Need Help Buying 24 X 7 download rig

lovedonator

lovedonator

Ambassador of Buzz
First of all,I have not filled the questionnaire as it is not a conventional rig I'm building. Mods if not OK please inform,I'll edit the post.

So,I need a system which I would be able to use as a 24 X 7 download rig and a storage system. I have a 5 year old Samsung 17 inch LCD monitor which I'll use and a Seagate 1TB HDD which I'll use as the storage device.I'll want to run Windows 7 Basic at least but if not possible I'll manage by using Linux Mint or Ubuntu.
So what I'll be needing is a motherboard,processor,RAM,power supply and cabinet. I want as power efficient as it can get and preferably with a small footprint.
Budget 10-15 K max. Do not need a DVD drive but at least 2 USB ports. I have a Wi-Fi Router so it will be good if I'll be able to connect it wirelessly to my Home-group for data and Printer Sharing with other devices.
 
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acewin

Point Blanc
and why not a netbook, you can install OS of your wish on the they are very power efficient, will wait for furthur response
 
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whitestar_999

Super Moderator
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look no further than this:
atom dual core kit(cpu+mobo)=3900
4gb corsair laptop 1333 ram=1200
psu=generic 500w costing ~550-660 or FSP saga II 400W for ~1800.
cabinet:your choice.look for any mini-itx/micro-atx cabinet costing ~1000.
will run windows 7 any version fine & total power usage will be ~60-70w excluding monitor.
 
d6bmg

d6bmg

BMG ftw!!
Think about buying nebooks costing between 13-18K.
Will suggest names & models only after your next reply & if you are interested in buying netbook.
 
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acewin

Point Blanc
will add one more comment before I see any response. I prefer downloading on laptop than desktop as power consumption in laptop is lesser. That is why was suggesting netbook
 
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lovedonator

lovedonator

Ambassador of Buzz
acewin said:
and why not a netbook, you can install OS of your wish on the they are very power efficient, will wait for furthur response
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Well my monitor and 1 TB HDD will remain unused then.

d6bmg said:
Think about buying nebooks costing between 13-18K.
Will suggest names & models only after your next reply & if you are interested in buying netbook.
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acewin said:
will add one more comment before I see any response. I prefer downloading on laptop than desktop as power consumption in laptop is lesser. That is why was suggesting netbook
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OK,I'll consider a netbook and I can connect my HDD by USB. Will sell my monitor(for whatever it is worth). Suggest me some good models.
 
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panwala95

In the zone
if you want a netbook get this one
its one of the best and digit awarded it with a best buy award too!
Acer Aspire One 722 Netbook: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Acer Netbook
 
d6bmg

d6bmg

BMG ftw!!
Samsung NP300E4Z-A06IN 2nd PDC /2GB /320GB /DOS Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Samsung Notebook
(very good choice)
This one is also good: Acer AOD 270 Laptop 2nd Gen Atom Dual Core/2GB/320GB/Win7 Starter (LU.SGA08.012): Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Acer Netbook


Note that Local price will be lower than the flipkart price.
 
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lovedonator

lovedonator

Ambassador of Buzz
d6bmg said:
Samsung NP300E4Z-A06IN 2nd PDC /2GB /320GB /DOS Laptop: Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Samsung Notebook
(very good choice)
This one is also good: Acer AOD 270 Laptop 2nd Gen Atom Dual Core/2GB/320GB/Win7 Starter (LU.SGA08.012): Flipkart.com: Compare, Review Acer Netbook


Note that Local price will be lower than the flipkart price.
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Samsung one is out of my budget and it also has a Pentium D processor. high power consumption and very unreliable.
Acer one is good though. Thanks for the recommendations.
 
cute.bandar

cute.bandar

Cyborg Agent
on the techenclave forums there is a discussion thread on pogoplug pro. Which achieves the same goal at a much cheaper price .
 
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Naxal

Little Kid
I think some routers now days support torrent client and USB storage (external drive). Would be much cheaper i guess with huge capacity !!

4k (Router) + 5k (HDD)

Would be power saving too..
 
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