Power supply for 25.00. Sketchy, much?

[JillyBean]

Is there somewhere/some way I can look on my computer and it shows exactly what mobo is in there, like in device manager with other hardware details, or a dxdiag?

[Shura]

Is there somewhere/some way I can look on my computer and it shows exactly what mobo is in there, like in device manager with other hardware details, or a dxdiag?

Its probably this one:





If this is not your motherboard let me know

[JillyBean]

Its probably this one:

*mobo pics*

If this is not your motherboard let me know

Ok back home and ready to report. First, I decided not to bother attempting to install the pushpin Intel because it just seems a better route altogether to just get a new case, which will allow a proper cooler, and be better all around. If I have to take the thing apart, I might as well make better improvements.

I do believe you have found my motherboard. Here's some pics I took and I think you should be able to view them full size by right clicking and opening in new window:

Inside side of case:


Closer view of mobo:


Back of case:


I rotated and cropped them in photobucket but the changes aren't showing up here. Oh well >.<

Anyway, hopefully you can recommend case(s) and cooler(s) now. Will the case I get need to have the power supply mount on top because of the position of my graphics card, or will the whole thing just shift?

Many thanks!

[Shura]

Ok back home and ready to report. First, I decided not to bother attempting to install the pushpin Intel because it just seems a better route altogether to just get a new case, which will allow a proper cooler, and be better all around. If I have to take the thing apart, I might as well make better improvements.

I do believe you have found my motherboard. Here's some pics I took and I think you should be able to view them full size by right clicking and opening in new window:

I rotated and cropped them in photobucket but the changes aren't showing up here. Oh well >.<

Anyway, hopefully you can recommend case(s) and cooler(s) now. Will the case I get need to have the power supply mount on top because of the position of my graphics card, or will the whole thing just shift?

Many thanks!

Ya it looks like the same one, the size is similar to a mATX board so should be able to fit in majority of the cases on the market. Cases come in all shapes, sizes and prices so what kind of parameters should i take into account? You can also look at some case designs on newegg and link the ones you like; i'll go over them and let you know whats good and if it suits your motherboard. This would also give me an idea on what your design preference is like so i can look for similar designs.

Now for CPU coolers, what kind of budget should i work around? now that your going with a direct mounted options, there are a lot to choose from and again them come in different sizes and price. I'll make sure ti pick out ones that will fit whichever case you end up going with so it really comes down to budget. Been looking at a few reviews at work but i'll be able to narrow it down once i know the above information.