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To: Mike McFarland who wrote (75038)	4/18/2011 8:07:06 PM
From: Sexton O Blake	Read Replies (1) of 110652

PMS is right. I want to salvage what I can with my P4 system - figured the case is fine and probably okay with the PSU as well. That was until I discovered a MOBO class I was looking at required an 8 pin connector. After some digging - I realized either I need to get an older class MOBO or ditch the PSU. I probably will ditch it so that I can get a new fast system in that case, but will probably revisit and get a MOBO that supports the PSU. I usually start with CPU first (as to what I am prepared to spend) then work backwards - what MOBOS will work (also based on features) then add in the case, PSU etc. Case issues - ie I want a case with 6 USB out at the front. Great, but does the MOBO have a header unit in the center that supports 6 additional USBs? In your case, be VERY careful. If you go uATX, then the size of the video matters - tricky to get good small video cards to fit in the HTPC cases. Can't say that the spec sizes (dimensions) are good enough - might need to ensure the card says it will work in a uATX if a small unit is what you are aiming for. HTPC - what OS are you going to run? Good site for a silent world (helps toward getting a good HTPC) silentpcreview.com

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