Mini itx build advice needed.

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Hi,
I'm new to forum but not so new to a overclockers site.
My old laptop is not power enough for my uni stuff so I would like to build myself a mini itx pc with budget 500-600£ more towards 500£ :)

My problem is that I'm out of the touch with latest developments in IT world and that's why I would to ask you folks for a help in putting together Mini itx pc.

What I would like to get out of it.
Ordinary word processing programs, it has to be good in multitasking and finally occasional Battlefield 3 gaming :)

For gaming I'm planning to use my TV and for school stuff I do have an old monitor but I might buy better screen in future so I'm not going to save on graphic card. I do not have operating system so unfortunately that needs to incorporated in final price. I do have mouse and keyboard.

Hopefully I gave you enough information for you

Thank you very much for your help and I'm looking forward to your suggestions :)
 
 
Bacon? said:
Hello hello :)

Hows this:


YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3450 3.10GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £143.99
1 x ASRock Z77E-ITX Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard £123.98
1 x Sapphire HD 7770 OC EDITION 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £107.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (GFC-02050) £83.99
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 500W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £54.98
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 500GB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA050) £49.99
1 x OcUK Value 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit £26.99
1 x OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £17.99
Total : £621.90 (includes shipping : £10.00).




Its top end of your budget because ITX is always more expensive.
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I would lose the OS(OP is a student, should be able to get cheaper copy, if not, use Win8 preview) and get a case.
 
Many thanks guys for a quick response :)
Yep case is missing. I'm working and studying at the same time so I'm not sure if I'm eligible for any discounted software.
 
 
2 options and now I have hard time to decide :)
I would like to get 4 core CPU if that's possible to squeeze in :)

How easy is it going to be with upgrades for future ?
Which o these 2 systems is better ?

Thank you and sorry for so many noobish questions
 
 
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Use Win8 preview until you can save the rest to buy an OS.

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7850 Twin Frozr III OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards w/ Nexuiz, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showdown PC Games £167.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3450 3.10GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £143.99
1 x Asus P8H77-I Intel H77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 MiniITX Motherboard £83.99
1 x BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Cube Case - Arctic White £56.99
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 500W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £54.98
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 500GB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA050) £49.99
1 x TeamGroup Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TED38192M1600HC11DC) £27.95
1 x OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £17.99
Total : £617.96 (includes shipping : £11.75).

 
 
passey89 said:
try this
YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £167.99
1 x Sapphire HD 7770 OC EDITION 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £107.99
1 x Asus P8H77-I Intel H77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 MiniITX Motherboard £83.99
1 x BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Cube Case - Arctic White £56.99
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 500W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £54.98
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 500GB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA050) £49.99
1 x TeamGroup Elite 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (TED38192M1600HC11DC) £27.95
1 x OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £17.99
Total : £567.86 (includes shipping : FREE).

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If you go this route, you may aswell spend the extra and go IV.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £179.99
Total : £189.59 (includes shipping : £8.00).

 
 
I'm not going to be overclocking-do not how and never felt a need to overclock CPU.
So what is final set up everyone would go for ?
Do you think I can get all parts before the weekend if ordered today ?
 
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