Making a new pc for my dad. I've built a gaming pc for myself, and I could use some help picking parts for a lower end rig.
Approximate Purchase Date: This week, possibly next.
Budget Range: Approx. 500$ but I could go higher.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing web, banking, watching movies. (Will not be gaming)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: Yes (Windows 7)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.ca or NCIX.com
Location: Windsor, Ontario (Canada)
Parts Preferences: Preferably Intel, I have never used AMD, but it is possible their APU's would be better for these circumstances.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, using hdmi.
Additional Comments: He would like the machine to be as quiet as possible, even if it means increasing costs.
He wants to fit it in his home theater cabinet, so I was looking at this case:http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57786&vpn=ML03B&manufacture=Silverstone%20Technology ]
Silverstone Milo ML03B Black mATX HTPC Case 1X5.25 2X3.5INT USB3 Supports 4 80MM Case Fan [/url]
I know this case doesn't have much clearance, so I'm open to other HTPC style cases.
An ssd would be nice, if I can get a decent one cheap enough.
I really don't think he needs a video card, unless a low end model would help for 1080p video playback.
Approximate Purchase Date: This week, possibly next.
Budget Range: Approx. 500$ but I could go higher.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing web, banking, watching movies. (Will not be gaming)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: Yes (Windows 7)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.ca or NCIX.com
Location: Windsor, Ontario (Canada)
Parts Preferences: Preferably Intel, I have never used AMD, but it is possible their APU's would be better for these circumstances.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, using hdmi.
Additional Comments: He would like the machine to be as quiet as possible, even if it means increasing costs.
He wants to fit it in his home theater cabinet, so I was looking at this case:http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57786&vpn=ML03B&manufacture=Silverstone%20Technology ]
Silverstone Milo ML03B Black mATX HTPC Case 1X5.25 2X3.5INT USB3 Supports 4 80MM Case Fan [/url]
I know this case doesn't have much clearance, so I'm open to other HTPC style cases.
An ssd would be nice, if I can get a decent one cheap enough.
I really don't think he needs a video card, unless a low end model would help for 1080p video playback.
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