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Building a new computer by Chrissy on 08-25-2010 at 02:51 AM

First of all I'm going to get a motherboard, I want 4-6GB's of ram so It's gonna have to be 64bit compatible. I was looking at this, with SATA3 & USB3 support.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-M4A77T-USB3-ASUS-Mot...9CTS/ref=de_a_smtd

I know what I'm doing, I can build one fine. However, Is there some sort of standard for cases or whatnot? Will they all fit or what? :P

Am I right In saying all motherboards follow this:

[Image: File:VIA_Mini-ITX_Form_Factor_Comparison.jpg]

RE: Building a new computer by Hank on 08-25-2010 at 05:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Chrissy
Is there some sort of standard for cases or whatnot? Will they all fit or what? :P
its best to get a case Bigger, you dont wanna end up having a tight fit when you put all hardware in it.

that image didnt work either Chrissy,, an you say you know what your doing?
RE: Building a new computer by Spunky on 08-25-2010 at 05:58 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Chrissy
However, Is there some sort of standard for cases or whatnot? Will they all fit or what?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_form_factor

Buy a case that supports your MoBos form factor (They one you're thinking about is standard ATX. I think my latest was a micro-ATX, although I have quite a large case(*) considering what's inside for the same reasons ICQ pointed out about not making it cramped.

I would say if possible, check for things on the case like audio wiring etc because I've come across people using different standards and it makes plugging it into the MoBo a bitch. I can't use the side headphone panel, or the one from my card reader, just because they're labelled pretty ambiguously.
RE: Building a new computer by Hank on 08-25-2010 at 06:17 AM

you want one like this Case Chrissy http://www.ddcomputer.com.au/prod-POSEIDON-B-prod...Case_-_No_PSU.html

RE: Building a new computer by Chrissy on 08-25-2010 at 02:37 PM

This one looks ok:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-Z7-PLUS-Mid-Tower-...NYGQ/ref=de_a_smtd

Includes 3 fans :P

However, the one I have at the moment Is fine but has one less bay on 3.5 and 5.2. Should I get a new one? Is there any point?

RE: Building a new computer by Adeptus on 08-25-2010 at 05:01 PM

Reasons why you may want a new case:

1) Your old case is wrong form factor (e.g. mini-ATX and your new board is full ATX, see Spunky's link).

2) Your old computer is a major brand product (e.g. Dell, HP, Acer and similar).  These companies are big enough to have everything custom made for them and putting a different motherboard in one of those is always a bitch.  Even though they now mostly use standard form factors, they still bite you on mounting post locations, LED/button connections and other details, making it more trouble than it's worth.

3) You or someone else may have a use for your old computer.  This is much more likely than anyone needing an old motherboard in a bag, so it's worth considering and may be a good reason to get a new case.

RE: Building a new computer by albert on 08-25-2010 at 11:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Chrissy
I know what I'm doing, I can build one fine.

quote:
Originally posted by Chrissy
However, Is there some sort of standard for cases or whatnot? Will they all fit or what?

No, you do not know what you are doing..!

In any case (no pun intended); http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_form_factor

RE: Building a new computer by Chrissy on 08-25-2010 at 11:08 PM

Apart from the case, I can easily do it. I think I'm capable to decide what I am or am not capable of doing. Why does everything have to be sarcastic with certain members..

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Originally posted by albert
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_form_factor
quote:
Originally posted by Spunky
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_form_factor
RE: Building a new computer by Menthix on 08-25-2010 at 11:18 PM

Just don't start cleaning out the dust from the harddisk. And that's also the answer to your last question.

RE: Building a new computer by Chancer on 08-26-2010 at 12:23 AM

This one looks just fine.