Hi guys. My dad's hp desktop has died and I've said I will build him a replacement. I don't know much about small form factor so I was hoping some of the experts here could help me out. It's for general office and browsing/streaming video. He does use a basic music composition tool but I don't know what it is. It needs 4usb+ and wifi.
So far I've chosen this case:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-214-SV&groupid=2362&catid=2278
This ssd (probably doesn't need much bigger hd unless there's value to be had)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-028-CR
So I'm left with mobo, CPU, cooler? (Or is stock ok?), psu, ram, wifi card. I'm also assuming onboard graphics but would a cheap passive card make sense?
Budget is max £400, closer to £300 would be better. Big ask I know.
I've noticed the NUC but haven't a clue about it. Does it have enough USB support and wifi? Feels like sticking to standardised components is a better idea long term.
Thanks a lot in advance.
So far I've chosen this case:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-214-SV&groupid=2362&catid=2278
This ssd (probably doesn't need much bigger hd unless there's value to be had)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-028-CR
So I'm left with mobo, CPU, cooler? (Or is stock ok?), psu, ram, wifi card. I'm also assuming onboard graphics but would a cheap passive card make sense?
Budget is max £400, closer to £300 would be better. Big ask I know.
I've noticed the NUC but haven't a clue about it. Does it have enough USB support and wifi? Feels like sticking to standardised components is a better idea long term.
Thanks a lot in advance.
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Timeframe is likely to be an issue with that was I was hoping to order tomorrow, build on Friday and take it to him on Saturday (it's a long way and we don't meet all that often).