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Here's what I have:
-Apex DM-387 MATX Black Micro Case
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=A355-2012
-Patriot G 4096MB DDR2 800MHz
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=P33-6095
-ASUS M4A785-M AMD 785G Socket AM3
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=A455-2881
-AMD Athlon II X2 250 3Ghz 2MB AM3 CPU
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=A79-0250
-WD Caviar 500GB Serial ATA HD 7200/16MB/SATA-3G
-Sony AD-7240S-0B Optiarc DVDRW
The case speaks for itself. It's a gorgeous and very sleek looking, with affordability in mind.
I went with the M4A785-M since it was a SMOKIN' deal on a very versatile mobo. I plan on using the Hybrid Crossfire tech to upgrade it later. I possibly may go quad core as well, later in the future.
The Athlon II X2 3ghz is quite an upgrade from my laptop's T7200 2ghz (Core 2 Duo). My current Inspiron E1505 has suited me well for the last 4 years or so. I also went with recommendations from this site to go with the 250 vs the 240 or 245, so I did.
What do you think? I know for standard computing it's just fine. Only gaming I plan on doing is playing Starcraft 2 (which I've waited 12 years to play lol) and possibly hop-on and see how WoW has changed over the last year or so.
I know 'a few more bucks could get you...', but, I am trying to be as... hmmmm... cost-efficient as possible LOL!
Hit me back with thoughts folks!
-James
EDIT: Added links
-Apex DM-387 MATX Black Micro Case
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=A355-2012
-Patriot G 4096MB DDR2 800MHz
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=P33-6095
-ASUS M4A785-M AMD 785G Socket AM3
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=A455-2881
-AMD Athlon II X2 250 3Ghz 2MB AM3 CPU
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=A79-0250
-WD Caviar 500GB Serial ATA HD 7200/16MB/SATA-3G
-Sony AD-7240S-0B Optiarc DVDRW
The case speaks for itself. It's a gorgeous and very sleek looking, with affordability in mind.
I went with the M4A785-M since it was a SMOKIN' deal on a very versatile mobo. I plan on using the Hybrid Crossfire tech to upgrade it later. I possibly may go quad core as well, later in the future.
The Athlon II X2 3ghz is quite an upgrade from my laptop's T7200 2ghz (Core 2 Duo). My current Inspiron E1505 has suited me well for the last 4 years or so. I also went with recommendations from this site to go with the 250 vs the 240 or 245, so I did.
What do you think? I know for standard computing it's just fine. Only gaming I plan on doing is playing Starcraft 2 (which I've waited 12 years to play lol) and possibly hop-on and see how WoW has changed over the last year or so.
I know 'a few more bucks could get you...', but, I am trying to be as... hmmmm... cost-efficient as possible LOL!
Hit me back with thoughts folks!
-James
EDIT: Added links
I'm wanting to get this case for an upcoming build of mine (Link here: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154087 ). There's one thing I'm unsure about. I am looking at the OCZ Reaper series of RAM, which has the extended heatsink on it. I found a very good deal on it, and figured why not. I'm also going to purchase the MSI 785GM-E65 Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130233). My question is, does anybody have this case, and if so, will the extended heatsink clear the drive bays? Will this fit or do I need to go to standard sized heatsinks. Thanks.
- Pyro
- Pyro