Micro ATX help

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:42 am

Was thinking of doing a micro build but know nothing about it. Do Micro boards use all the same stuff...CPU, Video,Memory or are they different? also IF they can use the same Vid etc. do I need any special adaptors or can I buy a micro ATX case and MOBO and just move my current stuff over?

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:50 am

are you wanting a mATX mini tower or a slim case?

I use a COOLER MASTER Centurion 541 I like it a lot. uses all standard stuff just on a mATX board.

Now if you want a slim case, thats where riser cards or half height cards, special PSU's come into play.

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:37 am

that looks like exactly what I was looking for. From what you see in my sig what MOBO would you recomend for that case?

Bio-Hazard · Post by **Bio-Hazard** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:39 am

If you're into going to LanParties and the like, these from TT are really pretty nice...............

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811133035

Add their 7" LCD and you've got a prity neat little lanbox.

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:37 pm

Here are a couple shots of my setup so you can get a feel for the space available.

Overall of the case, yes I know my case is a mess

, saving up for a modular PSU so I can manage the cabling a little better.

This is why I'm not using the lower drive cage that comes in the case, its rather close to the ram. If I get to the point of needing to use it I figure out a way to mount it somewhere else..

odie2190 · Post by **odie2190** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:58 pm

what i always wanted to try is build an sli lanbox system. but that would mean to buy a 939 proc n other stuff.