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Hi there. I am trying to assemble a computer, and I'm searching for a low-end cpu with integrated graphics that's able to run Ubuntu Server flawlessly. Since it will run in text mode for most of the time, I don't need any discrete GPU.
Notice that it's the first time I assemble a PC, and the main purpose of this is to better understand how hardware works rather than obtaining a performant system, so I wouldn't go much over $60 for the whole thing (cpu + cooling). I think that even a single-core CPU would be enough.
Any suggestions?

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The parts I chose are not particularly powerful. Here is even cheaper. Yes it is a quad core, but it is not a very strong one. The whole system doesn't even use 100w. :lol: Even my old Phenom II X2 560, that I have lying around, would be faster.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD 3850 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($36.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock AM1H-ITX Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Thermaltake VL520B1N2U Mini ITX Tower Case...
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It doesn't really sound like your requirements are very high. I would go with a mini-itx build and get this, if that is the case. You could possibly go even lower on the CPU. Not sure what your performance requirements are though.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor ($60.74 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock AM1H-ITX Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Thermaltake VL520B1N2U Mini ITX Tower Case w/220W Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $341.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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Thank you for your reply. The parts you listed have way higher specifications than my requirements. As I said above, I only need a low budget system on which I can run Ubuntu Server for development and networking purposes, nothing more than this.
 
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The parts I chose are not particularly powerful. Here is even cheaper. Yes it is a quad core, but it is not a very strong one. The whole system doesn't even use 100w. :lol: Even my old Phenom II X2 560, that I have lying around, would be faster.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD 3850 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($36.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock AM1H-ITX Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Thermaltake VL520B1N2U Mini ITX Tower Case w/220W Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $281.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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This AMD 3850 seems alright, but the motherboard is still too expansive. Any ideas?
 
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Cheapest board available. You might want to look around and see what you can find on craigslist. Do you happen to live near a Microcenter?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD 3850 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($36.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI AM1I Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard ($35.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Thermaltake VL520B1N2U Mini ITX Tower Case w/220W Power Supply ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $258.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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Nope. Unfortunately, I live in Italy. I found both CPU and motherboard new on Amazon.it, though. If I could find a deal for some used stuff on ebay, that would be even better.
 
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