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gangel

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Hey pplz,
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/yTcP7P

Thats my idea for a friends PC for plex. Currently just sitting with OS + 2Tb black but im happy for input. Want extra ability to add up to 2 hdds later.
Its not going to run anything else excet sab, sickbeard and couch potato.
Streaming to 1 ipad and 1 HD smart tv....

I just made this from reading some stuff on the net but im happy to be told how to improve it whilst keeping it under $700...
 
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zeyuanfu
This is what I'd get, coming at under 700$:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($125.00 @ PLE Computers)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($60.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold...
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This is what I'd get, coming at under 700$:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($125.00 @ PLE Computers)
Motherboard: Asus H81M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($60.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ PLE Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Total: $686.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-19 07:28 EST+1100
 
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gangel

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hmmm how about the 4160 cpu, the 4150 is out of stock over WA but there is stock of the 4160 Intel BX80646I34160 Core i3-4160 3.6GHz 3MB LGA1150 Haswell Refresh Boxed CPU
 
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gangel

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ya true.
believe it or not i just found this on craiglist:

i7 3280
120gb ssd
2 x 2tb hdd seagate
windows oem 64x 7
16gb ram
550w gold psu
thermaltake case

17" screen
printer scanner fax
razer keyboard
razer mouse
logitech suroud speaker system

... for $600

LOL sooooo problem sorted.... guy just wanted to sell fast as he is moving. wtf. best deal ever
 
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ya i checked everything HDtune etc etc and a stress test. literally a guy that just was moving overseas in a few days and selling stuff last minute.

reinstalled windows on the SSD and it works like a dream. The gtx 670 is Palit? version or something, seems pretty average brand of nvidia but its not even needed as he isnt a gamer so w/e
 
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