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JackTheRiffer
10-01-08, 19:03
Hi there I have decided to build my own computer and need some info.I bought a NZXT Apollo Advance Custom Gamer-Silver ATX tower today from Aria and a Asrock ALIVENF6G-VSTA Socket AM2 Motherboard.The motherboard listed on aria website did not specify whether it was a ATX motherboard or a Micro ATX one.My question is can a mATX motherboard be fitted into a ATX tower as on the Asrock website it states that its a micro ATX board.

Also when choosing a PSU for board are they all standard or is it a case of checking voltages(how do you find this out does motherboard documentation state the voltage it needs)

Finally can anybody point me to a good website for building a computer as I am a complete novice.Cheers and take care:S

PeterStoba
10-01-08, 20:10
PSU's are all standard however if you plan on having a high spec system with a high end graphics ard you'll need one with two 12v rails.

as for a guide : http://www.corsair.com/systembuild/report.aspx?report_id=12472

JackTheRiffer
10-01-08, 20:49
Hi thanks for the tips:)

coiler
11-01-08, 10:44
A micro ATX board will fit in the larger ATX case no problem :)

Are you playing games?

For a workhorse machine this PSU would be fantastic

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/500w+%2B/OCZ+500W+StealthXstream+PSU+?productId=29090