My brother is wanting a cheap computer for medium photo/video editing, writing/blogging, and light gaming. Future potential as an htpc would be nice, not required as that's just an afterthought.
Budget: ~[strike]$400[/strike] $550, Can use a build that costs a little more if the parts regularly go on sale, will buy when they do
Parts: USB3, small form factor is a must (basically anything smaller than standard atx). No LEDs, and reasonably quiet. Obviously it still needs to stay cool, but can probably stick with stock cooler since he won't be overclocking.
He wants to be able to use it for a while, as he only upgrades every 4-5 years. I've built before, never done a smaller form factor though. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
changed budget.
Budget: ~[strike]$400[/strike] $550, Can use a build that costs a little more if the parts regularly go on sale, will buy when they do
Parts: USB3, small form factor is a must (basically anything smaller than standard atx). No LEDs, and reasonably quiet. Obviously it still needs to stay cool, but can probably stick with stock cooler since he won't be overclocking.
He wants to be able to use it for a while, as he only upgrades every 4-5 years. I've built before, never done a smaller form factor though. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
changed budget.
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