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With the same system and cooling, would the 6000 Windsor at stick speed of 3.0 run significantly cooler than the 5000Black OC'd to the same 3.0 speed? Any real advantages to the stock 6000 over the OC'd BlacK?

I want to build a microATX system with lowend dual core, DVD burner, 320G HD and mid level video card. Can anyone suggest a high quality mATX PSU and where to get it? I may have to go with a maore expensive case that can accept a regular PSU, but I really want a compact system.

Thanks for all the replies. The Sparkle PSU posted is the one I have. Since I am saving a few bucks by reusing my DVD drive/burner, I'll go ahead and get the dual core CPU. I also may see how the onboard video is before buying a card. I'll post when it's all together!

Sorry, left off the mobo- I'm thinking of GIGABYTE GA-M61SME-S2 AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128045 I had heard that Sparkle was made by FSP, but I don't really know for sure. I could probably get a Seasonic for...

What do you all think of this build? It will be mainly for wp, burning cds and watching movies as well as low level games (old TR, Simms, etc). For these uses will I see a significant benefit from using a dual core processer? ENERMAX ECA2020 Mini Case Retail...

Thanks, I decided not to use the Microfly. I'm going to build a very cheap basic system for my daughter; if that works out I'll build a gaming machine for myself. I don't think the cheapo needs firewire, etc. I will post my build before I order for any advice.

Hi, looking for suggestions for a good MB to use w/ Microfly Micro ATX case. Looking at a couple of Gigabyte boards, but are there any boards w/ USB & Firewire on the front so I don't have to use connectors? If no MB configured like this, how would I connect a FW PCI card to the front of the...