I have recently been considering building a new computer but I am unsure of which direction to take. Initially I was planning on waiting till April to get an Intel i5-3570k ,a 7series motherboard and build a budget gaming machine. Yet with further consideration I realized that I don’t play any modern games, and I have no plans on becoming addicted again.
Being that I don’t really need a powerful computer i’m now thinking about building a Mini-ITX or mircoATX possible with a Intel G530 CPU 2.40 GHZ or even a Atom Dual-Core D525. Any ideas for current or an ivy bridge processor and/or motherboards is very welcome.
Approximate Purchase Date: from now to as late as April
Budget Range: $200-$800 After Rebates
System Usage: Web surfing, watching videos on tv, word processing
Parts Not Required:
I-Opener Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest MousePad Gel Cushion (BLACK)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045X0OBI/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G15-Gaming-Keyboard-Black/dp/B000UHE8YM
Vantec NexStar 3 NST-360SU-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Onyx Black)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDKO04/ref=oh_o05_s00_i00_details
Western Digital 2 TB Caviar Green SATA II Intellipower 64 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD20EARS
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZCXK0I/ref=oh_o05_s00_i01_details
ASUS VH238H 23-Inch LED Monitor
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VH238H-23-Inch-LED-Monitor/dp/B004J6BIJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325642137&sr=1-1
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.amazon.com www.newegg.com www.frys.com I live by a fry’s but i’m willing to shop anywhere online for the best prices.
Country: Portland, OR
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 , I also use a 1080P 42 inch tv to watch videos via HDMI often
Being that I don’t really need a powerful computer i’m now thinking about building a Mini-ITX or mircoATX possible with a Intel G530 CPU 2.40 GHZ or even a Atom Dual-Core D525. Any ideas for current or an ivy bridge processor and/or motherboards is very welcome.
Approximate Purchase Date: from now to as late as April
Budget Range: $200-$800 After Rebates
System Usage: Web surfing, watching videos on tv, word processing
Parts Not Required:
I-Opener Mouse Pad with Wrist Rest MousePad Gel Cushion (BLACK)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045X0OBI/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G15-Gaming-Keyboard-Black/dp/B000UHE8YM
Vantec NexStar 3 NST-360SU-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Onyx Black)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDKO04/ref=oh_o05_s00_i00_details
Western Digital 2 TB Caviar Green SATA II Intellipower 64 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive - WD20EARS
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZCXK0I/ref=oh_o05_s00_i01_details
ASUS VH238H 23-Inch LED Monitor
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VH238H-23-Inch-LED-Monitor/dp/B004J6BIJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325642137&sr=1-1
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.amazon.com www.newegg.com www.frys.com I live by a fry’s but i’m willing to shop anywhere online for the best prices.
Country: Portland, OR
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 , I also use a 1080P 42 inch tv to watch videos via HDMI often