1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Small Form Factor Is this a good starter???

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by radek, 8 May 2005.

  1. radek

    radek What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    7 May 2005
    Posts:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    I am long time Mac user and I am trying to broaden my horizons. (What I really want is to build my own computer):D
    I am collecting ideas and components and I would defnitely use some guidance here.
    Here is my top choice for motherboard. What do you think?

    MSI K7N2GM-V
    http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K7N2GM-V&class=mb

    I am not a gamer. I just need PC occassionaly to run some scientific software and do things that Virtual PC will not let me... I got some crazy ideas in my head I will start throwing on you people, and I would appreciate your feedback.

    Thanks
     
    radek, 8 May 2005
    #1
  2. Springs

    Springs Boing boing

    Joined:
    29 Aug 2004
    Posts:
    2,065
    Likes Received:
    2
    sort of wrong forum area... you really wanted this in hardware and overclocking.. this is where you talk about small computers like shuttles/mini ITX etc...

    on the other had doesnt look like a bad motherboard
     
    Springs, 8 May 2005
    #2
  3. jopers1986

    jopers1986 Minimodder

    Joined:
    7 Jan 2005
    Posts:
    559
    Likes Received:
    4
    jopers1986, 9 May 2005
    #3
  4. Kipman725

    Kipman725 When did I get a custom title!?!

    Joined:
    1 Nov 2004
    Posts:
    1,753
    Likes Received:
    0
    I like the look of the msi one the board is running passivly so you only need a fan on your cpu and it has onboard video and sound... but I dont like the power connector placement... apart from that close to perfect :) (no overclocking though)
     
    Kipman725, 9 May 2005
    #4
  5. Springs

    Springs Boing boing

    Joined:
    29 Aug 2004
    Posts:
    2,065
    Likes Received:
    2
    sorry didnt realise it was a M ATX :(
     
    Springs, 9 May 2005
    #5
  6. jopers1986

    jopers1986 Minimodder

    Joined:
    7 Jan 2005
    Posts:
    559
    Likes Received:
    4
    most older mobos seem to have there power connector in the middle, not to sure why tho, the good old NF-7 does, most of the newer boards have them on the edge!
    with m-ATX you seem to loose all overclocking ability all for just loosing a few inches on the bottom, i startin to think if its worth it, when you can get a case like the lian li pc-50, which is fullATX but still pretty small!
     
    Last edited: 10 May 2005
    jopers1986, 10 May 2005
    #6
  7. webbyman

    webbyman Hax.

    Joined:
    7 Oct 2004
    Posts:
    2,755
    Likes Received:
    0
    you want this... :hehe:







    *you don't realy*
     
    webbyman, 11 May 2005
    #7
  8. radek

    radek What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    7 May 2005
    Posts:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    webbyman, my friend, I can see it has everything but a kitchen sink. Do you think I would be able to hack it in half if I promise to use only half of its features? After all - in this forum - it is size that matters!
     
    radek, 12 May 2005
    #8
  9. radek

    radek What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    7 May 2005
    Posts:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    What aboult the new Via Epia SP1300? Has everything I need but costs a lot.
     
    radek, 12 May 2005
    #9
Tags:

Share This Page