Buildin a LAN comp

[osborne3]

Hey everyone i'm in the process of deciding what parts to put into a new comp i'm gonna build. So what im basically making is a small laning comp for my bedroom and to take to friends lan it up.
So far i've only decided on the case which is gonna be a
Newegg.com - Thermaltake VF1000BWS Black Aluminum Front Panel/ SECC Chassis MicroATX Desktop Computer Case - Computer Cases
and on my next step im deciding on a MOBO which has become dificult. These 2 are the ones i'm deciding on http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2534 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2692
if you have an opinion or any other options please post..

 

[veg1992]

Ok since you're on an HTPC case you are limited to these: G35, Q35, G33 Boards as they are mATX

Newegg.com - ASUS P5E-VM DO LGA 775 Intel Q35 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards Thats not a bad board..
then its just your normal Tech-Forums build from there... whats your budget?

 

[osborne3]

Well my budget is around 1000$ AUS and im probably gonna hit up a 8800 GT

 

[SapperX]

Look into the similar apevia case, from what I gather they are better, and a lot cheaper. Plus I think they look loads better.

Newegg.com - APEVIA X-QPACK-BK/420 Black Aluminum 1.0 w/ ABS plastic front panel MicroATX Desktop Computer Case ATX 420W power supply Power Supply - Computer Cases

From personal experience, I can tell you apevia's psu's aren't half bad either (although I wouldn't recommend using it with a 8800 gt).

 

[osborne3]

Yeh its all good i'm pretty much up for any case now.
This MOBO seems pretty sweet ASUSTeK Computer Inc. and thnx for the hep : )

or this one ASUSTeK Computer Inc. suports higher RAM speed : )

 

[veg1992]

the first will still support the same DDR2 level as the second one.. its just that its recommended better on the second one

 

[osborne3]

Hey would u know if theres any SLI micro-atx boards coming out or any really sweet micro-atx boards coming out because i dont wanna buy a board only to find out a sweeter newer ones are just being released.

 

[osborne3]

Its all good now i've decided on what Motherboard im gonna use this one
Newegg.com - ASUS P5E-VM HDMI LGA 775 Intel G35 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
really nice board i reckon......it looks cool and can overclock : ) now all i have to do is find the rest of my parts lol.
If u have any ideas on what components or extras(cooling etc) i should get then say.

 

[Redmo0n]

Where are you buying from? Newegg doesn't ship to Australia, but you probably knew that.

Have a look at this: staticICE :: Australia's comprehensive computer hardware and gadget price comparison search engine

It has the cheapest products around Australia listed, just put it the item you want and it will give you the best prices around.

Also for a graphics card i recommend getting a HD 4850 or a 9800GTX, both with similar performance/price.

What will this computer be used for? Then we can give you the best build possible.

 

[osborne3]

Hey yeh its gonna be my laning rig and comp at my moms
And just using newegg as something to show it on hehe
And i've finished my build and i wen't for an 8800GT : )