Cool I think I'm going to go with the SG08, mostly because the GD08 won't fit full sized video cards. Micro atx will be fine.
Any advice on components?
Can you replace the power supply that comes with the SG08? I assume a modular one would better serve the small space.
I was thinking either the one you just mentioned for a micro atx. Or this one for a full atx.
Do you know much about either of them?
SILVERSTONE Grandia Series SST-GD08B HTPC Case - Newegg.com
Sounds good. I think an i5 is what I would want to run in it. I would do a better video card if the smaller form cases allow it. I don't know much about cases but these are the 2 that I've run across
LIAN LI PC-C33B HTPC Case - Newegg.com
LIAN LI PC-Q08B Black Aluminum Mini-ITX Tower...
I'm looking to build something that is similar to something like the Digital Storm bolt, Alienware X51, IbuyPC Revolt.
I'm not sure where to start on cases. I was looking at the Coolermaster HAF XB. But realized it was still slightly too tall for where it is going. I am still trying to...
Digital audio out would be nice. I don't know how cheap this can be done. But feel free to make a build with, I can always decide not to add the sound card.
I appreciate the help.
I'm looking to put together a little PC with the sole purpose of being a media center PC that will always be hooked up to my tv for movie/video playing.
I haven't ever built something like this. I would like to keep the price and size down as much as possible. I would like 1080p playback...
I will be overclocking. I do not know how high I'll go. I don't need something like the super expensive noctua or the COrsair air cooling h100. Just want something decent that will allow me to overclock a decent amount.
K so after not ordering my new build forever. Finally going to do it this morning. Not sure what CPU cooler to go with so any suggestions are welcome.
MB - 134.99 : ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Newegg.com - ASRock Z77 Extreme4 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
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The power supply is an 850w.
And I've never even heard of mushkin... and that ram has 0 reviews. What is your reasoning to picking that over something much more known an reliable? Same with SSD.
A coworker is wanting to build a solid machine for drafting work. Using AutoCAD and Solidworks etc. Will be some gaming. But mostly what i previously mentioned.
I am not familiar with building machines with this purpose so hopefully I can get some insight here.
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