Microatx build

[Yami]

For storage I'm only seeing a single 120gb SSD drive.....you probably should have a large platter drive in there too if it can fit more than one drive

Based on the requirements given they shouldn't need to store much at all. A 60GB SSD would probably suffice, if they were still made.

 

[-RockMan-]

For storage I'm only seeing a single 120gb SSD drive.....you probably should have a large platter drive in there too if it can fit more than one drive

Check his signature if he still has those hdd I recommend he used the blue for storage the ssd for the main os main apps.

 

[PP Mguire]

This build is for a friend, so doubting the OP will want to simply donate a drive.

 

[jasonalwaysready]

This build is for a friend, so doubting the OP will want to simply donate a drive.

right. shes getting an external terabyte drive, so no need for additional drives.

i dont want a crap motherboard, but it also doesnt need any features at all. no oc'ing. thats why i posted originally would a dell be the worst choice for a cheapish featureless computer. this will be a computer that doesnt need a super cpu, because for 99% of the time, it will do nothing but chrome tabs. it's not 50 tabs of movies, just 50 pinterest tabs. 50 general tabs. pinterest was a joke that you might understand if you have a wife or gf...

were looking at silence over performance.

thanks guys

and still looking for recommendations on cases. perhaps this case? corsair 250d http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139033

 

[PP Mguire]

Still stick to my previous recommendations. The board isn't crap.

The 250d uses mITX boards.

 

[jasonalwaysready]

Still stick to my previous recommendations. The board isn't crap.

The 250d uses mITX boards.

oops, it is mini.

on the power supply, the case is tight. any recommendations for a power supply thats fully modular?

the cpu, i see that its great for overclocking, but is stock all that anyone would ever want that doesnt play games?

 

[PP Mguire]

Like I said before, any Haswell based Celeron or Pentium is perfectly fine for anybody wanting to do basic tasks and even low and mid end gaming. The overclockability is just an added benefit as an "in case", although not necessary.

CORSAIR CSM Series CS450M 450W ATX12V v2.4 and EPS 2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com

Edit:
A good option if you did want to get the 250d.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157451

 

[jasonalwaysready]

Final build?

$82
Newegg.com - g3258 + asus dvd drive

$88
AeroCool DS-Cube Black/White Black/White 0.8mm SGCC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Newegg.com

$80
CORSAIR CSM Series CS450M 450W ATX12V v2.4 and EPS 2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Newegg.com

$75
HyperX Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model HX316C10FBK2/8 - Newegg.com

$60
ASUS H81M-D PLUS LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 uATX Intel Motherboard - Newegg.com

$94
amazon.com windows 7 64 bit oem

$90
SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 2.5" 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Newegg.com

all coming to a total of $569 + $16 S&H = $585

 

[jasonalwaysready]

so a bit of a snag. the motherboard needs a bios update to run that chip, and i dont have a spare 1150 cpu around...

can anyone recommend another cpu mb combo for around the same price and performance?

 

[PP Mguire]

Other guy buying a similar setup Bought the E model instead and it worked out of box.