17" monitor and the person will be getting this to replace a Socket A Sempron 1.3Ghz and a Radeon 9800 Pro.
 
I heard that the V350 has some heat issues due to there not being an exhaust fan, specially when using a cooler like the Ninja Mini or Zipang
 
Just had an Idea, I have a spare Phenom II 940BE HSF. I take it that thing is miles better than the stock AM2 4200's HSF.

Wouldn't that be sufficient for it and fit really any case?
 
Thanks GT.

Although I think I'm inclined towards the Scythe Shuriken :)

As for the GPU, I might be getting a 4670 in it, or maybe a better GPU if I can get a good second hand one here in Ireland :)

A true Pitty there's no place that sells Mountian Mod chases here, I like the look of the Plateau 18
 
Yeah! I love that little thing. Pitty it's so expensive, and with import tax it really isn't worth it at all.

Even if I was to build myself a SFF. ( Although then I'd probably go overboard :p )
 
AH so true! When do I ever go overboard with a system :p

The problem with building my friend this system is that now I want to sell my Project0001 build and build me a watercooled SFF LAN gaming rig :(

Not good...
 
I'm trying desperately not to put some adds up for my new Beauty. I've barely had her :(

It's the watercooling gods, they call to me! I must appease them :p

MY biggest concern is keeping this Budget SFF build just that, a budget one. I've already spent too much time looking at fancy 4870's and looking for an Phenom II compatible mATX mobo.
 
I think the main thing keeping most people from mATX systems is the lack of good motherboards.

It's only lately that DFI and Asus have brought out very good mATX mobos that offer good overclocking and mutli GPU support.

Then there's the lack of a highend mATX chassis.
 
Well the NT01-E is designed for that case as far as I know.

It uses the psu fan to help cool the CPU so I'd say that's a very good choice.
 
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