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bikdel
02-06-2008, 05:36 PM
Hi guys. Im looking forward to put a PC in the living room for the guests to access internet and do simple office work. I dont like them fiddling my own pc thats why. :D

Alright here are the things I need. I dont care if its low end in any sense, dont have it to be a powerhouse.
1. Should be dead serious about power saving. I will keep it always on, on standby when not in use. Will also use it for downloads if necessary.
2. 15" LCD 1024x768 (Cheapest one will do. No Multimedia usage. Only internet and office work)
3. KB+Mouse Combo.
4. Makeshift Stereo Speakers.
5. Good looking cabinet (preferably horizontal and small form) with around 250 w PSU
6. Proccy that consumes really less power, no multicore needed. Cheap(est) will do. Semprons are okay for that isnt it?
7. 512 MB DDR2 667 Atleast.
8. Basic Mobo with onboard graphics, sound and lan.
9. 80 Gb HDD atleast. But that should be enough for this purpose.
10. No optical drive needed as I will network it to my primary PC.

Thank you.
Bikalp Paudel
PS: Won't be able to reply for a few days. Sorry...

nish_higher
02-06-2008, 06:20 PM
get intel atom , MS kb+mouse combo , 1gb kingston ram , WD80gt sata , a cabby of ur choice..

bikdel
02-06-2008, 06:49 PM
intel atom??? please explain it.... the processor + mobo would cost???

intel atom??? please explain it.... the processor + mobo would cost???

and any ideas on the monitor?

nish_higher
02-06-2008, 06:57 PM
intel atom - the new thingie by intel which consumes very less power

costs 3.5k . processor is soldered on the motherboard.
this is good for building a HTPC or a download rig and even for u

check deltapage.com

not sure abt lcd..maybe benq

bikdel
03-06-2008, 12:06 AM
So this thing is powerful enough to run an htpc? gr8! Thanks 4 that.

Im lookin 4 sum more input guys..

bump.... common i think this is the right place to post...

i need the full rig guys :D cpu+mb combo only wont do...