First A6 Build. Recommendations Needed :)
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(2012-07-01, 03:29)ADAIR Wrote:
(2012-07-01, 01:50)bluray Wrote:
(2012-07-01, 00:08)ADAIR Wrote: Ok. I've been thinking about your suggestions so I've cancelled my order. I think I'm going to go with the A6-3500, and a different mico-atx case. I need one thats no more than 17 x 14 x 4 (W x L x H). Does anybody know of one that they really like. (preferably under $70 with PSU).

You guys are awesome Smile
Antec ISK300-150 ..........

I was thinking I might want a micro-atx case since I want the possibility to add a tuner card in the future.

Has anybody used this case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811121100

I have. Its a good case but cable management is tough.
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#17
(2012-07-01, 03:46)assassin Wrote: I have. Its a good case but cable management is tough.

I read a couple of reviews that said the PSU cables were a little short, making cable management tough.

How did you manage yours? Should I buy extensions for them?

BTW, Thanks for your guide over at AVS. It helped me a lot Smile
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#18
This "Silverstone ML03B+SeaSonic SS-300ET Bronze 300W" might be your best choice then. It's slightly higher price tag, but you will get better case and PSU. The 120mm PSU fan will make it very silent too....
>Alienware X51- do it all HTPC
>Simplify XBMC configurations
>HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC
I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio!
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(2012-07-01, 03:57)bluray Wrote: This "Silverstone ML03B+SeaSonic SS-300ET Bronze 300W" might be your best choice then. It's slightly higher price tag, but you will get better case and PSU. The 120mm PSU fan will make it very silent too....

Thanks bluray for the recommendation Smile

The ML03B will barely fit in my theater cabinet, and since the fans are on the side these would get blocked.

Sorry, I should have been more specific of my situation.
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#20
(2012-07-01, 03:52)ADAIR Wrote:
(2012-07-01, 03:46)assassin Wrote: I have. Its a good case but cable management is tough.

I read a couple of reviews that said the PSU cables were a little short, making cable management tough.

How did you manage yours? Should I buy extensions for them?

BTW, Thanks for your guide over at AVS. It helped me a lot Smile

It depends on the motherboard. If I recall it was fine in the last build that I did. The fan in the front ends up having a decent amount of cabling behind it and thus restricts airflow a bit. Its still a good case though.
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#21
(2012-07-01, 04:01)ADAIR Wrote:
(2012-07-01, 03:57)bluray Wrote: This "Silverstone ML03B+SeaSonic SS-300ET Bronze 300W" might be your best choice then. It's slightly higher price tag, but you will get better case and PSU. The 120mm PSU fan will make it very silent too....

Thanks bluray for the recommendation Smile

The ML03B will barely fit in my theater cabinet, and since the fans are on the side these would get blocked.

Sorry, I should have been more specific of my situation.
It's the same size as what you listed above. For A6-3500 build, you don't need a case fan.....the 120mm PSU fan and this "Scythe SCBSK-2100" 120mm CPU fan is all you need to keep it cool.....

>Alienware X51- do it all HTPC
>Simplify XBMC configurations
>HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC
I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio!
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#22
(2012-07-01, 04:07)bluray Wrote:
(2012-07-01, 04:01)ADAIR Wrote:
(2012-07-01, 03:57)bluray Wrote: This "Silverstone ML03B+SeaSonic SS-300ET Bronze 300W" might be your best choice then. It's slightly higher price tag, but you will get better case and PSU. The 120mm PSU fan will make it very silent too....

Thanks bluray for the recommendation Smile

The ML03B will barely fit in my theater cabinet, and since the fans are on the side these would get blocked.

Sorry, I should have been more specific of my situation.
It's the same size as what you listed above. For A6-3500 build, you don't need a case fan.....the 120mm PSU fan and this "Scythe SCBSK-2100" 120mm CPU fan is all you need to keep it cool.....

If he's putting it in a cubby he may indeed need a case fan.
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#23
Ok. I clicked buy AGAIN. My first post has been updated with what I bought Big Grin
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