Gone off ITX, need help

koolpc

koolpc

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Right, gone off the idea of ITX. Would prefer a small system but maybe Micro atx?

Now, i would like to keep it relatively energy efficient but also pack a punch.

Onboard Graphics are again fine with me.

Would i be ok to still go the 13-2100T route or opt for a more powerful yet energy efficient CPU?

I do use photoshop for photo work but no real gaming on pc.

I would like a modular PSU that is also quiet too. I have a hard drive.

So, case, mobo, cpu and ram. Help!
 
So, is it worth me sticking with an i3-2100T? Would i notice a big jump in performance if i were to opt for a G840 or should i think about a quad?
 
Not a lot! lol

Ok, so if i kept the i3 2100T in mind, what Matx mobo would you guys recommend. I will also want 8gig DDR3 ram and onboard GPU.
 
AMD A8-3850 looks the best

So, what if i wanted to game with the i3-2100T? I would need a sep graphics card? Only asking as my nephew sometimes likes to play some games on the PC like flight sim.

Just need a fast CPU. Personally, i am not hung up on pc gaming anyway but i do use flight sim every 6 months or so!!
 
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Ok, so need to find a motherboard for it that can take 8gig DDR3 etc. I am hopeless at this type of thing!
 
So, go for the i3-2100T?

Not sure on budget but would want to keep it as low as possible otherwise the wife will cut off my child benefit!
 
Ok, so ditch the i3-2100T and go for the i3-2100? Better?

Dont need a HD.

PSU would need to be modular and very quiet.

Onboard GPU would suffice for now.

Would want 8gig ram
 
Only reason i mentioned the i3-2100T is that i have the option of having one for a really good price 2nd hand.

The HD is SATA.
 
Ok, ta. So i have now bought the i3-2100T off of a friend so i need a nice motherboard Matx and ram. DDR3, 8gig.
 
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