micro atx motherboard

artistream · 12-28-2007, 10:40 PM

hi all,

im looking to build my first system and i want it to be a small form factor system. ive looked around at some cases and found a couple of micro ATX cases but i wanted to know if it would be compatible with some of the other peripherals ive chosen. i was looking at the intel q6600, but i wasnt sure of a mobo that would fit the case and support the chipset. any recommendations? also, do i need a smaller graphics card or is a standard one going to fit most micro cases? thanks.

ramodkk · 12-28-2007, 10:43 PM

Yeah you can put a Q6600 on a micro-ATX mobo as long as its socket LGA 775 and has a front side bus (FSB) of 1066Mhz I reckon. And about the graphics card, if it fits your case, go for it!

daisymtc · 12-28-2007, 11:54 PM

GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS2R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128053

MSI G33M-FI LGA 775 Intel G33
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130120

most of GPU will fit your case.

**oscaryu1** · 12-28-2007, 11:57 PM

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also, do i need a smaller graphics card or is a standard one going to fit most micro cases? thanks.

You'll need a low profile video card. They are made to be shorter..

daisymtc · 12-29-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

You'll need a low profile video card. They are made to be shorter..

Not necessary a low profile, depends on what case he/she had. but it is true that he need a shorter GPU. but normally those mid-range GPU will fit mATX case

**oscaryu1** · 12-29-2007, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by daisymtc

Not necessary a low profile, depends on what case he/she had. but it is true that he need a shorter GPU. but normally those mid-range GPU will fit mATX case

But definitely anything above a 8600 won't fit into that case

My GFX gives me 1/4" space from the HDD cage...

diduknowthat · 12-29-2007, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

But definitely anything above a 8600 won't fit into that case

My GFX gives me 1/4" space from the HDD cage...

Well depends on what case it is. Many matx cases such as the Silverstone SG03 and Thermaltake Lanbox can fit 8800GT/S's, and maybe a GTX with minor modding.

artistream · 01-18-2008, 11:12 PM

thanks for all the input guys. ive been using pcs for years now and i figured its time i moved from milk to solid foods, in a sense. also, the pc im running right now i had custom built by a shop, but i picked out an asus mobo and i really like how it has performed for me for the past 3.5yrs of heavy 3d animation use and would like to hear some input on any asus mobos or if it makes a difference at all. thanks guys

artistream · 01-18-2008, 11:25 PM

oh and also, with the advent of the phenom, i was surprised to see a $199.99 price tag on their base model and was wondering how you guys would weigh in on that. in general terms , to the best of my knowledge, amd's are for gaming and intel is for power computing. in price it looks that the phenom beats out the intel, but as for speed, usability, OCing and such, when the dust settles, what do the comparisons look like. to me it looks like a comparible product for less, but thats with a base knowledge of component info. thanks

12-28-2007, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
artistream New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	micro atx motherboard hi all, im looking to build my first system and i want it to be a small form factor system. ive looked around at some cases and found a couple of micro ATX cases but i wanted to know if it would be compatible with some of the other peripherals ive chosen. i was looking at the intel q6600, but i wasnt sure of a mobo that would fit the case and support the chipset. any recommendations? also, do i need a smaller graphics card or is a standard one going to fit most micro cases? thanks.

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ramodkk Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 16 Posts: 4,872	Yeah you can put a Q6600 on a micro-ATX mobo as long as its socket LGA 775 and has a front side bus (FSB) of 1066Mhz I reckon. And about the graphics card, if it fits your case, go for it! __________________ E2160 w/AC Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2GB BallistiX Tracers PC2-6400 Sapphire HD3870 Rosewill RD500 500W Antec Three Hundred (Modded)

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artistream New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	thanks for all the input guys. ive been using pcs for years now and i figured its time i moved from milk to solid foods, in a sense. also, the pc im running right now i had custom built by a shop, but i picked out an asus mobo and i really like how it has performed for me for the past 3.5yrs of heavy 3d animation use and would like to hear some input on any asus mobos or if it makes a difference at all. thanks guys Last edited by artistream; 01-18-2008 at 11:14 PM.

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12-28-2007, 11:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,563	GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS2R http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128053 MSI G33M-FI LGA 775 Intel G33 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130120 most of GPU will fit your case.

01-18-2008, 11:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
artistream New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	oh and also, with the advent of the phenom, i was surprised to see a $199.99 price tag on their base model and was wondering how you guys would weigh in on that. in general terms , to the best of my knowledge, amd's are for gaming and intel is for power computing. in price it looks that the phenom beats out the intel, but as for speed, usability, OCing and such, when the dust settles, what do the comparisons look like. to me it looks like a comparible product for less, but thats with a base knowledge of component info. thanks