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.

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.

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

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

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)