Mini Micro ATX Help, $400-$500

[fullmetall]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: In the Month


BUDGET RANGE: $400- $500 U.S.


SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Emails, Outlook, All the Microsoft Office Tools, surfing the internet, Word processing matters.

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: Case is my only concern, Mini Micro ATX? or should I try ITX... Has to be kind of small.

OVERCLOCKING: Negative

MONITOR RESOLUTION: As good as I can get, I was looking at ACER 19" or HANNS-G 19" for $120.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is for my supervisor, she is needs a computer at home pretty soon,

I would say something with a good 500GB,
Nothing much on graphics, could just go onboard maybe.

 

[gkay09]

How about this...

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103688

Mobo - Any one of these...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157154

RAM - 4GB If she really want 4GB...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211188

or 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178154

HDD - Samsung F3 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

Monitor -
Acer 19"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009151

CASE + PSU -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129039

DVD - Some $25...

Total - $453 and that too with 4GB RAM...
If you want OS, then drop to 2GB and you can get the OS within the price...

 

[gkay09]

And things you can save more on -
1. Mobo - If you drop to the 740G mobos, that would save about $20...
2. If you get some cheapo case for less than $30 + $40 for a good 300/350W PSU, again save about $20 there...
3. RAM - Dropping to 2GB also saves about $15...

 

[fullmetall]

Ram could drop to 2gb,

ASrock vs. Biostar on the 790gx or 780g.

Also, I was looking at the Rosewill case, looks nice for a mini mirco atx with a 300w for only $49.99

OS is something Im editing into the first post, She doesnt need it, I have it for her.

Also, Was looking at the WD Caviar Blue 320gb..

 

[gkay09]

^ Both ASRock and Biostar have similar quality...So get which ever is cheaper...
As for that CASE, yes even I saw that case...but was worried about the quality of that PSU...that is why I listed that Antec...
But its OK if everything is going to be stock...

Hope she likes it

 

[gkay09]

As for the HDD, make sure you get the AAKS and not the AAJS...It is faster...

For $5 more, you can get the Samsung...
And actually the Samsung F3 that I had listed is the latest from Samsung, that has a single 500GB platter like the Seagate...and in reviews, it has come out with pretty good performance...

But maybe as the drive is new, you might as well decide for yourself...

 

[fullmetall]

Think im going with your case choice and psu because the rosewill has a 300w non 80plus certified and its 12v rail is 9a.



CPU Choice over the 240 Regor

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103681
250, 3.0ghz


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103680
PII 550

 

[shortstuff_mt]

If you use this combo you can get a faster Phenom II X2 CPU and new Gigabyte 785G motherboard for an extra $10. It's $10 well spent IMO.

AMD Phenom II X2 545 Callisto 3.0GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

+

GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.237632 $139.98

 

[fullmetall]

One thing I looked at,

tighter ram since its 2x1gb.

Looking at the Mushkin 4-5-4-11 for $31.99

 

[fullmetall]

heres so far:

Monitor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009151
Acer X193Wb Black 19" 5ms Widescreen

DVD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136153
LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X



Case:
[strike]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129039
Antec Minuet350 MicroATX Slim Case Computer Case 350W 80PLUS[/strike]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129034
Antec New Solution NSK2480 Black/Silver 0.8mm cold-rolled steel MicroATX


HDD:
[strike]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache [/strike]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148395
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB

Combo - mobo / cpu:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.237632
1. AMD Phenom II X2 545 Callisto 3.0GHz Socket AM3
2. GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G



Ram:

[strike]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034
Corsair XMS2[/strike]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231087
G.skills

[strike]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146673
Mushkin[/strike]


Grand Total: $482.09

 

[gkay09]

^ Thats a pretty good setup...
As for RAM, AMD CPUs can utilize the extra speed...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231152
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231144

 

[Outlander_04]

the seagate 7200.12 500 gig is a single platter hard drive

Very fast

$60

The only concern is that the minuet is half height so its next to impossible to add expansion cards . what about
Antec New Solution NSK2480 Black/Silver MicroATX Desktop Computer Case 380W Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129034

G

 

[fullmetall]

Updated list above. ~Bump~

I like the Case Outlander found due to fan input, Push air in and pull air out over the motherboard + vents in back. Not much more over the piano black antec.

Seagate is another look at from yesterday. I've had Seagate for a long time and never have had any faults or errors.

Ram, I decided on g.skills yesterday just never re-posted.

Thanks yall.

 

[batuchka]

My suggestion

 

[fullmetall]

Thanks for the suggestion but im pretty set. I did say I have only the OS and im going to need the extra $20 that i have to get a keyboard and mouse to top off the $500.

and to help out.

4gb wouldn't be needed in a home / office computer, only 2gb ~ I did mention no gaming, maybe "maybe" solitaire type.

I did mention a small mini micro ATX only, no desktop on ground position tower,

I wouldnt want to downgrade the 785g that I already have chosen to a 760g.

but, thanks for the input and will to try.

 

[batuchka]

You are welcomed ^^