Looking for a Fm2 setup what you think

chippy08 · 26 May 2014 at 16:47

Hi guys had my Fm1 setup since the boards came out but my son has started to use it for games now so wish to build a new Fm2 setup.

What i need is

Motherboard
cpu
ssd
Storage drive 1-2TB in size
case
Ram

Will be using a pico psu so will use IGP for graphics

Also use will be for
Films
24/7 Torrents

Thanks in Advance

alexakasloth · 27 May 2014 at 20:15

For a FM2 setup and with what you will be using it for I would use the AMD A8-5500, quad core and 65w TDP will sit better with the pico PSU than the 100w offerings.

That said the AMD Athlon 5350 (25w) will play films fine and is only £41, the motherboards are also great value.

For a case I would look at Antecs Mini - ITX cases as they have space for 2 hard drives and are tiny, look at the ISK110 for example.

Emlyn_Dewar · 28 May 2014 at 14:29

Also suggest going for the above, 5150 on this week only as well, great chip for under £40!

chippy08 · 15 Jun 2014 at 14:52

AMD Athlon 5350 2.05GHz Quad Core Processor - Retail (Socket AM1)
MSI AM1I AMD AM1 (Socket FS1b) Mini ITX Motherboard
Samsung 120GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (WD1003FZEX)
Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Case - Black
Pico Psu 120watt plus brick

I think i have decided on the above build but might change motherboard to the Asus or Asrock mini itx board.

Sadly i have had to buy my parts elsewhere either because overclockers are out of stock or dont sell the items i need or price was way cheaper elsewhere.