AMD mini barebones

[evanr4]

Hello,

I am looking for a mini barebones system for an AM3 processor (Phenom II) that can accept 16GB of memory. Graphics performance is not a consideration.

Thanks

Evan

 

[michxymi]

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[evanr4]

Not sure what the sticky form is?

I want to build a box that will run VMware ESX, so either a 4 or 6 core processor, lots of memory (i.e. 16GB) and a 2 TB sata drive. I am not worried about graphics performance, but would like to have the option of adding an additional NIC. Low noise is a priority.

Can't think of anything else.

 

[michxymi]

Here's my suggestion then!

A value case so you can spend your $$ to more important parts (CPU, RAM)

Xigmatek ASGARD II B/O CPC-T45UE-U01 Black / Orange 0.8 mm SECC / Aluminum and Aluminum Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811815006

A high quality PSU that is ideal for your use

CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 V2 430W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&Tpk=corsair%20cx430%20v2

6 - Core CPU is a must for this job!

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT90ZFBGRBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103849&cm_re=amd_phenom_ii_x6_1090t-_-19-103-849-_-Product

An AM3R2 motherboard so you can upgrade to 8-Core Bulldozers. It is also supports up to 32GB RAM so you'll be fine!

ASRock 880G PRO3 AM3 AMD 880G HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157243

Cheapest 4GB Module you can find x4 for 16GB Dual Channel!

4 x Rendition by Crucial 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model RM51264BA1339
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148366

And 2TB HDD from WD

Western Digital Caviar Black WD2002FAEX 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136792

Sum 644$ with MIR!

 

[evanr4]

Thanks, I am sure that would be a killer system but I need a mini type system, something like a Shuttle in size. Sorry if I wasnt clear in my original post.

 

[michxymi]

Look what we can do to reduce size without losing perfomance!

In my first build change the case with this one

LIAN LI PC-A04B Black Aluminum MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112316

Get a MicroATX Motherboard too. The next one seems the best option, as it's an AM3+ one so you can upgrade anytime you want!

GIGABYTE GA-880GMA-USB3 AM3+ AMD 880G HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128490

Other than that, you don't have to change anything else!