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Dorkenstein

Dorkenstein

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My dad needs a pc for his workshop but he has very little room so I recommended a SFF pc. Where can he get a pre-built SFF system that is capable of doing photoshop stuff? Thanks.
 
after writing i checked this is too far out because of pricing i guess but....i wrote and now i post it 🙂 ....Shuttle has great barebones like the Shuttle XPC SN95G5V2 AGP nforce3 ($280) and Shuttle XPC SN25P ($350.00) with Nforce4 and Pci-e. These Socket 939 barebones have the whole feature set of a pre-built SFF, but it comes without a CPU (lets say a Winchester or Venice 3200+ for 170-200$), HDD (like a Samsung SpinPoint P120 200GB SATA II for 90$), optical drive (for instance a dual-layer dvd-burner NEC ND3540 or LG 4163B for 60$), Memory Modules (eg 2x1024MB sticks, Ram is very cheap at the moment, a single Stick of DDR 400 PC3200 memory with CL 3 or 2.5 costs only 80$, Socket 939 can use dual-channel, so two cheap 1024mb sticks would be nice) and a graphics card of course. Honestly i dont know what kind of graphics card is necessary for photoshop stuff, but if he doesnt want to play games at all then a ATI 6600 non-GT ($115) is fine. They are available for AGP and PCI-Express. Overall about ...erm...$700-1000, depending on the options. But i guess u wanted a cheaper system? And pre-built?...i know, but to me it seems, that u can make a better deal when u DIY..


PS: another suggestion is to buy a sff with nforce2 chipset and a Sempron 2400+, should help decreasing overall prices... models: Shuttle XPC SN45GV3 ($200) or a Soltek QBIC EQ3705A ($200).
 
Dork,
I would have to agree with BlingBLing on this one. You could put the system together and have a great machine. I think Hornet will build you one if you need to get one pre assembled. You never did put up his price limits so we don't know where to go. Falcon NW sells some great SFF.


Will G
 
I don't see that hard drive for 90 dollars anywhere, where did you see it? Also, is that among the best drives I can get?
 
This is kinda close to what bling was posting. I would go with the largest drive you can afford. or since he is doing photoshop get a WD Raptor drive.. Which spins at 10K.. If you have anyquestions ask away.


Will G
 
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