After using the same PC for almost 11 years (yes 11 years). It is now time that I built myself a new one. To that end I have decided to go down the mini-itx route.
I already have the following:
With that in mind I clearly need the following:
I am thinking about using the inbuilt graphics at the here and now
As for my budget I do not really want to spend more than another £500 max.
I already have the following:
- Gigabyte GA-Z77N-WIFI
- Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced Mini-ITX Case
- Cooler Master GeminII M4 Low Profile CPU Cooler
- Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Keyboard
- Microsoft Windows 7 and 8 (both 64bit)
With that in mind I clearly need the following:
- CPU - I was thinking of the Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge)
- Memory - In this case I am thinking about Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB
- PSU - fully or hybrid modular? given the Restriction of space within this case
- Hard Drives - I was toying with the idea of SSD for OS, AV etc. and poss a 1-2TB mechanical for the other stuff
- Monitor - I want one with a minimum of 2 HDMI and built in speakers (also have to exercise the Xbox)
- Optical drive - Pioneer BDR-207EBK will be at times using for watching movies.
I am thinking about using the inbuilt graphics at the here and now
As for my budget I do not really want to spend more than another £500 max.