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[linuxlewis]

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]Hi all.I want to build a new system useing the via epia m1000 mobo,I live in the uk and can get this mobo from maplins,I have just one question,do you have to use a specific type of psu,or can you use a generic type 300w psu that comes with most atx cases,I know the whole point of via mobo is to make things smaller,but I am only interested in noise at the moment,I may put the mobo in a custom built case later on,but at the moment I want to put it into a normal atx case(as long as all the holes are in the right place)thanks for the help..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

[Curly_cat]

The Mini-ITX boards are ATX standard for mounting holes and also power input.

I would recommend that you look at LinITX for all things mini-ITX, as their prices are better than Maplins and also the support they give is extremely good in my experience.

[realkiwi]

Originally posted by: linuxlewisbut at the moment I want to put it into a normal atx case(as long as all the holes are in the right place)thanks for the help..[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

You can probably put two cards in your atx case. And the 300W power supply would be powerfull enough to power them both!!!

I am looking at putting two cards into a box to make a development server. One card for PostgreSQL server and the other for Apache / Tomcat application server.

Cheers

Tony