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Which SFF build (two options)

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mhaskell

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Already have HD, Memory, DVD burner, and vid card

Either

Shuttle SG33G5B and E4400 2.0GHz
for $435

Or
Thermaltake LANBOX Lite
GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS2R LGA 775 Intel G33
Rosewill RP500-2 500W,ATX12V v2.01 Power Supply
E4400 2.0GHz

For $400

Which would overclock better?
 
I would go with the Thermaltake lite setup personally. I like the fact the TT has a 90mm in front and 2 60mm in back. I have a friend who has one and it is super quite considering the 60mm fans. It is a sharp looking case also. As for overclocking, The Gigabyte board is one of the best in a micro ATX form. I have the Gigabyte and I love it. Could you spring a little more for a better power supply? I highly recommend a Modular Power Supply. It is a must for SFF cases.
maybe this one? I had one for 4 years before I upgraded.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817194003

or this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817128002

or this one(I have this one now)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001
better price:
http://www.buy.com/prod/corsair-520w-sli-certified-modular-atx-power-supply/q/loc/101/203270716.html

Do you plan on a Video card?
 
I'd personally get the Lanbox even though I dont particularly like the Lanbox. Why? Shuttles are fine but if you can build your own you can get more for your money. Getting the exact components you want is a plus too. I'm also going to say that DS2R will OC better as well. Definately get the Corsair 520HX. Those other choices cant match it in quality. Also if you plan to OC you'd get a better OC with a seperate dedicated video card.
 
Get a Qpack2. So much better and lighter. Also the PSu is more than fine for what you have.
 
if you are going to get an e4400 don't get the gigabyte board unless you have some quality ram. The asus board cand do 1:1 with 800mhz fsb chips.
 
If the qpack2 is based on the first gen qpack

I would avoid it.. Sun dried poop stained toilet paper has less flex then the qpack gen 1
 
I have a QPack2 and it is much better than the 1st one. The PSU is also MUCH better than the 1st one. I would say it's actually pretty decent.
 
I'll have to check out the second gen

The front looks better from what ive seen in pics

Is the top thicker then the first gen
 
tmaxxking1 said:
If the qpack2 is based on the first gen qpack

I would avoid it.. Sun dried poop stained toilet paper has less flex then the qpack gen 1
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whats wrong with a qpack ??? except for the psu its a fine case !!!
 
Just not happy with the build quality

Top doesnt line up right actually dents the back of the case where the thumb screw goes into the psu

The front moves real easy leaving a gap

Top got dented by a hotwheels that rolled off my desk

Motherboard tray is flimsy

Not to mention you would have less chance of getting cut with a plastic bag full of razor blades
 
The 2nd GEn is MUCH better. However UPS usually bangs the daylights out of things. Box had holes and came OPEN! I've ordered 2 and 1 was a lill off but I bent it into shape. I hate UPS. You can expect that from a PURE LIGHT aluminum case. However a matchbox car?!?!?! lol

Again the 2nd gen is better as is the PSU. MUCH better PSU. You can actually feel comfy using it.
 
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