Update on new build with questions.

ETSA · 02-06-2007, 06:16 PM

Antec Minuet 300 Black/Silver Steel / Plastic MicroATX Slim Case Computer Case 300W ATX12V Power Supply

GIGABYTE GA-945GM-S2 LGA 775 Intel 945G Micro ATX Intel

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor

Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model

SCEPTRE X7G-NagaVI Black 17" 8ms LCD Monitor

My main question is about the power supply, I really do want this case and setup and want to make sure 300 watts is enough, I will probably be throwing in an old x300se and a soundblasters audigy se as well. I want the smaller case to put on the desk so I can keep cables away from my daughter, who is 1 y/o.

Other than that, what so you guys think?

This computer is for my wife, for general useage, I plan on taking drives and HD's out of old comp.

Total for this is about 670.00 and I wouldn't want to spend much more than this.

jimkonow · 02-06-2007, 06:28 PM

a better PSU is quite necessary for this build. i suggest the link below, unless youre planning on having SATA300 in the system
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...429&CatId=1078

ETSA · 02-06-2007, 07:50 PM

Hmmm, I think that antec whoops that psu's ass. Thank you for the input though.

ventureman · 02-07-2007, 01:59 AM

i think your wrong

liquidshadow · 02-07-2007, 02:14 AM

Why would you need 2GB for general computer usage? I'm assuming you meant internet, email, etc.

Quote:

a better PSU is quite necessary for this build. i suggest the link below, unless youre planning on having SATA300 in the system

So you're saying that a SATA2 HDD would drain considerable more power than a SATA1 or IDE?

joeswm8 · 02-07-2007, 04:04 AM

just go for the xclio 450 watt for 38 bucks to be safe

Jet · 02-07-2007, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeswm8

just go for the xclio 450 watt for 38 bucks to be safe

Agreed, the XClio 450BL is a great choice for that build.

ETSA · 02-07-2007, 04:27 AM

Will it fit?

I am also considering a larger case with a better psu. 2 Gigs will be necessary if you want a fast computer with vista. IMO anyways. Thank you all for the input.

**ceewi1** · 02-07-2007, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETSA

Will it fit?

No. Neither will the Coolmax.

Quote:

I am also considering a larger case with a better psu.

The MT300 included in the Minuet should do the trick. A full size ATX case will give you more options for a PSU with a little more upgrade headroom.

ETSA · 02-07-2007, 06:31 AM

It would, I liked the fact that it would fit nicely on my desk, I think I may have to go a different route. Appreciate the comments.

02-06-2007, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
ETSA Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Age: 24 Posts: 2,216	Update on new build with questions. Antec Minuet 300 Black/Silver Steel / Plastic MicroATX Slim Case Computer Case 300W ATX12V Power Supply GIGABYTE GA-945GM-S2 LGA 775 Intel 945G Micro ATX Intel Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model SCEPTRE X7G-NagaVI Black 17" 8ms LCD Monitor My main question is about the power supply, I really do want this case and setup and want to make sure 300 watts is enough, I will probably be throwing in an old x300se and a soundblasters audigy se as well. I want the smaller case to put on the desk so I can keep cables away from my daughter, who is 1 y/o. Other than that, what so you guys think? This computer is for my wife, for general useage, I plan on taking drives and HD's out of old comp. Total for this is about 670.00 and I wouldn't want to spend much more than this. __________________ DESKTOP Antec P180B(4 x 120mm Tricool fans) Antec 500W neoHE Gigabyte GA 965p DS3 E6400 /w Zalman cnps9500 led 92mm (OC'ed to 3.2Ghz) 2 GB Corsair xms2 DDR2 800 @ 920mhz x1900xtx 512mb ddr3 /w Zalman VF900(688/792) Soundblaster Audigy 4 LAPTOP Core 2 Duo T5750(2.00GHz)/4GB ddr2 667/250GB HD/8600M GT Last edited by ETSA; 02-06-2007 at 06:24 PM.

02-06-2007, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimkonow Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chatham, New York Age: 17 Posts: 939	a better PSU is quite necessary for this build. i suggest the link below, unless youre planning on having SATA300 in the system http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...429&CatId=1078 __________________ E4500 @ 2.2GHz Acer AL2216W @ 1680x1050 Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2048MB OCZ DDR2-800 80GB Excelstor SATA 3.0 MSI HD2600XT (256MB GDDR4) NEC DVD-R-DL

02-06-2007, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
ETSA Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Age: 24 Posts: 2,216	Hmmm, I think that antec whoops that psu's ass. Thank you for the input though. __________________ DESKTOP Antec P180B(4 x 120mm Tricool fans) Antec 500W neoHE Gigabyte GA 965p DS3 E6400 /w Zalman cnps9500 led 92mm (OC'ed to 3.2Ghz) 2 GB Corsair xms2 DDR2 800 @ 920mhz x1900xtx 512mb ddr3 /w Zalman VF900(688/792) Soundblaster Audigy 4 LAPTOP Core 2 Duo T5750(2.00GHz)/4GB ddr2 667/250GB HD/8600M GT

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02-07-2007, 04:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
ETSA Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Age: 24 Posts: 2,216	Will it fit? I am also considering a larger case with a better psu. 2 Gigs will be necessary if you want a fast computer with vista. IMO anyways. Thank you all for the input. __________________ DESKTOP Antec P180B(4 x 120mm Tricool fans) Antec 500W neoHE Gigabyte GA 965p DS3 E6400 /w Zalman cnps9500 led 92mm (OC'ed to 3.2Ghz) 2 GB Corsair xms2 DDR2 800 @ 920mhz x1900xtx 512mb ddr3 /w Zalman VF900(688/792) Soundblaster Audigy 4 LAPTOP Core 2 Duo T5750(2.00GHz)/4GB ddr2 667/250GB HD/8600M GT

02-07-2007, 01:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
ventureman Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 62	i think your wrong

02-07-2007, 06:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
ETSA Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Age: 24 Posts: 2,216	It would, I liked the fact that it would fit nicely on my desk, I think I may have to go a different route. Appreciate the comments. __________________ DESKTOP Antec P180B(4 x 120mm Tricool fans) Antec 500W neoHE Gigabyte GA 965p DS3 E6400 /w Zalman cnps9500 led 92mm (OC'ed to 3.2Ghz) 2 GB Corsair xms2 DDR2 800 @ 920mhz x1900xtx 512mb ddr3 /w Zalman VF900(688/792) Soundblaster Audigy 4 LAPTOP Core 2 Duo T5750(2.00GHz)/4GB ddr2 667/250GB HD/8600M GT

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