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02-23-2012, 05:05 PM
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Mini Barebones
So it's time to consider replacing my wife's computer. I want to do this on the cheap since all she does is email and viewing/printing of pictures so was looking at the ECS MS200 mini. As I read the descriptions, the MS200 comes with essentially just the mobo and case . I looked at Newegg and can add a "Clarkdale" i3 and 8GB of GSkill DDR3 1333 for a total of $274.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...1004&Tpk=MS200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115065
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231402
I'm going to recycle her Hard Drive, monitor, Win7, etc. to fill out and just wanted to see if anyone could come up with any compelling reasons I should stay away from the minis since I've never built one of these form factors before.
Thanks in advance.
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02-23-2012, 05:17 PM
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Ummm... ummm... sorry, I am totally ignorant on that stuff. Just didn't want you to go unanswered! But can't you just buy a whole new cheap computer for $300-$400 brand new, and be done with it? Would have the latest stuff on it at least.
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02-23-2012, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ovillegator
Ummm... ummm... sorry, I am totally ignorant on that stuff. Just didn't want you to go unanswered! But can't you just buy a whole new cheap computer for $300-$400 brand new, and be done with it? Would have the latest stuff on it at least.
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I've thought of that, but two things. One is those computers don't have near the components (less mem, less HD, less CPU). Two is I like building them 
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"A government big enough to give you everything you need, is a government big enough to take away everything that you have...." -- Thomas Jefferson
"The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself." -- Benjamin Franklin
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." -- Thomas Jefferson
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02-24-2012, 07:25 AM
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Can I ask why you're buying a desktop if all she does is email and Web? Is it solely because you like to build new boxes?
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02-24-2012, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by orangeblueorangeblue
Can I ask why you're buying a desktop if all she does is email and Web? Is it solely because you like to build new boxes?
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That's part of it. The big reason is I want to be able to recycle a lot of parts I've been feeding her computer over the last while from my build so it stays affordable. We keep 2 networked computers because I use mine A LOT and that way she can use hers when she needs (and it's hers, with her settings, etc)
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"A government big enough to give you everything you need, is a government big enough to take away everything that you have...." -- Thomas Jefferson
"The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself." -- Benjamin Franklin
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." -- Thomas Jefferson
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02-24-2012, 06:47 PM
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Go to a local repair shop and discuss your needs with a used whatever. You might be able to get a good deal. I did.
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03-14-2012, 07:38 PM
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So I shied away from the mini because I didn't like the power limitations. Went with a cheap Antec case & 380W supply. Added in a BioStar mobo, Core i3 3.3GHz (liked the onboard chip graphics set) and 8GB of DDR3. Total cost ~$250. Thank you Newegg and hopefully this one lasts as long as the last one did.
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