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Small Form Factor First SFF - Spec help

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Bulb66, 12 Oct 2010.

  1. Bulb66

    Bulb66 What's a Dremel?

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    Hi,

    Having looked at full size PC's and Acer Revo R3610's, i would like to biuld a SFF PC. Can you look over the below spec and let me have your thoughts please.

    Would you change anything? Do i need anything else?

    Thanks

    J
    • Intel Core i3 530 2.93GHz (Clarkdale) (Socket LGA1156)
    • Silverstone Sugo SG05B Mini-ITX Case - Black (300w PSU)
    • OCZ Gold 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Low-Voltage Dual Channel
    • Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache
    • LG W2261VP 22" LCD Wide Full HD Gaming Monitor
    • Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 Black
    • Sony Optiarc AD-7703S
    • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
    • Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 H55 M-ITX Motherboard
     
  2. miahallen

    miahallen Team IRONMODS - World Champions!

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    A video card? CPU cooler? You might consider a slot load optical drive ;)

    Otherwise looks pretty decent...
     
  3. Bulb66

    Bulb66 What's a Dremel?

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    Thanks miahallen,

    As for video i should have said but i don't use my computers for gaming so i was going to use the integrated graphics on on the i3 and if needs be add a card later.

    And the i3 is retail boxed so will use that CPU coolers

    and lastly any suggestions on a slot loading drive around the £30 mark?

    Thanks

    James
     
  4. Bulb66

    Bulb66 What's a Dremel?

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    I hope to be buying this in the next few hours, so if anyone as any suggestions/advise please post soon :)

    Thanks

    James
     
  5. tom_hargreaves

    tom_hargreaves Comfy shoe wearer

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    Will you be overclocking? Gigabyte are great motherboards for overclocks. If you plan on doing then i'd highly recommend a better cooler, the stock ones that come with the CPU's are what i'd describe as "Adequate at best".
     
  6. Bulb66

    Bulb66 What's a Dremel?

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    I would say no at this point, like with the video it "might" be something I look into at a later date.

    All i plan on using the rig for is browsing the net, listening to music and general office stuff.

    Thanks

    J
     
  7. adam_bagpuss

    adam_bagpuss Have you tried turning it off/on ?

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    drop the WD drive for a samsung F3 eco 500GB-2TB variety.

    less power draw and a lot less noise.
     
  8. tom_hargreaves

    tom_hargreaves Comfy shoe wearer

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    Sounds like you've already selected the perfect setup for what you need pretty much :)
     

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