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Mini desktops / Tiny computer choices
Reed:
Are you in a country that gets newegg? I was bored so I put together a small form factor PC for you (prices are USD):
Antec HTPC case w/ 380W PSU - $119.99
Foxconn m-ATX AM2+ motherboard (780g), can be ugraded to AM3 for futureproofing - $79.99
Athlon X2 2.7GHz - $59.99
2Gb G. skill DDR2 1066 $39.99 - $8.00 instant rebate
1Tb WD Greenpower drive - $104.99
Sapphire HD4830 - $99.99
LG DVD+R OEM - $24.99
Total: $521.93
If you're just looking to play DVD's you could probably even get away with the IGP of the 780g board (I actually have this one, it's quite good; when I was trading up my 9800GT to the GTX260 I used the IGP for my 24" monitor and I could watch DVD's and play CS:S on medium settings without a problem)
You'll need to throw in a SATA cable because the OEM drives don't come with them, and the motherboard only includes one. Try looking around if you don't like the case, but make sure to get a quality PSU and one that has good ventillation. You probably won't be able to use a CPU cooler other than the stock, so a cool case is important.
Rizzo:
Nah, I'm in New Zealand so we don't get New Egg. We have pricespy though, www.pricespy.co.nz.
Similar sort of thing.
Thanks heaps for that, I shall keep investigating.
Any reason you choose AMD? I was under the impression that Intel was the preferable option these days?
Melodic:
Why include a 4830 when he's already said that movies is the most video-intensive thing he'll be running? You can save $100 by sticking with onboard video.
Rizzo:
Having the ability to play games would be nice.
Reed:
That's why I pointed out that he could probably get away with the 780g's IGP, but I thought he might like the option in case he does want to play games
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