Feedback on computer parts quote

djames on 11/11/2013 - 13:58

Hi everyone,

It would be great if I can get some feedback on the below quote I was given. I asked for a recommendation on computer parts (excluding HDD) to build a home media PC which connects to my TV. The budget I said I wanted to stick to was between $300 and $400 and this is what they provided.

Any thoughts on whether this is a good/bad deal would be great. Also, suggestions on where to buy online or in Sydney would be appreciated too.

ASROCK - H81M-DGS - $69
ASRock H81M-DGS MB, H81, 2x DDR3, 1x PCIE2.0 x16, 2x SATAIII, 2x USB3.0, VGA, DVI, Micro ATX
3 year warranty

CoolerMaster - RC-344-SKR420-N2 - $75
CoolerMaster Elite 344 Black/Silver Micro ATX Case, 420W PSU, 1x USB 3.0 (Int.), 2 x USB 2.0, Audio,Side Venting Holes,1x120mm Fan, Removable HDD Cage
1 year warranty

Geil - GD34GB1600C11SC - $49
Geil 4GB (1x4GB), PC3-12800 (1600MHz) DDR3, Dragon RAM, 11-11-11-28, 1.5V, Single Stick
Lifetime warranty

Intel - BX80646I34130 - $145
Intel Core i3 4130 (3.40GHz / 3MB / LGA1150 / Dual Core)
3 year warranty

Computing

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scrimshaw on 11/11/2013 - 15:13

You can use Static Ice for price comparisons and searches. I suggest book-marking it.

http://www.staticice.com.au/index.html

While the price you've been quoted aren't the cheapest available, they're still competitive prices. You might want to try UMART and MSY.

MSY is located in Auburn and Ultimo (Sydney) and there is also a UMART branch in West Ryde.
- djames on 11/11/2013 - 15:25
  
  Thanks for the tip, really helps.
  
  I guess from my perspective, I'm way out of touch with the latest brands/parts, so I'm not sure if what I have been recommended is good or bad.
  - scrimshaw on 11/11/2013 - 15:32
    
    If this is a HTPC build, how about a Mini ITX form factor? An mATX case is gonna stick out like a sore thumb in the living room.
    
    Here's some suggestions.
    
    CPU Pentium G3220 $69 (this is all you really need for a HTPC)
    http://msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=11512
    
    RAM 4GB DDr3 1600mhz single $52
    http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7276
    
    PSU Corsair Vs350 $45
    http://msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=9906
    
    Mobo ASROCK mini ITX HDMI $93
    http://msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=11440
    
    Case CM RC-120A Elite 120 with front USB3.0 $51
    http://msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=11285
    
    Still within budget — $310.
_Bruce_ on 11/11/2013 - 16:37

If it is only going to do media you can replace the i3 with a celeron and save around $100.
p1 ama on 11/11/2013 - 17:56

+1

There's a HTPC recommendation in the OzBargain PC Build Suggestions Wiki!

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