ces wrote:

cmge wrote:scurk 3000

what is scurk 3000?

Yes, the fanmate is used to control the speed of a fan.

ok cool... thanks again

SCURK-3000 = Scythe Universal Retention Kit 3

i really appreciated the input guys... especially ces and quest_for_silence the reason i didnt go for a better build is that i had a few spare parts lying around and i got the zotac board really cheap... this build wont be on all the time so im not too worried about increased sound and heat... it wi...

wouldnt that cut interfere with the slim optical drive? i mean from the looks of it the big shuriken needs that space to fit properly http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/attachments/completed-htpc-projects-61/51246d1260112870-single-seat-htpc-migrated-server-client-setup-dsc00682.jpg @OP: I would just...

hi im building a mini itx htpc with the following specs mobo: GF9300-G-E cpu: e8400 case: antec isk 300-150 slim optical drive 2gb ram what would be the best heatsink for the e8400 with the given case and mobo... ive read that the xigmatek d982 fits without mods and the big shuriken fits with some m...

hi

im interested in purchasing the 130w, i have a few questions though,

will it be enough for my build?

case: antec isk 300
mobo: Zotac GF9300-G-E
cpu: e8400
ram: 2x1gb or 2x2gb ddr2-800
optical drive: slimline dvdrw
hdd: 500gb WB blue scorpio + 120gb WB blue scorpio
vidcard: ati 5450 or 5570