Need advise for home computer

[Beepok]

No need to play games, just regular browsing and play youtube full HD wont hang like my current pc. Need wifi, prefer integrated wifi but can always buy a $30 wifi card.

Should I go DIY route(I can diy), or buy a mini-pc(brix, zbox, nuc etc.)? Which is cheaper? Space is not a concern, more concerned about peace of mind, so would like warranty, the longer the better. Budget $300-$400, no need OS monitor etc.

sexperts please advise, thanks

 

[deepblue_82]

No need to play games, just regular browsing and play youtube full HD wont hang like my current pc. Need wifi, prefer integrated wifi but can always buy a $30 wifi card.

Should I go DIY route(I can diy), or buy a mini-pc(brix, zbox, nuc etc.)? Which is cheaper? Space is not a concern, more concerned about peace of mind, so would like warranty, the longer the better. Budget $300-$400, no need OS monitor etc.

sexperts please advise, thanks

whats ur current pc specs?

 

[Beepok]

whats ur current pc specs?

 

[Ark Law]

Given your budget, only ZBox ID18 miniPC is in range.

 

[Beepok]

diy build with 2nd hand parts can get below $400?

 

[deepblue_82]

diy build with 2nd hand parts can get below $400?

can... 2nd hand sure can.....

lol ur pc.. even older and worst then my working P4 com...

 

[bagger 288]

diy build with 2nd hand parts can get below $400?

don't use ssd.

found something for u to start

Spoiler

INTEL G1820 LGA1150

 

[Beepok]

don't use ssd.

found something for u to start

Spoiler

INTEL G1820 LGA1150

I know this is a far shot comparison, but is that cpu faster than the "Sandy Bridge" 2720QM 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 processor?

 

[deepblue_82]

I know this is a far shot comparison, but is that cpu faster than the "Sandy Bridge" 2720QM 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 processor?

no..... the 2720 i7 is much faster...

 

[bagger 288]

no..... the 2720 i7 is much faster...

but much older

 

[deepblue_82]

but much older

but "below $400"
if he wants cheap and green.. hard...

 

[Beepok]

no..... the 2720 i7 is much faster...

haix I'm using the 2720 and i find it too slow

 

[deepblue_82]

its cant be that bad.. please list out the specs... the problem could lie with other parts.

 

[Ark Law]

2014 already, bajet rigs also must have SSD. No SSD in DIY build can go fly kite

El Cheapo rig:
CPU + Mobo: Biostar H81MHV3 + Pentium G3220 - $126
RAM: ADATA 4GB 1600MHz - $49
SSD: Plextor M6S 128GB - $104
PSU: FSP 300W OEM - $39
Casing: Generic ATX casing (Headway, Vios etc.) - $20
Wifi: TP-Link WN722N USB - $26

Total: ~$365


MiniPC:
CPU + Mobo + PSU: Zotac ZBox ID18 - $199
RAM: Crucial 4GB 1600MHz - $50
SSD: Plextor M6S 128GB - $104
Wifi: TP-Link WN722N USB - $26

Total: ~$380


Back in 2012 I built this under $400 rig with SSD (yes before DDR3 surge),
ASBatu H71M-DGS + Pentium G860 - $130
G.Skill 4GB - $20
Intel 330 60GB - $85
Sony DVD - $22
Andyson G450 - $55
Thermaltake V3 - $48
Total: $360

 

[Beepok]

its cant be that bad.. please list out the specs... the problem could lie with other parts.

oh as in my personal computer? Its the 2011 17 inch macbook pro. i7 2720 and ATI 6750m iirc. But now I'm buying a computer for my dad for his office work. Should I get this? Gigabyte BRIX - Celeron N2807 - MyNeXTComOnline
anyone got lobang for cheap ssd and ram? think 60gb should be enough

 

[deepblue_82]

wah urs nice.. hardcore cheap rig...

 

[bagger 288]

CPU+MB: Intel Celeron G1820 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $116
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 4GB @ $45
HDD: WD Black 500GB @ $73
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
CASE+PSU: In Win BK644 + Powerman IP-P300BN7-2 300W SFX [80 Plus] @ $103
$30 wifi card

Total= $388 from TP.

enough for youtube 1080p

 

[deepblue_82]

oh as in my personal computer? Its the 2011 17 inch macbook pro. i7 2720 and ATI 6750m iirc. But now I'm buying a computer for my dad for his office work. Should I get this? Gigabyte BRIX - Celeron N2807 - MyNeXTComOnline
anyone got lobang for cheap ssd and ram? think 60gb should be enough

not everytime when a com is slow its due the hardware.. its could be the user too...
ur startup programs ... ur hdd space.. background running apps..

 

[Beepok]

2014 already, bajet rigs also must have SSD. No SSD in DIY build can go fly kite

El Cheapo rig:
CPU + Mobo: Biostar H81MHV3 + Pentium G3220 - $126
RAM: ADATA 4GB 1600MHz - $49
SSD: Plextor M6S 128GB - $104
PSU: FSP 300W OEM - $39
Casing: Generic ATX casing (Headway, Vios etc.) - $20
Wifi: TP-Link WN722N USB - $26

Total: ~$365


MiniPC:
CPU + Mobo + PSU: Zotac ZBox ID18 - $199
RAM: Crucial 4GB 1600MHz - $50
SSD: Plextor M6S 128GB - $104
Wifi: TP-Link WN722N USB - $26

Total: ~$380

woah thanks for build. Which processor is faster? should be the G3220 correct?

http://ark.intel.com/products/81072...tel-Pentium-Processor-G3220-3M-Cache-3_00-GHz

 

[Beepok]

actually i got a 500gb spare hdd