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Maric · (This post was last modified: 2013-09-07, 10:44 by Maric.)

First and foremost I need a PC that will run windows 7 or 8 smoothly. I will not be gaming at all on this PC. I will be use this PC to mostly surf, download, office, attach to my monitor, and eventually run XBMC.

My 2005 PC finally gave out. I really need something as soon as possible. I currently will be recycling two SATA HDD and still have an old DVD burner I use to burn Xbox 360 games. My main concern is to somehow to recycle these two HDD for my next build. I know there are cases in order to enclose the HDD and use USB to connnect them but I would prefer to just attach my two HDD in my next build for a cleaner build. Not sure of HTPC case would suffice for this.

Other requirements would be USB 3.0, and be able to attach to my monitor which has DVI. That's pretty much my only requirements. Also it would be nice for it to be quiet in order to watch movies.

Also I'm not sure which would serve my needs best? A mini-atx or htpc case as well.

Maric · (This post was last modified: 2013-09-08, 02:57 by Maric.)

[CASE]
SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum skin reinforced plastic front panel, 0.8mm SECC body MILO Series ML03B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case

[CPU]
Intel Core i3-3225 Dual-Core Processor 3.3 GHz 3 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80637i33225

[MOBO]
Gigabyte LGA 1155 DDR3 1600 Intel H77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Mini ITX Motherboard GA-H77N-WIFI

[RAM]
Kingston Hyper X Plug n Play 4 GB Kit (2x2GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR3 Desktop Memory 4 Dual Channel Kit (PC3 12800) 240-Pin SDRAM KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G

[SSD]
ADATA USA Premier Pro SP600 2.5-Inch 32 GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive ASP600S3-32GM-C

Hey I saw that I didn't get any responses so I put this together. I'm a little over budget given I went with the highest priced CPU for my needs. I'm at $380 without a PSU. Not sure if this will fit my needs? Not sure if this is overkill for what I need? Feedback would be greatly appreciated.

**teeedubb** · 2013-09-08, 03:17

32gb ssd is going to be real tight for any windows install, especially if its going to double as a desktop machine. Also do you need all the features on the motherboard? If not, that would be a area where you could save some money. Also intels haswell cpu's are coming out now, have you priced them up?

Maric · 2013-09-08, 03:34

(2013-09-08, 03:17)teeedubb Wrote: 32gb ssd is going to be real tight for any windows install, especially if its going to double as a desktop machine. Also do you need all the features on the motherboard? If not, that would be a area where you could save some money. Also intels haswell cpu's are coming out now, have you priced them up?

I definitely need usb 3.0, DVI, HDMI, but not sure what else it comes with? Also are prices dropping given Haswell is coming out?

**teeedubb** · 2013-09-08, 03:47

The exytas are WiFi and bluetooth. Maybe something along the lines of

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00906G97I...X110_SY165

Not sure about the prices, but I dare say you may be able go get some specials.

**Dougie Fresh** · (This post was last modified: 2013-09-08, 04:11 by Dougie Fresh.)

I would go Haswell if you can, especially since the price is nearly the same. If you don't need 3D, you can get these:

ASUS H81M-A LGA 1150 Intel H81 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813132044
$64.99 + $6.98 shipping

Intel Pentium G3220 Haswell 3.0GHz LGA 1150 54W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646G3220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819116950
$69.99

And have a very nice HTPC in the case you have above. You need a decent power supply too.

SeaSonic SS-300ET Bronze 300W ATX12V V2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817151086
$39.99 + $3.99 shipping

Maric · 2013-09-08, 05:32

(2013-09-08, 04:06)Dougie Fresh Wrote: I would go Haswell if you can, especially since the price is nearly the same. If you don't need 3D, you can get these:

ASUS H81M-A LGA 1150 Intel H81 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813132044
$64.99 + $6.98 shipping

Intel Pentium G3220 Haswell 3.0GHz LGA 1150 54W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646G3220
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6819116950
$69.99

And have a very nice HTPC in the case you have above. You need a decent power supply too.

SeaSonic SS-300ET Bronze 300W ATX12V V2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817151086
$39.99 + $3.99 shipping

Will I need more than 32 GB for a SSD? I plan install programs but won't be storing anything on it obviously.

Christer K · 2013-09-08, 10:33

(2013-09-08, 05:32)Maric Wrote: Will I need more than 32 GB for a SSD? I plan install programs but won't be storing anything on it obviously.

Yes.

galdorf · 2013-09-09, 05:51

I just bought a mini pc for that price the lenovo Q190 comes with windows 8 and a multimedia remote control for a tiny bit more you can get remote with back light.

Psytrix · 2013-09-09, 09:42

Which model q190 did you get? How much was it? I can't find them anywhere..?

galdorf · (This post was last modified: 2013-09-09, 13:19 by galdorf.)

(2013-09-09, 09:42)Psytrix Wrote: Which model q190 did you get? How much was it? I can't find them anywhere..?

Q190 ultra 85457 took almost a week to find one they are out of stock everywhere i own a computer store i had my supplier track it down.