New SFF machine wanted.

**neil@DOMINO.ORG** · 13-10-2003, 08:58 PM

Folks,
I'm looking to go the small form factor way for a new room install that I plan to do, this will be for playing games on a Plasma screen. [note money no object].

Looking for a Shuttle that will do:

Intel with Intel chipset 3G++ HT
Onboard 10/100M
Firewire
USB 2.0
Memory Stick Pro
Optical Output for multichannel audio [DD/DTS etc]
1Gig memory [which type?]

Also need recommendations on a large quiet Hard disc drive,
the best video card, heard alot about the new Asus Radeon card

Thanks for the help,

Regards,
Neil.

**neil@DOMINO.ORG** · 13-10-2003, 09:00 PM

Also preferably no onboard video.

**d_fresh1** · 13-10-2003, 09:05 PM

the sn75g2 coming out in the near future (like next week or something) (edit: based on the intel canterwood chipset btw) will suit ur needs...as for HD ... a SATA 160gb Seagate Barracuda would suit u fine, u can get 2 and run them in raid 0 i should think. The new 9800 XT frm Asus should be coming out inabit, should be fun

...now can i have ur money?

**Bindibadgi** · 13-10-2003, 09:47 PM

u can turn off the onboard video.

Unless you go for something like the SN85G4 which has a built in card/stick reader, no onboard video but no optical out iirc. And it takes an Athlon 64 not P4, but they are just as good.

**XiXora** · 13-10-2003, 10:12 PM

sn85g4 is not very good imo... parallel port? 2/4 usb port? id rather have 6 or 8

**Stoo** · 13-10-2003, 10:54 PM

have you not heard of hubs? LOL

**Bunjiweb** · 14-10-2003, 12:03 AM

why the fook should you need a hub? Should have enough onboard!

Although imho 4 is PLENTY anyway...

Ben

**neil@DOMINO.ORG** · 14-10-2003, 08:33 AM

No AMD, too many compatability issues in the past. I want Intel CPU and chipset.

Regards,
Neil.

**XiXora** · 14-10-2003, 08:35 AM

i use up 4 now

only 2 left on the front...
lucky i have no money to buy extra gear

**neil@DOMINO.ORG** · 14-10-2003, 08:48 AM

Also 2 USB ports is fine.

**Bindibadgi** · 14-10-2003, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by neil@DOMINO.ORG
No AMD, too many compatability issues in the past. I want Intel CPU and chipset.

Regards,
Neil.

Then definately a SB75G then. Canterwood is the best intel consumer chipset out at the moment. 2 Sticks of 512meg PC3500 upwards and your 3gig p4 and you'll be laughing. Then just get a 6/7 in 1 card reader for your 3.5" bay but youll loose the ability for 2 harddisks unless you buy an external usb cardreader.

**neil@DOMINO.ORG** · 14-10-2003, 01:21 PM

But no optical support which is lame in my view considering the Realteck chip supports it. Is there any headers on the motherboard that look like they could take SP/DIF?

Neil.

**neil@DOMINO.ORG** · 14-10-2003, 01:27 PM

Where can I get PC3500 from? All I can find is 3200?

Neil.

**Bindibadgi** · 14-10-2003, 10:14 PM

Corsair, Geil, Hynix?

Uh, where u from? You can get PC3200, 3500, 3700, 4000 and even 4200 now iirc.

No idea about headers - try and find a review to see.

**neil@DOMINO.ORG** · 20-10-2003, 01:43 PM

just incase anyone is searching this machine SB75G2 does support SP-DIF in and out.,

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