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So I have never done a micro build, I would like to try now. I want to use AMDs new procs and that's about all I'm sure of right now.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Multi-tasking. This build is for my parents. They each use this one computer, they have iTunes, email, remote desktop to step-dads work, and 4 instances of FireFox with about 20 tabs open in each one. These are all running continuously. My mother is petrified of change so when I build her new computers I build ones that will last at least 5 years, which is how old their current one is.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$800. Buying from Newegg so I get no taxes.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Upstate NY, only a Best Buy near me.
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.
Case, Mobo, CPU, HSF, Monitor, SSD for boot drive and programs
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Thermaltake 430 watt PSU, 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance ram, 500GB green mechanical secondary drive, loads of case fans.
6) Will you be overclocking?
Stable mild-moderate overclock.
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
24" 1080p
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
This week
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
Don't need USB 3.0, Raid possibly if I end up getting two 120GB SSDs for boot drive.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
I have to check on this. If their Vista install is 32 bit I will need to buy Windows 8 retail disc I believe, if it's 64 bit I just need Windows 8 upgrade download.
Here's what I have brainstormed so far:
Need ideas for HSF that will cool well but fit in mATX case. Nothing special
Rosewill R363-M-BK Black Ultra High Gloss Finished MicroATX Computer Case with 400W ATX 2.2 12V Power Supply (Power supply would go in the trash) My mother is a stay at home interior decorator, so the case must look classy and nice in a house that is covered in Oak wood and trim.
ASRock 880GM-LE FX AM3+ AMD 880G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
AMD FX-6300 Vishera 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Six-Core Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX
ASUS VS Series VS247H-P Black 23.6" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50000000:1 (ASCR)
Whatever Samsung 830 or Crucial M4 240GB+ SSD is cheapest when I put my order in.
Criticize me
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Multi-tasking. This build is for my parents. They each use this one computer, they have iTunes, email, remote desktop to step-dads work, and 4 instances of FireFox with about 20 tabs open in each one. These are all running continuously. My mother is petrified of change so when I build her new computers I build ones that will last at least 5 years, which is how old their current one is.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$800. Buying from Newegg so I get no taxes.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Upstate NY, only a Best Buy near me.
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.
Case, Mobo, CPU, HSF, Monitor, SSD for boot drive and programs
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Thermaltake 430 watt PSU, 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance ram, 500GB green mechanical secondary drive, loads of case fans.
6) Will you be overclocking?
Stable mild-moderate overclock.
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
24" 1080p
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
This week
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
Don't need USB 3.0, Raid possibly if I end up getting two 120GB SSDs for boot drive.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
I have to check on this. If their Vista install is 32 bit I will need to buy Windows 8 retail disc I believe, if it's 64 bit I just need Windows 8 upgrade download.
Here's what I have brainstormed so far:
Need ideas for HSF that will cool well but fit in mATX case. Nothing special
Rosewill R363-M-BK Black Ultra High Gloss Finished MicroATX Computer Case with 400W ATX 2.2 12V Power Supply (Power supply would go in the trash) My mother is a stay at home interior decorator, so the case must look classy and nice in a house that is covered in Oak wood and trim.
ASRock 880GM-LE FX AM3+ AMD 880G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
AMD FX-6300 Vishera 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Six-Core Desktop Processor FD6300WMHKBOX
ASUS VS Series VS247H-P Black 23.6" 2ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 50000000:1 (ASCR)
Whatever Samsung 830 or Crucial M4 240GB+ SSD is cheapest when I put my order in.
Criticize me