commissioneranthony
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1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
This computer is mainly used for viewing the internet, (the youtubes and emails) and occasionally burn dvd's
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
less than $350
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
US - NY
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, RAM, PSU, ITX MOBOD
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
640gb WD caviar black 3.5in
6) Will you be overclocking?
No need
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
have a monitor (1280x1024). may upgrade to a 2209wa or a U2410 a few months down the line
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
within next 2 weeks (asap)
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video? etc.
MUST BE ITX, esata, have at least a dvi or vga onboard. onboard 6 channel audio. will probably not be using a dedicated graphics, will mainly use onboard/ in cpu graphics.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
I have 64bit windows 7 and 64bit ubuntu
Looking to build a low power ITX computer for the family (preferbally under 100 watts total power consumption)
literally, I need to make a small as possible, least power consuming machine as I can because this thing is going into a kitchen closet.
Right now I am running a 9950be matx machine off integrated graphics and I believe it is way overkill. honestly, I dont need a powerful machine at all. however, I dont think AMD APU is enough for my family.
I was thinking of building a machine along the lines of AMD FM1. however, the only CPU's available are 65watt+. I like the fact that there's a decent integrated GPU and kinda ok cpu, but the 65 watt thing is a bit much.
I checked intel out and I came up with the Core i3-2100T. it's 35watts and has a GPU built in as well. however, I know intel's graphics have been known to suck. Also, 35watts isnt really 35watts.
I dont have an itx case, but regardless I know I will have to buy a PSU if I get a case with one included (low profile PSU).
At this point I am kinda between a rock and a hard place because i dont know which platform is best to choose. I can go AM3+ athlon x2 + integrated mobod graphics, FM1 + fusion APU or intel + itx mobod.
I have looked up some benchmarks and reviews and all I could find useful were these:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/...core-i7-2600k-i5-2500k-core-i3-2100-tested/11
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4134/the-brazos-review-amds-e350-supplants-ion-for-miniitx/6
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1202-page5.html
it seems that the i3 has the best performance as a cpu, but I could not find a decent i3 vs FM1 vs. AM3+ review.
if I was to go FM1 it would be
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103951
if AM3 it would probably be:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103873
if intel:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116394
as for a case I am probably going to go with this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108222
and buy a PSU like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104080
any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks guys.
Happy holidays!
This computer is mainly used for viewing the internet, (the youtubes and emails) and occasionally burn dvd's
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
less than $350
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
US - NY
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, RAM, PSU, ITX MOBOD
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
640gb WD caviar black 3.5in
6) Will you be overclocking?
No need
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
have a monitor (1280x1024). may upgrade to a 2209wa or a U2410 a few months down the line
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
within next 2 weeks (asap)
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video? etc.
MUST BE ITX, esata, have at least a dvi or vga onboard. onboard 6 channel audio. will probably not be using a dedicated graphics, will mainly use onboard/ in cpu graphics.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
I have 64bit windows 7 and 64bit ubuntu
Looking to build a low power ITX computer for the family (preferbally under 100 watts total power consumption)
literally, I need to make a small as possible, least power consuming machine as I can because this thing is going into a kitchen closet.
Right now I am running a 9950be matx machine off integrated graphics and I believe it is way overkill. honestly, I dont need a powerful machine at all. however, I dont think AMD APU is enough for my family.
I was thinking of building a machine along the lines of AMD FM1. however, the only CPU's available are 65watt+. I like the fact that there's a decent integrated GPU and kinda ok cpu, but the 65 watt thing is a bit much.
I checked intel out and I came up with the Core i3-2100T. it's 35watts and has a GPU built in as well. however, I know intel's graphics have been known to suck. Also, 35watts isnt really 35watts.
I dont have an itx case, but regardless I know I will have to buy a PSU if I get a case with one included (low profile PSU).
At this point I am kinda between a rock and a hard place because i dont know which platform is best to choose. I can go AM3+ athlon x2 + integrated mobod graphics, FM1 + fusion APU or intel + itx mobod.
I have looked up some benchmarks and reviews and all I could find useful were these:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4083/...core-i7-2600k-i5-2500k-core-i3-2100-tested/11
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4134/the-brazos-review-amds-e350-supplants-ion-for-miniitx/6
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1202-page5.html
it seems that the i3 has the best performance as a cpu, but I could not find a decent i3 vs FM1 vs. AM3+ review.
if I was to go FM1 it would be
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103951
if AM3 it would probably be:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103873
if intel:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116394
as for a case I am probably going to go with this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108222
and buy a PSU like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104080
any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks guys.
Happy holidays!
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