ATOM build, need advice

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i'm going to build a small atom build to use as a download box
here is what i want so far:
* Atom mobo
* 1GB ddr2 800
* WD WD10EACS
*?W PicoPSU


should i take intel D945GCLF or D945GCLF2 ?
what pico psu should i use in this rig?
is there other 1T hdd i should consider?
 
iakovl said:
i'm going to build a small atom build to use as a download box
here is what i want so far:
* Atom mobo
* 1GB ddr2 800
* WD WD10EACS
*?W PicoPSU


should i take intel D945GCLF or D945GCLF2 ?
what pico psu should i use in this rig?
is there other 1T hdd i should consider?
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Go with the D945GCLF2 since it has the dual-core Atom CPU. Never know when you'll need that second core and since the price difference is pretty small, just go for the GCLF2.

PSU wise, I recommend getting at least a 90W Pico PSU (Personally would get a 120W for future headroom) with the appropriate AC adapter. Make sure whatever PSU you buy has that P4 CPU connector since the Atom mobos require that.

That 1TB drive is a good choice.
 
If the price difference is negligible, DDR2-800 will downclock to DDR2-667.
 
I use a G-Skill DDR2 800 Cas 4 stick of ram in my DC atom build, it works fine with the downclocking. I would say got for the DC atom, I actually used mine as my main machine while i was putting together my current rig it wasn't that bad to use for web browsing and light mutitasking.

As for the psu be in the save side and get a 120W and make sure it has the 4 pin P4 connector
 
Heh, I'd definitely get one of these to play with if I didn't have a car payment now. :( pics plz!
 
here is a small dilemma
it will cost me 800nis to get the D945GCLF2 and 90W picopsu with the brick.

in the same cash i can buy:
amd 4850e - 320nis
Gigabyte MA74GM-S2H - 330 nis
hec-250srt - 210nis
just 860nis, and i can get it in israel and not order it from ebay

should i even consider this option or just stick with the ATOM

or i can get a Shuttle KPC K45, with a E2200 or so...
 
I'd go with the Shuttle since it does provide you with a bit more flexibility in terms of performance. In addition, I'd trust a Shuttle PSU over a HEC PSU any day.
 
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