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It's Christmas so I plan on building a cheap computer for my brothers to use. Budget strap but the only thing they really plan on playing on it is minecraft so that should be easily met. Also planning on using linux to keep the price down. I just upgraded my current computer to a 7850 so I will be reusing my old gts 450 in this build.

Approximate Purchase Date: tonight or tomorrow

Budget Range: $250 strict

System Usage from Most to Least Important: general usage, minecraft, tf2

Parts Not Required: monitor(1080p television), OS (ubuntu), video card(gts 450)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country: U.S.

Parts Preferences: no preference

Overclocking: no

SLI or Crossfire: no

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Is it possible to install linux via flash drive or would a CD/DVD drive be necessary

What I am currently looking at

Rosewill FBM-02 Dual Fans MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Intel Celeron G530 $49
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Western Digital WD Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 4GB $18
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

ASRock H61M-DGS LGA 1155 $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Antec VP-450 450W $39
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

total: $246

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Has a windows phone so minecraft is a no go for for the phone. Also thanks for the info about the supported memory speed, probably will stick with the same ram though due to it being cheap.
Also about the DVD drive, to install linux can I simply download it to a flash drive from my main computer and install it to this new build or would a CD/DVD be the better/supported option?

The older version of that case is on sale and gets better reviews: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

You can get a g645 for only $10 more than that Celeron: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093H8KGM/?tag=pcpapi-20

It's over 20% faster and more Cache for only $10. Well worth it.

Another possible PSU. Cheaper before rebate than the Corsair above, but more expensive after. Has a few more watts. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

DVD is easier to install, but flash drive does work. You could also always just hook up your DVD drive long enough to do the install and then move it back to your machine, too.

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this one is better, has pentium sandy bridge 3.0Ghz instead celeron. and has cx430 v2 which is much more reliable and popular

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G860 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ECS H61H2-M2(1.0) Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($41.97 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax Reiter ATX Mid Tower Case ($27.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $244.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-23 02:44 EST-0500)
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