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Get big power from a small board with Zotac's mini-ITX form factor motherboard. This compact board is a great choice for building task specific computers that need to fit in a small space. The highly integrated GeForce 9300 MCP and GPU setup allow you to use a slim case and only add a CPU and memory to be up and running.
All of the vital components are integrated into the MCP for maximum system efficiency and minimum heat generation. With everything integrated you get minimal bottlenecks transferring data so the system will exceptionally fast.
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Nice board with great graphics
- Pros: -GeForce 9300 onboard video is very nice. I don't game, just photos, CAD and video editing. Works well with all my apps. If you choose 512 mb in the BIOS, you will have only 2.75 gb RAM available to WinXP x32. I reduced the video memory to 256 mb and 3 gb of RAM was available to WinXP again. Still plenty good for my needs.
-DVI video port and 6 USB ports
-Nice layout; 3 onboard USB headers
-All solid caps
-x16 PCI-x slot gives great flexibility for expansion (also runs x1 or x4 cards)
-Good driver installation CD; covers everything
-So far very stable.
-Lifetime Warranty in the US. Hopefully never have to use it :-)
- Cons: -eSATA port only works in AHCI mode; not XP compatible (very, very disappointing; -1 egg)
-Realtek ALC662 onboard audio not that great. Would have preferred ALC8xx series.
-No firewire port. Installed a low-profile IEEE 1394 card in the x16 PCI-x slot to solve this problem
-Manual just so-so
-Chipset heatsink pretty big (it needs to be; gets pretty warm, even hot) Almost couldn't use my aftermarket CPU cooler, which isn't large. RAM slots are a little close to the cooler too. But it still worked out and doesn't seem to overheat the CPU. Stock Intel heatsink should be no problem.
-Limited BIOS
- Other Thoughts: -Tested a Q9550 at first, but it got a little warm (60 c just sitting on my workbench) so decided to use an E8400 instead, which runs nice and cool (45 c inside the case).
-Installed in an InWin BM639 case. No problems with cables not reaching anything they needed to. Perfect match. Replaced case fan with a SilenX IXP-52-11 (much quieter)
-Using 1tb Samsung 3.5" HDD; works great
-Installed 4gb DDR2 OCZ PC-6400
-No IDE port so if you plan to use a slimline DVD-RW as I do, be sure to get a SATA to slimline IDE DVD-RW adapter. I bought a newer SATA slimline drive, only to find out I needed an adapter for that one too. Lesson learned! Both adapters available from NewEgg.
-Not using WiFi adapter so can't comment on that feature. It is attached to the motherboard with 2 screws next to the 3 audio ports
-Bought an Auzentech X-Fi Forte LP PCI-x soundcard to use with this build, but it was too long for the case so can't use it :(
-Even though I listed several cons, overall this board is
Not everyone's HTPC board
- Pros: Small and powerful for HTPC needs. Handles all of my video needs.
- Cons: Big problem for HTPC people is the absence of Powered USB ports when in S3 Standby. Without this the only way to come out of S3 standby is thru the Power button. Means you can't use a MCE remote to do it.
Incomplete fan control, with the System fan header not operating the fan at any other speed than full.
System gets hot because of the Chipset heatsink so keep that in mind.
- Other Thoughts: I am not sure if I would have bought this know that the fan controls weren't 100% and that there wasn't any Powered USB ports for S3 standby.
| Model | GF9300-D-E |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 775 |
| CPU Type | Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo |
| FSB | 1333/1066MHz |
| North Bridge | NVIDIA GeForce 9300 |
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A pretty slick board with great extras!
- Pros: Size, Wifi, Quality onboard graphics, HDMI, great board for a small build
- Cons: The board doesn't fit real well into the case or the magnetic shielding that comes with the board. You really have to force it to make it work.
The first one I got had a missing pin on the chipset, but Newegg came through as always!
- Other Thoughts: Thanks Newegg!
Very Happy!!!
- Pros: started fine runs great works with a Pentium D 820 and Patriot DDR2 800 Extreme performance
- Cons: the plug in for the VGA and DVI seem a bit wobbly, runs a bit hot but that is to be expected
- Other Thoughts: Zotac 9300 Mini ITX wifi
Intel Pentium D 820 2.8GHz
2X2GB Patriot DDR2 800
silverstone SG06-B Mini ITX Case Black
Western Digital Scorpio Black 320GB
Toshiba Slim laptop IDE DVD/ CD Burner Drive
300W stock PSU
ZOTAC GF9300
- Pros: Everything basically worked - set up time was a little long - but this was my first build since the Intel 8088 days.
- Cons: 1. Driver disk included with motherboard had the wrong chipset drivers - had to download new drivers from ZOTAC site
2. Before you install, record the serial number and PCB number - they are on the bottom of the board - you will need the PCB number to upgrade the BIOS
3. The included motherboard instructions show capabilities that the BIOS doesn't have (like "power on" via keyboard) - I could have used that capability!
| Model |
| Brand |
ZOTAC |
| Model |
GF9300-D-E |
| Supported CPU |
| CPU Socket Type |
LGA 775 |
| CPU Type |
Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo |
| FSB |
1333/1066MHz |
| Chipsets |
| North Bridge |
NVIDIA GeForce 9300 |
| Memory |
| Number of Memory Slots |
2×240pin |
| Memory Standard |
DDR2 800 |
| Maximum Memory Supported |
8GB |
| Channel Supported |
Dual Channel |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
1 |
| Storage Devices |
| SATA 3Gb/s |
2 |
| SATA RAID |
0/1 |
| Onboard Video |
| Onboard Video Chipset |
NVIDIA GeForce 9300 |
| Onboard Audio |
| Audio Channels |
8 Channels |
| Onboard LAN |
| Wireless LAN |
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g |
| Max LAN Speed |
10/100/1000Mbps |
| Rear Panel Ports |
| PS/2 |
1 |
| Video Ports |
D-Sub + DVI |
| HDMI |
1 x HDMI |
| USB 1.1/2.0 |
6 x USB 2.0 |
| eSATA |
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s |
| S/PDIF Out |
1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial |
| Audio Ports |
3 Ports |
| Onboard USB |
| Onboard USB |
6 x USB 2.0 |
| Physical Spec |
| Form Factor |
Mini ITX |
| Dimensions |
6.7" x 6.7" |
| Power Pin |
24 Pin |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
2 years limited |
| Labor |
2 years limited |
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Reviewed By: dwbqmp on 3/7/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
