Cheap case for 780G uATX, Sargas, F2, picoPSu, 1 case fan?

ist.martin · Post by **ist.martin** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:32 pm

I am thinking of building a very simple NAS/HTPC system:

AMD Sempron Sargas: $37
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819103698

Biostar TForce TA780G: $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 813138105R

Kingston 2GB DDR2 800: $34
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6820134113

1 TB Ecogreen F2 HD: $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6822152173

I assume I'll be able to power the whole thing with a 102W PicoPsu: $70
http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-150-XT-102-power-kit

From the sounds of it, the stock Sempron cooler will be fine. I'm hoping that a single, quiet, 800rpm, 120mm case fan can cool everything just fine.

Is there a simple cheap case that I can use?

Right now, total cost is about $270, and I'd like to keep the cost way down . Ideas? Any silent case/PSU combos instead of getting the PicoPSU by itself?

Thanks.

kosmonautbruce · Post by **kosmonautbruce** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:42 pm

I'm using an Antec NSK2400, that I got from the B-Stock sale on the Antec site. It doesn't come with a PSU, but that would be preferable if you stick with the picoPSU.

Parappaman · Post by **Parappaman** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:01 am

Enermax Laguna? It comes with a PSU (though a more powerful one), so you'll save on this part if you think it will suffice.

Avalanche · Post by **Avalanche** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:03 pm

Hey, can I dig this thread up? Newegg is having a combo special with the Sargas, and I have an idea for building a SFF case. But I need a power supply.

Like Martin, I'm interested in building on the cheap. I've never bought the Pico PSU, but I don't find the price compelling. I realize it can't be beat for silence, though.

A number of mini ATX power supplies are available on Newegg. Has anyone used these? Any chance of a SPCR review?

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory ... r-Supplies

Namheul · Post by **Namheul** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:40 am

Im after a similar case too. NSK2400 is way too big, im after something that is almost no bigger than a mATX board.

Any suggestions?

JamieG · Post by **JamieG** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:57 pm

Well, if your mATX motherboard is a little undersize (20cm x 24.4cm) rather than the mATX standard dimensions of 24.4x24.4, then if you are willing to do a bit of DIY, then you might be able to do what I'm trying to do and fit the mobo into a Lian Li PC-Q07 case (mITX case, but should be just large enough to fit a mobo that is 20cm x 24.4).

My Gigabyte G31 mobo is about 19.4 x 24.4 and it just fits. You'd have to drill your own motherboard standoff positions though.