i was thinking of getting a dual card solution but first is need to get a new motherboard what supports dual PCI-E slots. Im not sure if my computer case can fit the motherboard, so is there different seizes for computer cases or its all just the same standard because my computer case does not seem very large.
Most take ATX, you probably have that. Whats your current board?
im not sure which board i have but it has 3 pci and 1 pci-E slots.
Any brands or names on it? Like the chipset fan? What CPU does it take? Socket 939, 940 etc.
its by msi with a ati express 200 chipset and it supports 939 pin, i didnt build my computer so im not sure if the company tried to cheap out on as much as possible.
Last edited by Rofl_My_Waffle (2006-02-11 15:43:19)
look at the name of the board and if it says SLI or Crossfire, it has 2 pci-e slots
SLI's for dual nvidia graphic card and Crossfire is for ATI, but i recommend SLI because Crossfire is not very popular atm(not working that good)
if your case is ATX, you should buy ATX size mobo
usually everything's ATX so don't worry about it too much
SLI's for dual nvidia graphic card and Crossfire is for ATI, but i recommend SLI because Crossfire is not very popular atm(not working that good)
if your case is ATX, you should buy ATX size mobo
usually everything's ATX so don't worry about it too much
it looks exactly the same but with one more pci slot. If i get a new computer case which brand or special features should i look for.
Last edited by Rofl_My_Waffle (2006-02-11 15:49:23)
If you don't know the answer to that, you shouldn't be building anything...
Silverstone, Antec and Lian Li all make excellent cases. If your pc will run hot look for one with good cooling capabilities. There are other good case makers out there but I prefer one of those 3.
lol, Only one that resembles what your saying. What CPU are you running?Rofl_My_Waffle wrote:
it looks exactly the same but with one more pci slot. If i get a new computer case which brand or special features should i look for.
thermaltake tsunami
very decent cooling with plenty o' space
and not that expensive
very decent cooling with plenty o' space
and not that expensive
this is my mobo http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_sp … RS480M2-IL
what case do you have?
is ur company built? if it is then ur new board wont work since company boards. we need to know if its pre-built or u build it urself
i got the answer to my question now, and it wont fit. Can someone recommend me a good company that makes good cases and what type of features should i be looking for.
We can't really tell you what features to look for, because that depends on what kind of computer you plan on building. For example, are you looking for a powerful gaming computer? Do you want it to run very quiet? Are you looking for things like lights on the sides? Possibly a computer with a transparent side? Do you plan on water cooling? How big of a tower do you want(this question is key, as it will determine what kind of case you get)?Rofl_My_Waffle wrote:
i got the answer to my question now, and it wont fit. Can someone recommend me a good company that makes good cases and what type of features should i be looking for.
These are the types of cases that fit your board(Micro-ATX form factor,according to that link you gave us).
MicroATX desktops
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi … ;maxPrice=
MicroATX Mid Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi … ;maxPrice=
MicroATX mini Tower
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi … ;maxPrice=
MicroATX slim case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129161
Last edited by -=1stInF.|Slappey (2006-02-12 23:14:49)
this is a good buy, and also one of the top cases for aircooling
ANTEC P180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129154
Sonata II
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129155
off topic a bit but i just bought a thermaltake symphony for my beasty, its on its way
ANTEC P180
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129154
Sonata II
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811129155
off topic a bit but i just bought a thermaltake symphony for my beasty, its on its way
Last edited by .ACB|_Cutthroat1 (2006-02-12 23:38:56)