Mini PC?

kremedios · 21 May 2007 at 21:48

Hey, i've been looking on the OcUK site, and i'm interested in buying a gaming mini pc. I've seen this one. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-073-SH&groupid=43&catid=110&subcat=
What will i need to buy to make this work. I believe i only need a Graphics card (PCI-e), an OS, a C2D processor and a HDD. But i could be wrong.

If u can find me another one like it off OcUK i'll be very greatful.

semi-pro waster · 21 May 2007 at 21:53

You need a CPU, Ram, hard drive, optical drive (to install OS from), OS and the PCI-E graphics card. If gaming is the main aim then that is the best Shuttle available for the purpose.

kremedios · 21 May 2007 at 21:54

semi-pro waster said:
You need a CPU, Ram, hard drive, optical drive (to install OS from), OS and the PCI-E graphics card. If gaming is the main aim then that is the best Shuttle available for the purpose.

Well i have a standard desktop 200gb HDD and a desktop DVD drive. Would that work?? I also have Windows XP.

Also how big are these things in reality? Cause i'd like something pretty darn small.

semi-pro waster · 21 May 2007 at 21:59

The hard drive and DVD drive are fine, Shuttles use normal PC components apart from the PSU, motherboard and CPU cooler normally but you get those three parts with it.

As for size is says dimensions are 32.5 x 22 x 21 cm (LWH) which is about as small as it gets in the ordinary PC world before going to miniITX and those systems aren't usually all that powerful.

kremedios · 21 May 2007 at 22:03

semi-pro waster said:
The hard drive and DVD drive are fine, Shuttles use normal PC components apart from the PSU, motherboard and CPU cooler normally but you get those three parts with it.

As for size is says dimensions are 32.5 x 22 x 21 cm (LWH) which is about as small as it gets in the ordinary PC world before going to miniITX and those systems aren't usually all that powerful.

Could you do me a big favour please!! Could you spec me a gaming pc using that mini case/mobo/psu etc. I have a HDD, but i'll need a DVD RW drive as i only have a DVD drive. Also i'll need vista home premium. The budget is £600. I'll use the computer for gaming, msn, internet, etc.
Thanks a lot

semi-pro waster · 21 May 2007 at 22:15

If you have a legal copy of XP I'd use that rather than Vista Premium so that you can spend more cash on the graphics card but if you really need the OS then this is about the best I can do.

OcUK GeForce 7600 GT 256MB GDDR3 TV-Out/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail £54.99
(£64.61) £54.99
(£64.61)
Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 "LGA775 Allendale" 1.80GHz (800FSB) - Retail £65.99
(£77.54) £65.99
(£77.54)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Edition DVD - OEM - 1Pk (66I-00788) £63.99
(£75.19) £63.99
(£75.19)
Shuttle XPC SD37P2 Aluminium Barebones System - Intel Core 2 Duo (LGA775) £255.99
(£300.79) £255.99
(£300.79)
GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC) £49.99
(£58.74) £49.99
(£58.74)
LiteON DH-20A1P-45C 20x DVD±RW x12 Ram Dual Layer DVD-Writer (Black) - OEM £14.50
(£17.04) £14.50
(£17.04)
Sub Total : £505.45
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £8.95
VAT is being charged at 17.5% VAT : £90.02
Total : £604.42

kremedios · 22 May 2007 at 12:13

Thanks.. Is the motherboard easy to upgrade, as in stick a new processor, ram in. Also what motherboard does it have :S.
Sorry bout this

bloodiedathame · 22 May 2007 at 12:18

Shuttles are very easy to work on as long as your hands are small enough.
The motherboards (as far as I know) are made specifically for Shuttle.

melbourne720 · 22 May 2007 at 12:37

kremedios said:
Thanks.. Is the motherboard easy to upgrade, as in stick a new processor, ram in. Also what motherboard does it have :S.
Sorry bout this

Yeah, you get the motherboard already fitted to the case, as well as the PSU, all the front connectors hooked up. Just slot the RAM, CPU and GFX card in, and hook up the drives and you're done. Inside 20-30mins.

kremedios · 22 May 2007 at 14:37

Thanks for all the help guys. Do you know if OcUK will build it for me if i purchase all the parts from them. (obviously for a fee)

Lexeus · 28 May 2007 at 01:32

I am pretty sure there was an option to pay for assembly on the old site before it was changed a while back, but can't seem to find one now. I am sure if you give them a ring they could do something for you.

They would be crazy to say no!