shadow2get
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I have been planning to build a system just for Web-Browsing & normal video playback (DVD, DivX/XviD) for my parents. So, thought of building it using a mini-ITX based motherboard due to the small size, less power consumption & space required for the cabinet. I haven't yet inquired about where I would be able to find mini-ITX based Cabinets & PSU for it. I did some research on the PSU & this is what I found:
You can have a look at mini-ITX based reviews from the link below.
Reviews of 5 mini-ITX based motherboards
FYI, this is the system config :
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Motherboard: (any one of these)
Intel D945GCLF (with Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor) -> Rs. 3000
Intel D945GCLF2 (with Intel Atom 1.6GHz Dual Core processor) -> ~Rs. 4000
Intel DG45FC (G45 Chipset & processor support: Celeron/Dual Core/Xeon/Core 2 Duo ) -> ~Rs. 5500
Processor for IntelDG45FC: Not decided
RAM:
Transcend/Kingston/Corsair 1 x 2GB DDR2 667MHz - Rs. 2000
HDD:
320GB SATA Desktop HDD - Rs. 2600
160GB SATA Laptop HDD - Rs. 2600
Mouse/Keyboard Combo:
Logitech/Microsoft - Rs. 650
Optical Drive:
Sony DVD Writer - Rs. 1200
Cabinet & PSU: ???
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I had a look at the Zebronics mini-ITX Cabinet & it looked real BAD.
. Not going for that one. I dunno if Intel D945GCLF2 has arrived in India yet. But will wait till it arrives if going for it.
I have thought of this combination: Intel D945GCLF2 + 2GB Corsair + 160GB SATA Laptop HDD + Rest.
Total budget of about 10-12k. Can go for a much lesser HDD if needed. I do have a spare 17" CRT Flat monitor for the display.
FYI, I am planning to buy the system next week. So, do give in your suggestions & views.
If any of you guys know where you could find in Bangalore (or elsewhere), do reply. Also any suggestions for the config are welcome.
You can have a look at mini-ITX based reviews from the link below.
Reviews of 5 mini-ITX based motherboards
FYI, this is the system config :
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Motherboard: (any one of these)
Intel D945GCLF (with Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor) -> Rs. 3000
Intel D945GCLF2 (with Intel Atom 1.6GHz Dual Core processor) -> ~Rs. 4000
Intel DG45FC (G45 Chipset & processor support: Celeron/Dual Core/Xeon/Core 2 Duo ) -> ~Rs. 5500
Processor for IntelDG45FC: Not decided
RAM:
Transcend/Kingston/Corsair 1 x 2GB DDR2 667MHz - Rs. 2000
HDD:
320GB SATA Desktop HDD - Rs. 2600
160GB SATA Laptop HDD - Rs. 2600
Mouse/Keyboard Combo:
Logitech/Microsoft - Rs. 650
Optical Drive:
Sony DVD Writer - Rs. 1200
Cabinet & PSU: ???
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I had a look at the Zebronics mini-ITX Cabinet & it looked real BAD.
. Not going for that one. I dunno if Intel D945GCLF2 has arrived in India yet. But will wait till it arrives if going for it.I have thought of this combination: Intel D945GCLF2 + 2GB Corsair + 160GB SATA Laptop HDD + Rest.
Total budget of about 10-12k. Can go for a much lesser HDD if needed. I do have a spare 17" CRT Flat monitor for the display.
FYI, I am planning to buy the system next week. So, do give in your suggestions & views.
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