ok so for my next computer I've decided to do something really different. I want to get a nice rig in a very small case because I move this thing around weekly.
I basically want a 45nm Quad core core 2 duo, my existing 8800GT card and put it in the smallest case possible. so small that I want to use a flexible riser card to make the Vid card lay flat. I need to find a Mobo that has 1 built in gigabit ethernet connection, at least 6 total usb slots (dont care how many are in back VS just board headers), and built in sound card.
I want to mod a small case like a 2u or something so be as small and light as possible if I have to have the psu seperate to make the case smaller that's fine. I figure I can get a modular psu, dremel in the atx header and junk so that when I take it apart it almost fits in a back pack (think xbox 360 power brick style).
Now I know there are some really tiny PSUs too so that part is just a thought. Ive also once heard of this really small solid state psu that didn't need any fans or anything but if I remember correctly it was only like a 135watt which of course wouldn't do.
if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions on cases or specific mobos to help I'd love to hear them.
if there are any mini-atx boards that will do quad core and pci-x 16x I would jump on it.
I basically want a 45nm Quad core core 2 duo, my existing 8800GT card and put it in the smallest case possible. so small that I want to use a flexible riser card to make the Vid card lay flat. I need to find a Mobo that has 1 built in gigabit ethernet connection, at least 6 total usb slots (dont care how many are in back VS just board headers), and built in sound card.
I want to mod a small case like a 2u or something so be as small and light as possible if I have to have the psu seperate to make the case smaller that's fine. I figure I can get a modular psu, dremel in the atx header and junk so that when I take it apart it almost fits in a back pack (think xbox 360 power brick style).
Now I know there are some really tiny PSUs too so that part is just a thought. Ive also once heard of this really small solid state psu that didn't need any fans or anything but if I remember correctly it was only like a 135watt which of course wouldn't do.
if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions on cases or specific mobos to help I'd love to hear them.
if there are any mini-atx boards that will do quad core and pci-x 16x I would jump on it.