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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    Thanks for the additional options. I already bought the components from Amazon (except for the slim DVD/CD writer) and I am going to try re-use a 1TB HDD for additional disk storage. I wish I had seen your comment on buying the case and PS separately...that's just silly for those items to be...
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    I just read the information in the other thread about the Silverstone SST-ST30SF release, but late August is too late for me.
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    Although I like the idea of an A10/A8 build, I think I'll stick with Intel and Silverstone. I find it's more efficient for me to troubleshoot similar systems. I don't have time to keep up with the details and workarounds of the latest tech and need folks (like those in this forum) who know...
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    Yeah, when I was constantly upgrading components, I'd go the route of making sure my CPU wasn't the (first) bottleneck. At this point, I am trying to balance the CPU cost and not go too overboard for a couple of secondary systems. I did consider the Xeons, but they are more than what I want to...
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    So I downgraded from quad-core to dual-core, I went with the less expensive motherboard and RAM. I kept the SSD, downgraded the video card and stuck with the SG05 case +450W power suply. This is the latest update: CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($136.99 @ Amazon)...
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    It looks like I may need to up my initial budget from ~$650 per machine to maybe ~$800...I'll need to research prices some more. Thanks for all the recommendations!
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    I am not a fan of the pico PSU + brick setup (I like everything internal), but for the price I might be convinced. I'll check out what you recommended and see how it compares.
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    Although I anticipate that the majority of the gaming on these PCs will be for Minecraft, I think the 660 gives more flexibility if they (my kids) stumble into some other games that might require a little more oomph. However, you make a good point, and the cheaper price for 650 is pretty...
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    I started out thinking about dual-core as well, but unlike my early days in building PCs, I no longer upgrade/tweak my machines when I build them. I build them once (I still enjoy that part), and then let them run until they are obsolete. I average about a 5-6 year lifespan for my PCs. I...
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    Thanks for all the input. In recalibrating myself to current market prices, I came up with this first pass of what I think might work. PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1gG5T Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1gG5T/by_merchant/ Benchmarks...
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    Help with a pair of Sugo SG05 builds

    Hello again. I've had great success with the advice from these forums on two of my previous builds so I am back again with another request for help. One of my downstream SFFs finally bit the bullet (Shuttle XPC SG33G5). It's also time to add another workstation to the fold (my middle child is...
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    Help with LIAN LI Q08B mini-ITX build

    @darella-- The current PC sits about 12 inches away on a file cabinet next to the desk, so sound is something I am trying to minimize. I'll look for a dual fan card. @jamaicanpi-- I currently have the Corsair H50 in a Sugo SG05 and I like how it works. I specc'd it out for the Lian Li Q08...
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    Help with LIAN LI Q08B mini-ITX build

    Any problems with the following build components if I switch the case to the Sugo SG07? I think I would need a slim Blu-Ray (or move down to a DVD-only drive); and I will use the Silverstone-supplied PSU. SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive...
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    Help with LIAN LI Q08B mini-ITX build

    Thanks for this good information -- would you suggest the modular model for better flexibility in cabling in tight spaces?
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    Help with LIAN LI Q08B mini-ITX build

    I consider the onboard video as "backup" and the price at Microcenter is a great deal for the i5 2400 -- thanks.
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