[Help] Basic Small form factor PC

[alpc]

Hi,

I am trying to look for a small form factor PC to run MagicQ lighting software. I need to get it (4 GB RAM, CPU, at most 80GB HDD, inbuilt graphics is fine, win 7) plus basic (cheap) lcd monitor, $20 mouse and keyboard. I want to keep everything to about $500.

Anyone has any other suggestions on this?

I was looking at the recent launch MSI WIND BOX DC111 at $399, but so far not many reviews on it.

 

[alpc]

Small Form Factor PC not a popular topic?

 

[royfrosty]

You can google intel NUC or you can use something like MSI Wind, Zbox.

 

[alpc]

I have looked at NUC, but I think it will not be within the budget since I have to add HDD and RAMs to it.

 

[royfrosty]

I believe the ZBOX is at $299SGD.

Add a 320gb 2.5inch HDD 5400rpm ~ $59

OR

Add a 320gb 2.5inch HDD 7200rpm ~ $70

Add Logitech MK120 Keyboard and Mouse Combo ~ $18

Find a monitor in garage sales that is going for $50 or $80.

And windows OS. You know what to do

 

[alpc]

Hmm... ZBox - Let me check that out. Anyway, I found Dell has this new Optiplex 3020 Micro PC as well, and I am checking out the pricing on that. The i3 CPU on the Optiplex is out of budget, so asking for the Pentium Dual Core CPU pricing. Let's see how much it will be.

I know MSI Windbox is Intel Celeron CPU. I presume ZBox will be as well.

 

[wtfh4x]

Cheapest Zbox is $199 for the Celeron. 4GB RAM is $50? Cheap china 64GB SSD or cheapest HDD is around $60? Cheapest monitor VGA only 18.5 inch is around $110? $40 more for 20 inch with DVI.

 

[alpc]

But does ZBox comes with CPU inside? From their specs in their website sounds like they don't.

 

[Ark Law]

But does ZBox comes with CPU inside? From their specs in their website sounds like they don't.

If no CPU inside, then they sell for what

 

[BryanWu]

From tradepac pricelist:

Logitech KB/Mouse - 20
AOC 18.5" LED monitor - $108
2/4GB DDR3 - $29/51 (for total of 4/6GB)
ZBOX ID18 PLUS win 8.1 - $319
Should be this model: ZOTAC ZBOX ID18 Plus Windows 8.1 with Bing: ZOTAC - It's time to play!

Total: $498

Should fit your requirement.

 

[widman01]

buy netbook lor... everything is inside including OS...

above post is all without OS.

 

[Ark Law]

buy netbook lor... everything is inside including OS...

above post is all without OS.

Do your own research before commenting

 

[alpc]

CI320:
Intel Celeron N2930 (quad-core, 1.83 GHz) Burst frequency up to 2.16 GHz
Intel HD Graphics (base freq 313 MHz, Dyn 854 MHz)
DDR3-1333 MHz RAM (Up to 8GB)
HDMI/DisplayPort
LAN, 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.0
3-in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
4 USB 3.0 (back panel) 2 USB 2.0 (front)
1 SATA 3.0 Gb/s, 1 eSATA
64GB SSD (2.5-inch)
Passive cooling

ID18:
Intel Celeron 1037U (dual-core, 1.8 GHz)
Intel HD Graphics (base freq 350 MHz, Dyn 1 GHz).
DDR3-1600 MHz RAM (Up to 16GB)
DVI/HDMI
LAN
6-in-1 (MMC/SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/xD)
2 USB 3.0 (on back panel) 4 USB 2.0 (2 on back panel, 1 on top, 1 front)
1 SATA 6.0 Gbps, 1 eSATA
64GB mSATA SSD 2.5“ drive bay (SATA 6.0 Gb/s compatible)
Smartfan cooling

Hmmm....

 

[Ark Law]

1037U (Ivy Bridge) is faster than N2930 (Silvermont)

 

[coyote]

On top of the mSata ssd, does the ID18 support adding a second 2.5" drive?

 

[alpc]

1037U (Ivy Bridge) is faster than N2930 (Silvermont)

Really? Good to know this. I was wondering between the 2 CPU chip...

 

[ArcticCheetah]

100+
Foxconn NanoPC AT-5250

 

[alpc]

ID18:
Intel Celeron 1037U (dual-core, 1.8 GHz)
Intel HD Graphics (base freq 350 MHz, Dyn 1 GHz).
DDR3-1600 MHz RAM (Up to 16GB)
DVI/HDMI
LAN
6-in-1 (MMC/SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/xD)
2 USB 3.0 (on back panel) 4 USB 2.0 (2 on back panel, 1 on top, 1 front)
1 SATA 6.0 Gbps, 1 eSATA
64GB mSATA SSD 2.5“ drive bay (SATA 6.0 Gb/s compatible)
Smartfan cooling


Foxconn NanoPC AT-5250:
Intel Dual Core Atom D2550 1.86GHz
Intel GMA 3650 (640 MHz)
One SO-DIMM Socket support DDR3 up to 4GB
VGA/HDMI
LAN
SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC 5 in 1 Card Reader
Two USB 3.0 ports front, Four USB 2.0 ports back
One SATA II connector for 2.5"HDD or SSD
Passive Cooling (Chasis as 1 big heatsink)

 

[alpc]

Ok, went and bought the ID 18. Thanks for the help.

 

[richardgoh]

Ok, went and bought the ID 18. Thanks for the help.

hi
can share the performance?
keen to buy the CI320 anyone has one?
thanks