knight508
04-29-2011, 02:18 PM
Hello!
I've been thinking of making a little server/media station box lately and I've specced out the following:
CPU: Intel i3-2100T ($135)
MOBO:ASRpck H67M (B3) ($95)
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 320GB ($43)
RAM: G.Skill RipJaw 4GB ($41)
Case: ???
PSU: ???
I was curious if anyone here had made a similar setup before with either a Micro or Mini ATX case? I want to keep this thing small, cool, quiet, and efficient. Would you take one form factor over the other (MicroATX vs MiniATX)? As you can see I'm undecided on the case which makes we question a PSU as well. When I search around for mico/mini ATX PSUs I don't see any of the good brands but instead crap like Diablotek and off-brands like dynapower and just a bunch of other stuff with poor ratings. Any of you know of any popular small form factor cases? Thanks
P.S. I've done some searching but wanted to see if I can get some solid opinions/suggestions.
I've been thinking of making a little server/media station box lately and I've specced out the following:
CPU: Intel i3-2100T ($135)
MOBO:ASRpck H67M (B3) ($95)
HDD: WD Caviar Blue 320GB ($43)
RAM: G.Skill RipJaw 4GB ($41)
Case: ???
PSU: ???
I was curious if anyone here had made a similar setup before with either a Micro or Mini ATX case? I want to keep this thing small, cool, quiet, and efficient. Would you take one form factor over the other (MicroATX vs MiniATX)? As you can see I'm undecided on the case which makes we question a PSU as well. When I search around for mico/mini ATX PSUs I don't see any of the good brands but instead crap like Diablotek and off-brands like dynapower and just a bunch of other stuff with poor ratings. Any of you know of any popular small form factor cases? Thanks
P.S. I've done some searching but wanted to see if I can get some solid opinions/suggestions.