[Mini-ITX] Pentium-G620 (2x2.6Ghz) + GT210

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- Savage702 - 2012-01-03 19:30

So I tried to RMA the CPU with Intel, they told me I needed to get memory specifically clocked at 1066 vs 1333... even though my 1333 is backward compatible and even recommended for the mobo, they said the processors memory bus ran at 1066 and if it didn't like the memory, would cause the board not to POST. Of course, I couldn't find any in town, and had to wait for New Years to be over... but I have 1066 on the way. I'm hoping that resolves the issue.

I've also seen similar complaints on the reviews at Newegg for this mobo.

What other Mini ITX boards are recommended for this configuration... and/or... what boards should be avoided??

- svtfmook - 2012-01-03 19:42

eskro Wrote:
[CPU] Intel Celeron G530 Dual-Core 2.4GHz LGA1155 65W ($53 + $0)
[MOBO] ASRock H67M-ITX LGA-1155 UEFI SATA-III USB3 eSATA S/PDIF mITX ($87 + $0)
[GPU] ZOTAC GT210 512MB DDR3 64-bit Fanless Low Profile ($36 + $4)
[CASE+PSU] Apex MI-008 Black mITX 250W ($50 + $0)
[FAN] Scythe SY1225SL12L 120mm 800RPM 40.17CFM 10.70dBA ($14 + $0)
TOTAL: $244

This new build is now part of my HTPC Startup Guide!!

you can get an i3 2100 + motherboard at microcenter for the same price

but it's not itx

- Miguelbx - 2012-01-06 18:17

Doesn't this processor AS integrated GPU? why buing another graphic card?

- eskro - 2012-01-06 21:34

to avoid intel's 24p problem

- Savage702 - 2012-01-10 00:03

Savage702 Wrote:So I tried to RMA the CPU with Intel, they told me I needed to get memory specifically clocked at 1066 vs 1333... even though my 1333 is backward compatible and even recommended for the mobo, they said the processors memory bus ran at 1066 and if it didn't like the memory, would cause the board not to POST. Of course, I couldn't find any in town, and had to wait for New Years to be over... but I have 1066 on the way. I'm hoping that resolves the issue.

So the Kingston DDR3 1066 ValueRAM got the system to POST right away. It didn't like my Corsair or AData DDR3 1333 with the Celeron G530!

I'm very happy with how this runs so far. I don't stay bleeding edge, I usually build a system and use it for years with little to no upgrades, so to say this system feels crazy fast will probably draw a chuckle... but I think the 64GB SSD Drive I got really helps.

Thanks for all your effort on these guides Eskro! Not sure if this is personal experience, but others might want to make sure they get 1066 RAM too.

- eskro - 2012-01-10 01:38

Savage702 Wrote:even though my 1333 is backward compatible and even recommended for the mobo, they said the processors memory bus ran at 1066 and if it didn't like the memory, would cause the board not to POST.

or if new CPU's arent made for current 'normal' ram specs
better to jump off buildings right now..

crazy

Glad you got it to post tho Smile

i'll keep this CPU MEMORY TYPE in mind, thx!

- warrell - 2012-01-14 13:50

Would this case be a suitable supplement for the one recommended as I cannot find the recommended case to buy in the UK.

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/colors-it-mtx001b-black-mini-itx-case-with-300w-psu

Would I need to make any alterations to the build due to the different case

- eskro - 2012-01-14 15:50

warrell Wrote:cannot find the recommended case to buy in the UK.

Thermaltake Element Q
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermaltake-VL52021N2-Element-220W-Mini/dp/B002VFG5A6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_computers_2/277-8920553-1813606
[Image: TR_ElementQ%2520.jpg]

- cmckitterick - 2012-02-02 02:50

Can the stock CPU fan with the celeron fit under the power supply? I put the mobo in before attaching the CPU/fan (different arrival dates and all), so before I unscrewed everything and gave it a shot, I'd figure I'd make sure.

Also, I initially tried an ASUS 1GB low profile card (half the price, twice the memory). Stick with the recommended one, mine didn't fit!

- Savage702 - 2012-02-04 21:23

cmckitterick Wrote:Can the stock CPU fan with the celeron fit under the power supply? I put the mobo in before attaching the CPU/fan (different arrival dates and all), so before I unscrewed everything and gave it a shot, I'd figure I'd make sure.

I'm sure you're done already, but yes, it fits. You can remove the screws that hold the PSU in place vs taking your whole board out.