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Limp Gawd
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Need some help with a quick spec list if anyone has minute. Ive never used ITX and theres some nice cases coming out for that. If ITX isnt possible Ill be looking at mATX next
1. What will you be doing with this PC?
----I will be using this as a dedicated boinc rig but might get converted to a htpc down the road (its like Folding@home but uses gpu
2. Will you be overclocking?
----Simple answer...no
3. What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included in this budget? Is your budget flexible? Is cost a driving factor in component selection?
-----Budget will be ~$400-500 shipped, Im flexible to a point.
4. Where do you live? Do you have any big B&M (brick and mortar) computer chains nearby (e.g. Microcenter, Fry's, etc)?
------No B&M stores around, closes to a computer store near me is best buy.
5. What exact parts do you need for that budget?
--------cpu, gpu, ram, psu, cables, hdd, mb .....(will be going with h60 or there alike, case Im between bitfenix prodigy, cooler master elite 120.
6. If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. For reused parts, list brands, model #s, and, if applicable, firmware revisions.
-----none atm
7. What specific features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc. Which is more important, size of the system or having the particular feature? Make sure you indicate *required* vs. *wanted* for each feature you list.
------ *wanted* size *wanted* 2 gpu
8. What resolution output do you need? 1080p, 720p, DVD quality, etc for HTPC or list Vertical/horizontal resolution for non-HTPC SFF rigs. Do you need multiple monitor output?
------prefer 1080p because going to a 27" monitro
9. Does this system need to fit into a particular space and do you need an optical drive? Think entertainment center shelves, closet space, rackmount, etc. Many modern SFF cases have either removed the optical drive or have been constructed so that removing the ODD increases the configuration possibilities immensely.
-----not really
10. How comfortable are you with custom case design/modification and electrical wiring? What tools do you have (Screwdrivers/Leatherman, Drill, Dremel, Metal snips, Soldering Iron, Bending Brake, CNC/Welding machines/Plasma cutter, etc...)?
-----not willing to do any, has to ship ready
11. How important is the noise/silence of this sytem? HTPCs typically want to be quiet while all-out SFF gaming rigs don't care
-----very, being for a boinc rig it will have fans going 24/7
12. How mobile does this system need to be? Need a carrying handle or carrying straps? Is weight important (carry-on bag, etc)? Water cooling quick disconnects, etc?
-----doesnt need to be mobile at all
13. Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit? Remember that OEM copies of Win7 have issues with new motherboards
------yes win7 pro 32bit
14. When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Immediately, in a couple weeks, 3-5 years?
-----hoping to build in next 2-3 months also depends on how fast Im able to sell a rig to friend and if Im moving
1. What will you be doing with this PC?
----I will be using this as a dedicated boinc rig but might get converted to a htpc down the road (its like Folding@home but uses gpu
2. Will you be overclocking?
----Simple answer...no
3. What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included in this budget? Is your budget flexible? Is cost a driving factor in component selection?
-----Budget will be ~$400-500 shipped, Im flexible to a point.
4. Where do you live? Do you have any big B&M (brick and mortar) computer chains nearby (e.g. Microcenter, Fry's, etc)?
------No B&M stores around, closes to a computer store near me is best buy.
5. What exact parts do you need for that budget?
--------cpu, gpu, ram, psu, cables, hdd, mb .....(will be going with h60 or there alike, case Im between bitfenix prodigy, cooler master elite 120.
6. If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. For reused parts, list brands, model #s, and, if applicable, firmware revisions.
-----none atm
7. What specific features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc. Which is more important, size of the system or having the particular feature? Make sure you indicate *required* vs. *wanted* for each feature you list.
------ *wanted* size *wanted* 2 gpu
8. What resolution output do you need? 1080p, 720p, DVD quality, etc for HTPC or list Vertical/horizontal resolution for non-HTPC SFF rigs. Do you need multiple monitor output?
------prefer 1080p because going to a 27" monitro
9. Does this system need to fit into a particular space and do you need an optical drive? Think entertainment center shelves, closet space, rackmount, etc. Many modern SFF cases have either removed the optical drive or have been constructed so that removing the ODD increases the configuration possibilities immensely.
-----not really
10. How comfortable are you with custom case design/modification and electrical wiring? What tools do you have (Screwdrivers/Leatherman, Drill, Dremel, Metal snips, Soldering Iron, Bending Brake, CNC/Welding machines/Plasma cutter, etc...)?
-----not willing to do any, has to ship ready
11. How important is the noise/silence of this sytem? HTPCs typically want to be quiet while all-out SFF gaming rigs don't care
-----very, being for a boinc rig it will have fans going 24/7
12. How mobile does this system need to be? Need a carrying handle or carrying straps? Is weight important (carry-on bag, etc)? Water cooling quick disconnects, etc?
-----doesnt need to be mobile at all
13. Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit? Remember that OEM copies of Win7 have issues with new motherboards
------yes win7 pro 32bit
14. When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Immediately, in a couple weeks, 3-5 years?
-----hoping to build in next 2-3 months also depends on how fast Im able to sell a rig to friend and if Im moving
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