- Jul 5, 2011
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Hello, some of you have heard my ideas of a computer built inside a small subwoofer, well i think i found teh roght sub for the case, now i need parts, i can find many by myself, but i always like to have ideas and suggestions from you guys. here is what i would really appreciate suggestions on:
PSU- im currently looking at mini itx power supplies which would be great for the build because of the size of the sub. the problem is all teh ones i have seen are little known brands that i am not sure i can trust, since i will probably be selling this box.
CPU- Im trying to find a intel cpu that is fairly powerful, but uses a very low tdp, i have seen a i think 35W pentium, but i cant remember, but any that can survive on low wattage and not overheat because of the small case.
GPU- ill probably look into a last gen (or farther back if nessisary) gpu that will be small, have a small form factor option, and be powerful enough for an HTPC or low end gaming rig.
MOBO- mini itx is probably going to be nessisary, partially just to save space for air movement, as the whol ething will only have 1 80mm fan in front (where the bass pipe is) and another in the back, and possibly another where the speaker was, but im not sure of size as i want to put some plexy surrounding it, with the fan in the middle, but im not sure where exactly i can mount it because there is cloth over the plastic guard.
any other parts or suggestions are great, the main thing is brands for the PSU and motherboard, there arent many brand name motherboards that are mini itx that dont rape the wallet, and i havent seen ANY mini itx power supplies that are brand name (ocz, corsair, antec) most are ones like apevia and compucase.
i am not sure of the budget as i havent looked into what most people would pay for this.. different.. type of build, im hoping the wow factor and uses of it will allow me to have a slightly higher budget, but i also have to save up the money for it. oh, and im going to try to market the "it will fit in with your theatre hardware better than a big desktop" type of advertisement, as many people have sub woofers with their surround sound. and when it is done it will look awsome too lol.
PSU- im currently looking at mini itx power supplies which would be great for the build because of the size of the sub. the problem is all teh ones i have seen are little known brands that i am not sure i can trust, since i will probably be selling this box.
CPU- Im trying to find a intel cpu that is fairly powerful, but uses a very low tdp, i have seen a i think 35W pentium, but i cant remember, but any that can survive on low wattage and not overheat because of the small case.
GPU- ill probably look into a last gen (or farther back if nessisary) gpu that will be small, have a small form factor option, and be powerful enough for an HTPC or low end gaming rig.
MOBO- mini itx is probably going to be nessisary, partially just to save space for air movement, as the whol ething will only have 1 80mm fan in front (where the bass pipe is) and another in the back, and possibly another where the speaker was, but im not sure of size as i want to put some plexy surrounding it, with the fan in the middle, but im not sure where exactly i can mount it because there is cloth over the plastic guard.
any other parts or suggestions are great, the main thing is brands for the PSU and motherboard, there arent many brand name motherboards that are mini itx that dont rape the wallet, and i havent seen ANY mini itx power supplies that are brand name (ocz, corsair, antec) most are ones like apevia and compucase.
i am not sure of the budget as i havent looked into what most people would pay for this.. different.. type of build, im hoping the wow factor and uses of it will allow me to have a slightly higher budget, but i also have to save up the money for it. oh, and im going to try to market the "it will fit in with your theatre hardware better than a big desktop" type of advertisement, as many people have sub woofers with their surround sound. and when it is done it will look awsome too lol.
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