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SFF build, too many choices, please help

Alea Lacta Est Now I need to clear the decks for the 17th to put it all together!
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- Post #19
- Feb 8, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF build, too many choices, please help

With the MB I've chosen, I'm going to stay with the 1.8v, CAS 5 memory even though UI've found highly rated 2.2v CAS 4 that is is cheaper (even before its rebate!). I have a penny for more thoughts or someone can throw their $.02 in (Does that mean I have an extra $.03 for this build? ;))...
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- Post #15
- Jan 29, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF build, too many choices, please help

OK, home stretch (I hope)! Here's where our discussions have brought me: Case: ThermalTake VF1000BWA LANBOX mATX Desktop Case-Black Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda ES ST3320620NS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM KBM: Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 B2L-00047 Black USB Mouse...
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- Post #13
- Jan 26, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF build, too many choices, please help

For my initial video, I'm going to wait to sink money into a DX10 card early fall, so I think I'll just plug a $100 GT7600 card in for the initial build. Almost in your class, I currently use a 24" FPW display. :D I just noticed that looking around. I also see a disclaimer for the Intel...
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- Post #11
- Jan 25, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF build, too many choices, please help

Doh! If I wanted to get the best MB and Memory now (Spending priority on those items), and upgrade CPU and Video later, I take it the 945 Chipset is not the best choice. Sigh, I'm already behind again after only a few months of not reading up! ;) What chipset / MB and RAM can anyone...
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- Post #9
- Jan 25, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF build, too many choices, please help

OK, thanks to Brainonska511 we're getting closer. - MB: MSI 945GM3-F LGA 775 Intel 945G mATX-Retail (Any other recommendations?) - Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 (2.13GHz 2MB Shared)-Retail - Memory: 2x1GB kit G.Skill DDR2 800 (Again, the choices!, why this memory? different...
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- Post #6
- Jan 25, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF build, too many choices, please help

I need to buy an O/S for this box. Can't transfer from my laptop or Tower Pcs! I didn't mention 2 Gb memory is a minimum, so no skimping there. Thanks for all the work and suggestions, I'll look all this over and get back to you. Check Six, Shakespeare
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- Post #4
- Jan 24, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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SFF build, too many choices, please help

Hi all, Please help, I'm drowning in all the choices. My budget is $1500 Hard (including shipping, taxes, and accessories) so more like $1200 to spend. I want to build a portable LAN gaming system. Games are Half-Life 2, Battlefield 2, Neverwinter Nights 2, LO:MAC, etc. I want a...
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- Thread
- Jan 23, 2007
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Computer Building
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New Shuttle SN27P2 Supports the 7950GX2

OK so you're saying spend a mint on a laptop that in 3 quarters will be mainstream and in 6 quarters will be behind the curve with no way to user replace to get a faster processor or video chipset. Can you suggest desktop alternatives to the Shuttle? Check Six, Shakespeare
- imported_Shakespeare
- Post #12
- Jul 19, 2006
- Forum: Barebones
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New Shuttle SN27P2 Supports the 7950GX2

So Didly... Can you recommend a MB, case, and PS that will fit into a chassis (L x W x H) 320 x 210 x 220 (12.6" x 8.3" x 8.7")? TIA Check Six, Shakespeare PS When one is gaming at a LAN party, with limited space, in the dark, no one will see the small ugly "no nothing" box. Just...
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- Post #3
- Jul 14, 2006
- Forum: Barebones
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44pin to 40pin IDE cable

I use a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter kit to install laptop HDs into a desktop for diagnostic and data recovery. It is a small board adapter that connects to the laptop HD, and has a standard IDE connector and molex power connector to connect to the desktop comnputer. The local ma & pa stores sell them...
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- Post #6
- Jun 27, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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LAN party rig build, critiques, recommendations?

Thanks deathwalker. The Biostar MB doesn't do it for me though. LAN is only 10/100 and the audio is not as robust as my current selection. However, I'll look into the Lite-on DVD. Any little bit of space saved is space earned! ;)
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- Post #13
- Jun 26, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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LAN party rig build, critiques, recommendations?

No, it doesn't have to be a Shuttle. I chose the case because it was a one stop shop for a lot of my needs. Case, MB, Audio, LAN, PSU all in a barebones. At $350 delivered as well, it wasnot as unpalatable as the $550 for the SLI solution. Do you have a recommendation to replace the...
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- Post #9
- Jun 21, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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LAN party rig build, critiques, recommendations?

<Bump> Can anyone comment on whether my chosen DVD drive has the clearances in the Shuttle case? Potential problems? TIA Check Six, Shakespeare
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- Post #6
- Jun 16, 2006
- Forum: Laptops
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LAN party rig build, critiques, recommendations?

Thanks, I'm keeping my eye on them. Check Six, Shakespeare
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- Post #5
- Jun 8, 2006
- Forum: Laptops

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