I am new to building computers. I need some guidance. I need a computer for my small business and the small form factor appeals to me greatly. Currently, I am looking to buy an HP Slimline s3500f or build a Shuttle XPC barebones. I want something quiet at my desk. I have been using a laptop for the last few years and the fan noise is irksome.
My main uses are firefox (with lots of windows open), openoffice, and itunes. I run most of my business from online applications. I also use a 22" Acer monitor with 1680x1050 resolution.
On the HP Slimline s3500f side...Do these run cool and quiet? Are they a good value? How do they stack up to the Shuttle listed below?
Shuttle XPC Build...How much processing power do I need? And is 4GB of RAM overkill? This is what I came up with so far:
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail - $189.99
