Case Size/Type for Motherboard?

[DemizeGamer]

What is the case size/type (ex: mini ATX) for this motherboard?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-M863N-Optiplex-760-SFF-SMALL-FORM-FACTOR-Motherboard-2-2GHz-Core-2-Duo-/361247685121?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item541c0a3a01

 

[Somasundaram Sathiyathasan]

That should bring you back to the future! lol

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Biostar has a reputation for uber-cheapness which is reflected in shorter life. (Rumor, I don't have the numbers to support that)

The MSI would be my overwhelming recommendation out of those two.

 

[DemizeGamer]

Now you are thinking along the right lines! When I lived in Atlanta, there was a store nearby that sold used, off-lease equipment at very reasonable prices; laptops too. See if you can find a LGA1155 motherboard and then we can look for the best CPU to go in it.

Biostar has a reputation for uber-cheapness which is reflected in shorter life. (Rumor, I don't have the numbers to support that)

The MSI would be my overwhelming recommendation out of those two.

Here is a processor that supports PCI-E 3.0 (Expensive, to me)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/161659592308?item=161659592308&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

Or should I just use this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i3-550-3-2GHz-SLBUD-CPU-Processor-Socket-LGA1156-4MB-/261831024308?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf6585eb4

 

[Somasundaram Sathiyathasan]

That i3 is not compatible. The socket is a typo, it actually s a socket 1156 CPU. Look for a i3-2xxx series CPU

 

[DemizeGamer]

I will go with a pentium...: http://www.ebay.com/sch/CPUs-Processors-/164/i.html?_sop=15&LH_BIN=1&_fpos=&Socket%2520Type=LGA%25201155%252FSocket%2520H2&Processor%2520Type=Core%2520i3%25202nd%2520Gen%252E%7CCore%2520i3%25203rd%2520Gen%252E&_dcat=164&rt=nc

I'll get this Pentium:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Pentium-G620-2-60GHz-3MB-5-GT-s-SR05R-Socket-1155-Tested-/221731480103?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a039e227

And I can Over Clock It.

 

[Somasundaram Sathiyathasan]

You can't overclock that Pentium. It's not an unlocked chip.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

At your price, you are probably going to be able to afford a Pentium.

 

[DemizeGamer]

Then I will get a Pentium, and get an i3 later

Now to memory,

This one (8gb):
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-M378B5773CH0-CH9-PC3-10600U-Desktop-Memory/dp/B00TEG0POW/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1428096906&sr=1-1

Or This one (4gb):
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-1866MHz-Non-ECC-HX318C9SR/dp/B00N8H06H4/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1428088299&sr=1-4

I want the Kingston, because it is 1866MHz, while the other one is 1333MHz, but the Samsung is cheaper by about $10.00, so I will get the Samsung, then the Kingston later on.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

You can get new 1 x 4Gb for under $30.00. The 4 x 2 will be fine. Your motherboard has enough slots.

 

[DemizeGamer]

Which CPU fan is better?

ZALMAN:
http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Computer-Prevention-Heatsink-CNPS9500AT/dp/B000HKDA0U/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8

Cooler Master:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=lp_11036281_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1428103225&sr=1-1

 

[DonkeyOatie]

The Cooler Master is the standard go-to budget fan, Very good for it's price.

However, I'd be looking at a dirt cheap used stock Intel fan. you might get one for free from someone who is upgrading.

 

[JQB45]

To help you make decisions about what components to buy I suggest doing a search with google on each component and reading the pros and cons. This way you will begin the process of understanding what meets your needs for a given budget. That is how pretty much all of us learned these things, lots of reading.

 

[DemizeGamer]

The Cooler Master is the standard go-to budget fan, Very good for it's price.

However, I'd be looking at a dirt cheap used stock Intel fan. you might get one for free from someone who is upgrading.

I actually have an intel cpu fan, but is for Socket 478, but can I do anything to make it work in that motherboard? Or will that cost money?

And can my Thermaltake fan work? Here, I will send you a link to it:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=633552

That looks like my thermaltake fan 100%

OR... I could use my dad's OEM cpu fan (LGA775), he uses an LED (I think) ZALMAN one now.

 

[Somasundaram Sathiyathasan]

Try and look for a stock fan. A stock fan should be enough for your needs, as you won't be overclocking.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Yes, an 'old' one of the right socket. I'd give you one, but all I have are LGA1150s. (and some of my students want them)

 

[Somasundaram Sathiyathasan]

Yes, an 'old' one of the right socket. I'd give you one, but all I have are LGA1150s. (and some of my students want them)

LGA 1150 fans are the same as LGA 1155 fans. All the 115x fans are compatible with each other (they fit in the same way).

 

[DonkeyOatie]

He was asking for a LGA775 though, they are different.

 

[DemizeGamer]

Yeah, but the motherboard is LGA1155, so that is what I need, but i just wanted to know if I can fit an LGA775 fan in a LGA1155 Slot.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

My bad then, I misunderstood.

A LOT of people have bought the Pentium G3258 which comes with a premium stock cooler, and then have added an aftermarket cooler to it. You should be able to find a spare cheap on e-bay or somewhere. No, the LGA 775 is a bit different IIRC.

 

[Somasundaram Sathiyathasan]

Yeah, but the motherboard is LGA1155, so that is what I need, but i just wanted to know if I can fit an LGA775 fan in a LGA1155 Slot.

You should be able to find a cheap spare HSF on eBay. The one which comes with the G3258, like DonkeyOatie said, is quite good. I have a G3258 in my HTPC and I've OC'ed it to 4.2GHz on the stock cooler with fairly low temperatures, which is quite impressive. They're only like $5 or less, so it should be perfect.

 

[DemizeGamer]

I'm back, Iv'e choose a good gaming PC, that will be upgraded over time

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/DemizeGamer/saved/#view=Tm6xFT

I'm getting the processor off amazon, because it has a CPU fan and heat sink