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geekhack Community => Other Geeky Stuff => Topic started by: vivalarevolución on Wed, 21 October 2015, 22:11:19
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I decided that I want to build my computing rig. But I don't have a clue what I'm doing. So I figure Geekhackers could help me build my own computing rig. I know there are other forums where people can help me build my rig, but I like this place and figure lots of people here have built their own rig. Any advice you could offer will help. Feel free to call me a newb/buffoon/idiot/etc.
Here is what I want, in brief:
-make it as compact as possible
-have lots of the latest and greatest for future proofing/performance/just because (probably will be overpowered for my needs, I know)
-keep total cost under $1000 (don't know if that is realistic)
Here is what I have figured out that I want to buy:
Processor: one of those fancy new Intel 6th gen/Skylake quad core processors
Memory: 16 GB of DDR4 ram will do
Storage: 256GB MCIe SSD (will be supplemented with SATA drives for storage)
Motherboard: Mini ITX motherboard that is compatible with the above (should I just go with a Micro ITX so space/options aren't so constrained?)
Operating system: I plan on just running Linux rather than buying a Windows license, but wondering if Linux will have the proper drivers for the parts
-graphics card??
-smallest case possible
-fans and power adapter, but don't know which is which
-whatever the heck else that I need and have no clue that I need
I looked at barebones devices like the Intel NUC or Gigabyte Brix, but they fell short in performance and customizability.
I know that I could go cheaper with older tech that will be completely fine for my computing needs, but I want the latest and greatest if it is within my price range. I went over to NewEgg and browsed around with some items, but I don't really know what I'm looking at, for the most part.
So what the heck should I buy? Any suggestions?
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Also noticed this other thread and I've been taking a look: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75584.0
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I'm not sure there are that many mcie + mitx boards..
Also,, mitx is CUTE today, but a HASSLE tomorrow.. Also, if you don't splice your own wires, most mitx builds look like **** because the wires are too damn long..
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I'm not sure there are that many mcie + mitx boards..
Also,, mitx is CUTE today, but a HASSLE tomorrow.. Also, if you don't splice your own wires, most mitx builds look like **** because the wires are too damn long..
Nobody has to see the internals.
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I'm not sure there are that many mcie + mitx boards..
Did you mean PCIe? A few of the motherboards seem to have slots for PCIE, but I'm not sure if those are only intended to connect wifi and graphics cards and not for SSDs. I probably won't even notice the difference in speed between a Sata drive and PCIe drive, just like the form factor better.
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the $1000 budget is severely lacking if you're aiming for the kind of specs described in your post. i guess it's possible if you're not purchasing a discrete GPU, but then there would be no point getting skylake and 16gb of ram if that were the case
as for the housing, check these out:
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1799326
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1832126
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1851126
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the $1000 budget is severely lacking if you're aiming for the kind of specs described in your post. i guess it's possible if you're not purchasing a discrete GPU, but then there would be no point getting skylake and 16gb of ram if that were the case
as for the housing, check these out:
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1799326
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1832126
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1851126
Yea, that's what I figured. So you're saying that I shouldn't worry about a fancy new processor or lots of ram if I don't have a discrete GPU?
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Actually, I'm going to do some more research and lock this thread. I may not need another project in my life right now. Thanks to those that have commented so far.