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Hello fellow posters, I have selected parts for a build I would like to put together. I have done one previous build. I now would like to build a second but with a more customized appearance using an old Sawtooth G4 case. I've done all the correct measurements for power supply, heat sink clearance, and graphics card clearance as well too. My concerns are with how well the components selected will work with Lion. The selected components selected are:
MSI H55M-E33 motherboard
PNY GeForce 210 512MB (selected for it's already low profile)
Intel Core i5-650@ 3.2 Ghz
4GB of Kingston Value RAM
CoolMax 600 Watt Power Supply
(HD will be determined later)
(Going without a DVD drive, and will use external if needed)
G4 Sawtooth case
My questions are; Will I have to do any mods to the install? Should I start with Snow Leopard and upgrade or do a clean install as Lion? Does anyone see any issues with the parts selected? If there are issues best solutions for them?
I know in order to make it look as OEM as possible modifications will need to be done in lengthening the power supply cables to the logic board, cutting the back plane of the case to fit the new port configuration, modifying the mounting area for the board, rewiring a new power switch or re doing the current switch to power on the computer. If you like offer any suggestions or words of wisdom. Once I get some feedback and a general consensus the parts will work I'll start the build with pics of it in process. I've already gotten the case stripped and started on the logic board mounting set-up. I just need the new one for a full mock up.
Wish Me Luck
MSI H55M-E33 motherboard
PNY GeForce 210 512MB (selected for it's already low profile)
Intel Core i5-650@ 3.2 Ghz
4GB of Kingston Value RAM
CoolMax 600 Watt Power Supply
(HD will be determined later)
(Going without a DVD drive, and will use external if needed)
G4 Sawtooth case
My questions are; Will I have to do any mods to the install? Should I start with Snow Leopard and upgrade or do a clean install as Lion? Does anyone see any issues with the parts selected? If there are issues best solutions for them?
I know in order to make it look as OEM as possible modifications will need to be done in lengthening the power supply cables to the logic board, cutting the back plane of the case to fit the new port configuration, modifying the mounting area for the board, rewiring a new power switch or re doing the current switch to power on the computer. If you like offer any suggestions or words of wisdom. Once I get some feedback and a general consensus the parts will work I'll start the build with pics of it in process. I've already gotten the case stripped and started on the logic board mounting set-up. I just need the new one for a full mock up.
Wish Me Luck