If you need help building a computer or advice on parts.

[Nuclearranger]

ACK I just learned that the PC i'm fixing uses a Micro-ATX motherboard, are those form factors good for gaming or am I'm currently limited?

Shouldn't be an issue. Micro ATX's are probably the most common type of motherboard used.(for me at least.)

[blazingsonic]

Yep I did some digging and I found one that can run the newer version of i5 which is a sandybridge, ^-^ It's all coming together!

[Kion]

Need help picking a low profile-gpu. Which is better a Radeon 5570, Radeon 6570, Geforce GT 430 or Gefore GT 520?

[Nuclearranger]

Need help picking a low profile-gpu. Which is better a Radeon 5570, Radeon 6570, Geforce GT 430 or Gefore GT 520?

I would vote for the 6570 over the 5570. As far as the Nvidia cards go they are 9 times out of 10 more pricy for the same level of performance.

[blazingsonic]

I'm getting this CPU http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And I need help deciding on one of these motherboards, This http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER and this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And I would like to know what kind of GPU that will fit a Micro ATX motherboard and I guess the power supply would be mentioned on the box.

[Kion]

I'm probably not the one to give advice. But I prefer the Asus mother board. The connector is a pci-express x16 2.0. And then graphics cards can either be normal size or low profile; whether they fit or not depends on the case you buy.

My current plan for a build is looking something like this:

• Case: In Win Mini-itx w/300w power supply(in Japan)
• Mobo: Asus UEFI bios, HDMI, USB 3.0, mini-itx
• CPU: Intel Pentium 620T 35w
• GPU: HIS Radeon 6570 fanless low profile card

And then for memory a 4GB stick, and 250GB 7200rpm hard drive. Ideally I want to be able to play on medium settings and manage starcraft 2 as well. Any comments or problems that may occur with this build?

[Nuclearranger]

I'm getting this CPU http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And I need help deciding on one of these motherboards, This http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER and this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And I would like to know what kind of GPU that will fit a Micro ATX motherboard and I guess the power supply would be mentioned on the box.

Really I agree with the above poster but the intel board is $50 less it wont affect much either way.

I could imagine on newegg.com you could find one that is better than both for the money. Amazon isn't really known for its great PC part prices. Let me know what you choose!

I didn't find information on either of these about the PCI-E slot but you need a PCI-E 2.0 X16 slot for a nice graphics card.

[Kion]

From the product pages;

Asus P8P67-M
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (blue)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
1 x PCIe x1

Gigabyte H67MA
1 x PCI Express2.0 x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 2.0 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots

[Nuclearranger]

From the product pages;

Asus P8P67-M
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (blue)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x4 mode, black)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1
1 x PCIe x1

Gigabyte H67MA
1 x PCI Express2.0 x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 2.0 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
2 x PCI Express x1 slots

So either choice really... Its a toss up.

[blazingsonic]

Okay I just rocked my head with some logic and that logical fact is I NEVER put together a PC before, and I will need step by step help, and I figured I'm gonna need a kit, http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...989&CatId=4910 is this kit any good for gaming?