My cousins want a new computer. I have looked at their space and the biggest case they can fit is a Bitfenix Prodigy but that is a large Mini-ITX case so i am sure there are some smaller M-ATX cases. Also the space where the monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers go is quite small plus they sit pretty close to the monitor.
I think a smaller keyboard is needed (TKL i think) and probably a 18.5 inch monitor as i dont want to damage their eyes. They dont need any of the gaming keyboards and mice or a gaming monitor infact. Just a cheap and cheerful set. They also need a wireless adapter for connecting to the internet.
Dont know whether to go AMD or Intel.
Anyway i have made 6 builds, 2 intel and 4 AMD.
1.http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1r8EF
2.http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1ruup
3.http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1rusC
4.http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1ruwM
5.http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1rwY6
6.http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1rA0e
Thanks and other recommendations will be considered.
Edit : I have decided the monitor will be 18.5 inch and the resolution will be 1440x900
I like the look of that build. One thing will that motherboard be able to handle the CPU? Also wouldnt i need a CPU cooler to replace the stock one? Last thing isnt a CX 430 cutting it a bit close? Also i dont want to use a molex adapter to power the GPU. One last thing i have seen a GTX 670 for £179.
Like it but, it need to be M-ATX or smaller. The space is tiny. Also that RAM is cheap because it says it will be dispatched in 1 to 4 months. Rather spend more and get it now :P. I am pretty happy with what i have built. There wont be any overclocking so this is why i am getting the 8 core instead of the 6 core. Plus the GPU will suffice for their type of gaming and at such a low resolution (1366x768).
I wouldn't get a octa-core for a low resolution gaming system. Grab a cheaper quad-core like the Phenom or Athlon. You really don't require that much power for 720p.
Overkill for the moment. Who's to say that your cousins won't get a 1080p monitor eventually?. Or even a second monitor. Even if they don't. For those resolutions, the GPU will last 4, maybe 5 years. Hell, even 6.