questions on a config - beginner - please help

[cplessier]

What do you think of the config below?
I'd like to have a quiet PC for Multimedia and office use (web surfing + videos + Excel & Word, etc), usually have a lot of applications running together but no video or images editing or gaming

Specific question on the motherboard: could I get a cheaper one? same thing for the cpu cooler?
would like to have an usb 3.0 port?

Many thanks

CAS: CoolerMaster Silencio RC-551 Mid-Tower Silent Gaming Case Black featured front USB 3, Internal sound damping. [+2]
CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE. (BLACK Colour)
CPU: Intel® Core™ i3-2120 Dual Core 3.30 GHz 3M Cache LGA1155 + HD Graphics [-53]
FAN: Coolermaster Hyper 412S CPU Fan with 4 x Direct Contact heat-pipes, Extreme performance and Ultra quiet ***Overclockable XXX*** [-2]
HDD: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 7200RPM Hard Drive (Single Hard Drive) (Single Hard Drive)
HDD2: 128 GB Crucial M4 Series SATA III Gaming MLC Solid State Disk [+89] (Single Hard Drive)
MEMORY: 8GB (2x4GB) PC10666 DDR3/1333mhz Dual Channel Memory [+24] (Corsair XMS3 w/Heat Spreader [+20])
MOTHERBOARD: Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ 4 RAM slots, BT GO! LucidLogix Virtu and Intel SRT, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 3 PCIe Gen2, 2 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI ***Overclockable XXX*** [+24]
NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT -- As standard on all PCs
POWERSUPPLY: 500 Watts Power Supplies (CyberPower 500W Gaming Power Supply (No Overclocking recommended))
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
USB1: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
USB2: USB 3 Hubs -- Tsunami SS U34 (4x USB 3.0 Ports) [+19]
XWNA: Asus USB-N13 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 300Mbps Wireless USB Adapter [+17]

 

[Doomedspeed]

Welcome,

So a quiet PC for general use. It's a good start. Few issues though.

A budget would help us spec you something.

Yes, you can get a cheaper motherboard a H61/H67 motherboard. Some of these have USB3 & SATA III though the majority do not.

The case and Cooler look great. The issue i have is the PSU. I'd suggest a branded one such as: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-059-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

Is this a system you want building for you? Or are you ahppy to build the system yourself and save a bit of money?

 

[cplessier]

Not sure I can do it myself frankly so will have to pay £50 for the installation
Budget: £650 max - Dont need an OS, Mouse & Keyboard or Monitor

Thanks - will have a look to your PSU and check some motherboard

Any additional comments welcome? any way I can save a bit of money somewhere?

Thank you

 

[Gav_881]

Not sure I can do it myself frankly so will have to pay £50 for the installation

Don't sell your self short, most of the PC's on the planet are put together by people that never went to school, there are loads of you tube vids to show you how for the most part if it fits its in the right hole

Also if your going for an I3 give it a week as the ivy bridge ones will be out and should either drop the sandy prices or give you an extra bit of bang for your buck. 24th or 25th depending on which article you believe.

 

[Gav_881]

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £99.95
1 x Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Notebook/Apple Series SATA 6Gb/s KIT with Norton Ghost - (MZ-7PC128N/EU) £89.99
1 x MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £77.99
1 x Cooler Master Silencio 550 Silent Tower Case - Black £69.98
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) £66.98
1 x Samsung Green (MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz 30nm Dual Channel Kit £59.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 '80 Plus' Power Supply (CMPSU-430CXUKV2) £36.98
1 x Sony Optiarc AD-5280S 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £14.99
Total : £531.85 (includes shipping : £12.50).




But swap the processor for i3-3225 whenits released as this will give you the HD4000 graphics which will be a big upgrade if your planning on sticking with onboard.

As for cooler the stock cooler will be fine if you not overclocking which you wont be with an I3 the only benefit is noise reduction if your getting one go for a cheep quiet one post a thred on the cooling section if you need advice.

 

[cplessier]

Thanks - Good advice re the latest i3 release

Do you think I'll have problems if I replace the case by the Cooler Master Silencio 450 (a bi cheaper and seems also have all the options I need but seems it might be a more complicated to do the job myself)?



Thanks again

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £99.95
1 x Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Notebook/Apple Series SATA 6Gb/s KIT with Norton Ghost - (MZ-7PC128N/EU) £89.99
1 x MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £77.99
1 x Cooler Master Silencio 550 Silent Tower Case - Black £69.98
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) £66.98
1 x Samsung Green (MV-3V4G3D/US) 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz 30nm Dual Channel Kit £59.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430W V2 '80 Plus' Power Supply (CMPSU-430CXUKV2) £36.98
1 x Sony Optiarc AD-5280S 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £14.99
Total : £531.85 (includes shipping : £12.50).




But swap the processor for i3-3225 whenits released as this will give you the HD4000 graphics which will be a big upgrade if your planning on sticking with onboard.

As for cooler the stock cooler will be fine if you not overclocking which you wont be with an I3 the only benefit is noise reduction if your getting one go for a cheep quiet one post a thred on the cooling section if you need advice.

 

[skylineboy]

if your worried about picking up a different case and sound being an issue. OcUK sell dampening kits for a lot of different cases.

If you're worried about building a pc don't be. Its a lot of time and effort but you know much more about your pc. We're all here to help you. Plus saves you £50!!

 

[Gav_881]

Thanks - Good advice re the latest i3 release

Do you think I'll have problems if I replace the case by the Cooler Master Silencio 450 (a bi cheaper and seems also have all the options I need but seems it might be a more complicated to do the job myself)?



Thanks again

no problems changing the case i picked it because i couldnt find the one you mentioned. Have a watch of the vid below its detailed enough to cover most peoples worries.

If you still dont think your up to it i think OK will build it for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls