st0n3cutt3r
April 11th, 2008, 06:18 AM
I know that this is technically a hardware question, but it's not a hardware problem; it's a leisure activity, and I'm not sure where else to post this if not here.
Basically I recently upgraded my computer, and have almost enough (old) hardware to build a second computer. I would like to buy a microATX case though, because it would be smaller and more attractive near my TV. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108060)
I really just need a microATX s939 board, but I can't seem to find one online at newegg, tigerdirect, zipzoomfly, nor pricegrabber (they had one, but it was out of stock).
Anybody have any other ideas where I might find one? (I looked on eBay, but it's going to be rough getting one of those without spending a lot of money to guarantee the win... also I don't like ebay, so I'd like to avoid it if possible)
Any help would be much appreciated!
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I am aware that new CPUs are very cheap and offer a signifcant performance advantage, but my roommate suggested that I try to recycle my old hardware by turning it into something useful like a media center pc. not something that will ever need a lot of processing power, and if I can fit it into a case that isn't an eyesore (like the one I linked to) I'm willing to toss the motherboard to do-so. The motherboard I have has one questionable fan plug anyway, which is what prompted me to upgrade in the first place, so really not a huge loss. Still, not having to buy a new CPU/RAM means that I actually will be recycling parts (the whole point of this project), and it will save me at least $120.
Basically I recently upgraded my computer, and have almost enough (old) hardware to build a second computer. I would like to buy a microATX case though, because it would be smaller and more attractive near my TV. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108060)
I really just need a microATX s939 board, but I can't seem to find one online at newegg, tigerdirect, zipzoomfly, nor pricegrabber (they had one, but it was out of stock).
Anybody have any other ideas where I might find one? (I looked on eBay, but it's going to be rough getting one of those without spending a lot of money to guarantee the win... also I don't like ebay, so I'd like to avoid it if possible)
Any help would be much appreciated!
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I am aware that new CPUs are very cheap and offer a signifcant performance advantage, but my roommate suggested that I try to recycle my old hardware by turning it into something useful like a media center pc. not something that will ever need a lot of processing power, and if I can fit it into a case that isn't an eyesore (like the one I linked to) I'm willing to toss the motherboard to do-so. The motherboard I have has one questionable fan plug anyway, which is what prompted me to upgrade in the first place, so really not a huge loss. Still, not having to buy a new CPU/RAM means that I actually will be recycling parts (the whole point of this project), and it will save me at least $120.