ComputerGuru64x2

Ok I have a couple question because this isn't just any PC, It is a Media Centre HTPC. Ok As you can see in my signature, that is all the parts I'll be using. Few questions for you guys,

Ok Im using a OEM 400w PSU with a 12v rail and I don't know the Amperage, Will this be enough to power the system.

I also will be overclocking it to about 2.5ghz, do you guys know if 2 rear 60mm exhaust fans, a HDD Fan, and a Top Exhaust fan will do the cooling job?Also it has fresh thermal paste on the CPU. Im using Stock Cooling.

Does anyone know how to Sleeve a PSU here?

Thanks Chris

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Gaming System/Media Center
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Windsor @ 2.2Ghz Socket AM2
MB: Abit AN-M2HD nVidia GeForce 7050PV nForce 630a HDMI mATX
RAM: 2Gb(2 X 1Gb) OCZ Platinum Revivsion 2 PC2 6400 @ DDR2 880 (3-4-4-15)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar 80Gb 7200RPM IDE
GPU: MSI GeForce 8600GT 256Mb DDR3 128bit
OD: LG DVD-RAM Black Sata
Case: nMEDIAPC HTPC 200BA Black
Speakers: Logitech X-240 2.1

Massios

On any build, I wouldn't recommend an OEM psu. Get one from a company you know, like OCZ, thermaltake etc. That cooling should do a good job, the main thing is to get hot air out, instead of cool air in. And for your last question, www.google.com

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Kornowski

I've sleeved one before, it's very easy, it just takes a certain teqnique and a little pattience

Here's a few tips;

Allways cut a litte more than you actually need...

When using a lighter to shrink the heat wrap, never touch it with the flame, you'll just burn it, also, keep either the lighter or the heat wrap moving all the time, as to evenly heat it all up.

When you sliding the sleeving over, push it along, and slide it over, much like how a worm moves, it's hard to explain, here's a good guide I found

http://www.overclockers.com/articles994/index.asp

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ComputerGuru64x2

I have no other PSU, but I have used it for 6 months and it works great. I'll proabably get the OCZ GamesStream.

Also, I was thinking about getting a 7.1 sound system, Any suggestions.

Thanks for the Tips Kornowski

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Gaming System/Media Center
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Windsor @ 2.2Ghz Socket AM2
MB: Abit AN-M2HD nVidia GeForce 7050PV nForce 630a HDMI mATX
RAM: 2Gb(2 X 1Gb) OCZ Platinum Revivsion 2 PC2 6400 @ DDR2 880 (3-4-4-15)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar 80Gb 7200RPM IDE
GPU: MSI GeForce 8600GT 256Mb DDR3 128bit
OD: LG DVD-RAM Black Sata
Case: nMEDIAPC HTPC 200BA Black
Speakers: Logitech X-240 2.1

Kornowski

Why don't you take a look at the Corsair HX520, it's a great PSU, and it's modular Also, if you got it, you wouldn't have to sleeve any wires

You're welcome!

Happy Building!

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Currently Broked

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.8GHz
Gigabyte GA-965P-S3 - Rev 3.3
4GB Crucial Ballistix @ 800MHz
PNY 8800GTS G92 @ 800/2000/1000
Corsair HX520W
Windows Vista Home Premium
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 SATA II
Tuniq Tower LED
OCZ XTC RAM Cooler
Antec 900 (Modded)

windowsvista

slightly of topic building on xmas day?

ComputerGuru64x2

Yes, kinda like doing that, thought it would be cool. I'll do it in the morning and have her up in running so I can show my friends and relatives. Then I'll change the PSU, also Kornowski I like the PSU, and I'll probably buy it after I get things running, thanks.

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Gaming System/Media Center
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Windsor @ 2.2Ghz Socket AM2
MB: Abit AN-M2HD nVidia GeForce 7050PV nForce 630a HDMI mATX
RAM: 2Gb(2 X 1Gb) OCZ Platinum Revivsion 2 PC2 6400 @ DDR2 880 (3-4-4-15)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar 80Gb 7200RPM IDE
GPU: MSI GeForce 8600GT 256Mb DDR3 128bit
OD: LG DVD-RAM Black Sata
Case: nMEDIAPC HTPC 200BA Black
Speakers: Logitech X-240 2.1

windowsvista

how long does it take you to build?

taylormsj

half an hour or so depending on wether or not you know what your doing, although if you want to put a pc together properly, hiding all of the wires etc... it can take hours, i spent 2 hours tidying up cables once

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windowsvista

wow half an hour is quick though.
What are you using it for?