Crossblade Ranger case?

[CombustibleLemons]

This crossblade ranger looks like a motherboard that doesn't even go in a case! Does it have a custom case or does it fit in a normal one. Or is it just external? If it has a custom case please link me it

 

[TechyInAZ]

what do you mean doesn't go into a case? It can go into many cases and look good.

My recommendation is to get a Corsair 450D and corsairs 120mm fans and put the red rings on them. That will look great!

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/obsidian-series-450d-mid-tower-pc-case

 

[CombustibleLemons]

what do you mean doesn't go into a case? It can go into many cases and look good.

My recommendation is to get a Corsair 450D and corsairs 120mm fans and put the red rings on them. That will look great!

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/obsidian-series-450d-mid-tower-pc-case

sorry it just looked so as the ports and plugs are so.... Close and crammed to the board. Not to mention all the buttons on the surface. I assumed it was external-ish. I haven't received it yet so I need to know. Also with these buttons on the surface and close-to-board plugs. How should I install it? (Sorry first computer build)

 

[TechyInAZ]

what do you mean doesn't go into a case? It can go into many cases and look good.

My recommendation is to get a Corsair 450D and corsairs 120mm fans and put the red rings on them. That will look great!

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/obsidian-series-450d-mid-tower-pc-case

sorry it just looked so as the ports and plugs are so.... Close and crammed to the board. Not to mention all the buttons on the surface. I assumed it was external-ish. I haven't received it yet so I need to know. Also with these buttons on the surface and close-to-board plugs. How should I install it? (Sorry first computer build)

Ah, no all motherboards are designed to go into cases.

All you need to do is just screw the motherboard via it's screw holes into the motherboards screw holes. the motherboard manual will help you with this.

But I'd highly recommend watching Newegg TVs "How to Build a Computer" series on YouTube. It has a ton of info for first time builders like yourself.

 

[geofelt]

It looks to me like a standard ATX motherboard.
Is there possibly more than one? Link to what you see.

 

[TechyInAZ]

It looks to me like a standard ATX motherboard.
Is there possibly more than one? Link to what you see.

https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/CROSSBLADE_RANGER/

This is what I'm assuming he means.

 

[geofelt]

It looks to me like a standard ATX motherboard.
Is there possibly more than one? Link to what you see.

https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/CROSSBLADE_RANGER/

Specs say standard ATX.
It will fit in any case that takes at least ATX sized motherboards.

 

[CombustibleLemons]

Ok. Great! And what of those ports? Will they "stick out" of the case?

 

[CombustibleLemons]

One more question. What sort of power supply would i need with this and what would it have to be compatible with (e.g motherboard, processor, fans)

 

[geofelt]

Ok. Great! And what of those ports? Will they "stick out" of the case?

Your motherboard will come with a I/o back panel that fits into your case. They are all of standard dimensions. Some of the ports will stick out through that panel.

Your psu needs are gated by your graphics card and not much else. Here is a chart to help:

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

 

[CombustibleLemons]

Ok. Great! And what of those ports? Will they "stick out" of the case?

Your motherboard will come with a I/o back panel that fits into your case. They are all of standard dimensions. Some of the ports will stick out through that panel.

Your psu needs are gated by your graphics card and not much else. Here is a chart to help:

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

well... For now i'll be using the integrated gfx card in my amd a8 processor, as it is (apparently) as good as certain amd graphics cards. So what should I do for power at this stage?

 

[CombustibleLemons]

From what I'm seeing in this video. The wattage doesn't really matter. But if you can get a high amount of wattage with quality parts. It's best. So... The higher the wattage the better? (assuming it's well-made)

 

[geofelt]

Without a discrete graphics card, a 300w psu should do it.
But, since a psu in the 450-650 range is similarly priced, I would overprovision a bit.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

You will then have the ability to upgrade to a strong graphics card in the future.

 

[CombustibleLemons]

So really the gfx card is like the "main" power eater. So should i just do 300 watts as stock and if I choose a gfx card before I make it just add on the wattage of the card. Sound good?

 

[geofelt]

OK, except that a quality 300w psu will be just about as expensive as a quality 450-650w psu.
Save yourself some future angst and buy a good psu in the first place. It will be good for a long time.

 

[CombustibleLemons]

alright, thanks! I'll go for that then