Nano-ITX or Micro-ATX PC build

JinHo · Oct 6, 2020

Hi everyone.
My friend is looking for a PC build, with case what he can transport in a backpack.
No laptops!
He need to connect 2 monitors (So at least HDMI and DVI, or 2xHDMI) and work in Excel. Nothing else.
Smaller is better

Digerati · Oct 6, 2020

I would look into the NUC computers like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-NUC-Ma...1&keywords=nuc+computer&qid=1602002628&sr=8-5

Do note however, that the smaller the case, the more challenging it becomes to keep the components inside properly cooled.

xilolee · Oct 6, 2020

£16.28: ASUS DRW-24D5MT - internal 24X DVD burner (ebay: computertechnologylimited)
£24.09: CASE mars Gaming MCM, MicroATX Compact PC Box, 16 Modes ARGB, Fan 8 cm, White (amazon uk - there's another one, used, wich costs a bit less)
£26.39: RAM crucial CT8G4DFS824A (CL=17, SR, x8 based, Unbuffered, NON-ECC, DDR4-2400) - directly on uk.crucial.com
£41.99: MB asrock A320M-HDV R4.0 (ebay: *angelbaby*)
£45.88: PSU bequiet! BN245 80+ bronze 400W
£50.75: CPU amd a6-9500E - integrated GPU (ebay: kikatek - you can do an offer under £50.75; for example, £42)
OR --> £94.69: CPU amd Ryzen 3 3200G - integrated GPU (ebay: sklepbabyshop30)
£119.99: windows 10 home (from microsoft.com)
(I forgot the cd/dvd-burner/writer)

Total: £325.37 (or less) (with a6-9500E)
Total: £369.31 (or less) (with ryzen 3 3200g)

Or something like this: AMD MINI PC VC13 AMD FX-8800/SSD or HDD/8GB/Radeon R7/DVD/Win10 | eBay

Digerati · Oct 6, 2020

Your friend needs to specify his budget.

JinHo · Oct 7, 2020

Digerati said:
Your friend needs to specify his budget.

500-700 £

Digerati · Oct 7, 2020

That's a substantial budget. And for sure, for tasks like Excel, you don't need a lot of horsepower.

I recommend looking at xilolee's suggestions and start from there.

JinHo · Oct 7, 2020

Digerati said:
That's a substantial budget. And for sure, for tasks like Excel, you don't need a lot of horsepower.

I recommend looking at xilolee's suggestions and start from there.

Of course,if it possible,he will play some WoW or smth like this

Digerati · Oct 7, 2020

Yeah, well, I am not a fan of small cases for gaming.

Gaming is just about the most demanding task you can ask of any computer and that means heat becomes a major concern. Even full size towers, with their multiple large fan cooling options, have a significant challenge to remove heat when gaming. So not sure I can offer more advice here if your friend is planning to game.

JinHo · Oct 8, 2020

Digerati said:
Yeah, well, I am not a fan of small cases for gaming.

Gaming is just about the most demanding task you can ask of any computer and that means heat becomes a major concern. Even full size towers, with their multiple large fan cooling options, have a significant challenge to remove heat when gaming. So not sure I can offer more advice here if your friend is planning to game.

This is not to say that he is "planning", but if possible, he will play.

Suggestions are welcome

xilolee · Oct 8, 2020

Mini-itx build (the previous one was micro-atx)

£16.28: ASUS DRW-24D5MT - internal 24X DVD burner (ebay: computertechnologylimited)
£26.39: RAM CT8G4DFS824A (CL=17, SR, 8gb, Unbuffered, NON-ECC, DDR4-2400) on uk.crucial.com
£57.40: PSU Seasonic SSP-450RT 450w 80+ gold (150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) x 140 mm (L)) (ebay: ehrer_hardwareshop from Germany)
£78.17: elite 110 RC-110-KKN2 case Mini-ITX, atx psu up to 180mm in length (amazon)
£97.98: Aorus B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI (Mini-ITX - 2 hdmi, 1 display port) (amazon)
£110.84: AMD RYZEN 5 3400G (ebay: tecno-soluzion from spain; he accepts offers)
£119.99: windows 10 home (from microsoft.com)

Total: £507.05 (or less)

Both builds can run WoW: they meet the minimum system requirements.
For recommended ones, he could also buy a dedicated gpu.

elite 110 size: 26 x 20.8 x 28 (cm)

Digerati · Nov 7, 2021

@mijino9 Please do not necro old, dormant threads.

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