Basic $300 Mini-ITX PC Build

ItsElectronic · Aug 21, 2013

Approximate Purchase Date: By the end of the 2013 year

Budget Range: $300 - $400 Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: surfing the internet (checking email, ebay shopping, etc.), watching movies, gaming

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Parts to Upgrade: Full System

Do you need to buy OS: No (Planning to use linux)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, frys.com, tigerdirect.com

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA

Parts Preferences: Mini-ITX (considering an AMD APU)

Overclocking: No

Your Monitor Resolution: Most likely 1024x768

Additional Comments: I know $300/$400 is going to get anything fancy dancy. I just need a fairly affordable and small pc for internet surfing, watching youtube videos and some movies

Why Are You Upgrading: Most recent laptop is seriously outdated and is barely running.

RazerZ · Aug 21, 2013

ItsElectronic :

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Edit didn't see you needed a monitor, but still the new build isn't so bad either. I highly recommend you get windows 7 for your budget. Here it is:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A4-5300 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($22.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Thermaltake VM30001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.75 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Enermax 350W ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer G196HQLb 60Hz 18.5" Monitor ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $423.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-21 13:28 EDT-0400)

DarkSable · Aug 21, 2013

^ He needs a monitor, too. I'm not sure this is feasible.

ps3hacker12 · Aug 21, 2013

Very small mATX micro tower:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G2120 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Biostar B75MU3B Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($55.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($34.35 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($21.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($22.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: HP 20xi 60Hz 20.0" Monitor ($107.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $385.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-21 13:19 EDT-0400)

But if you really want mITX:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G2120 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor ($66.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock B75M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($34.35 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($35.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($22.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: HP 20xi 60Hz 20.0" Monitor ($107.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $433.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-21 13:20 EDT-0400)

Comparing the dimensions, the micro tower mATX build:
Dimensions (L x W x D) 13.86" x 6.89" x 13.78"
The mITX case:
Dimensions (L x W x D) 15.80" x 9.40" x 8.20"

I have not gone for the lowest end, the ivy bridge based pentium is a very powerful processor, its great for all your needs

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