Making a lan/ portable gaming rig...

So I might get a portable micro atx gaming pc to go between my dad's and my grandma's and friends houses. I definetly want a case with a handle but not a cheap flimsey one. It's not going to be as good as my main rig. Not sure about the price rane yet, but most likely under $1000, not saying I want to spend $1000 though, I don't need max settings for a back up rig. Probably a 9800 gtx+ or hd 4850 at MAX, not needed, most likely a 9800gt or something. I have a few questions though:

1.Can I use a normal psu or do i need a certain size? plus I've checked the smaller ones on newegg and there isnt any good brands so idk.

2.What's a good heat sink that will acctually fit in this?

I will need everything including m/kb, monitor, speakers/headset ect. ect. Anyone wan to help make a wishlist?

I really like the look of this case, been thinking about making a LAN rig for a while.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112151

Check out what this guy did with it, awesome!:

http://www.million-dollar-pc.com/systems-2008/lian-li/tremeloes/lian-li-pc-v350b.htm

It's not the smallest of cases, but it does allow for larger heatsinks, its even possible to have internal watercooling!

This case can take normal sized PSU'. However with other cases you may need to get a Micro ATX PSU

I don't pay too much attention to cases since I'm not in the market for a new computer....but my trip to MicroCenter last weekend, I saw this case (click here). This might work out for you...I don't know too much about it, but it looks like it might do you good for a lan pc.

Here's a build using the Antec Skeleton case. I'll do a build using newegg.com.

Check this out....just an idea. The MB can support SLI, but not sure if something like that would fit well in this case.

Here's a build using the Antec Skeleton case. I'll do a build using newegg.com.

Check this out....just an idea. The MB can support SLI, but not sure if something like that would fit well in this case.

neatfeatguy

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2844204&Sku=T925-2248 - Thermaltake Black LANBOX Micro-ATX Case with Front USB, FireWire, Audio Ports, Clear Side and Aluminum Handle $119

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2844204&Sku=T925-2248 - Thermaltake Black LANBOX Micro-ATX Case with Front USB, FireWire, Audio Ports, Clear Side and Aluminum Handle $119

04dcarraher

^ to go along with case

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4387062&CatId=2621 -MSI K9N6PGM2-V Motherboard CPU Bundle - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Processor 3.0GHz OEM -$120

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3089474&CatId=3412 -XMS2 DHX 4gb - $90 ($60AR*) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4209965&CatId=3585 - 9800GT $130 ($99* AR*) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3564505&CatId=2459 - 500gb Hd $65 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3876197&CatId=1079 - 500 watt psu $70 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3424382&CatId=89 - dvd drive $25

also heres a cpu cooler. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2604150&CatId=2545 $15

total cost $515 without rebates.

^ to go along with case

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4387062&CatId=2621 -MSI K9N6PGM2-V Motherboard CPU Bundle - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Processor 3.0GHz OEM -$120

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3089474&CatId=3412 -XMS2 DHX 4gb - $90 ($60AR*) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4209965&CatId=3585 - 9800GT $130 ($99* AR*) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3564505&CatId=2459 - 500gb Hd $65 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3876197&CatId=1079 - 500 watt psu $70 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3424382&CatId=89 - dvd drive $25

04dcarraher

LET THIS BE A WARNING FOR THOSE MINI-BOXES. You WILL have to make a cut in the lower-most 3.5" drive bay in most of those micro-atx cases in order to fit a modern 10.5" video card in the slot. It's not a major one, but if you don't have something that can cut through metal, you will not be able to fit the video card in.DGFreak

The X2 6000 is faster then the E5**** series and is more comparable to a Q6600(only two cores being used)04dcarraher

Most places that have benchmarks have bias views, here on yougamers they say this about the cpu and there recommended system is alot higher then cryteks recommended requirements For Crysis.

YouGamers Recommended System:

AMD Athlon X2 6000+/Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Comparing your CPU AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ (running @3015MHz) with the requirement AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual-Core (running @3000MHz) • Your processor is about as powerful in raw performance

[QUOTE="DGFreak"]LET THIS BE A WARNING FOR THOSE MINI-BOXES. You WILL have to make a cut in the lower-most 3.5" drive bay in most of those micro-atx cases in order to fit a modern 10.5" video card in the slot. It's not a major one, but if you don't have something that can cut through metal, you will not be able to fit the video card in.mattpunkgd