mini itx ion build

[iamsneaky13]

i want to build an ion pc with this board
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500030
is the dual core atom good for like ms word and internet browsing and mabye itunes? will it be slow compared to a c2d doing those things? or can you even tell the difference

 

[CPTMuller]

You might notice the difference but it is definitely usable, I'm posting this from my atom based (single core) netbook and am running firefox open office xfire and vlc (though VLC is idling), adding another core can only help given the circumstances

 

[iamsneaky13]

thnx i think ill go for it then!

 

[bomberboysk]

What power supply do you plan to use with this unit? Unless you are putting this into a case that fits ATX power supplies, id recommend getting this motherboard as it comes with a laptop style power brick:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500027

 

[iamsneaky13]

i am gonna get this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108189

 

[bomberboysk]

Yeah....definately get the one. That $20 gets you quite a bit more from the motherboard, including an external power brick. The power supplies that come in cases are crap, and very prone to failure. And when a power supply fails, it usually overvolts, and takes out other things with it such as motherboard, video, memory, and cpu possibly. Think of it as insurance for your rig.

 

[CPTMuller]

Yeah....definately get the one. That $20 gets you quite a bit more from the motherboard, including an external power brick. The power supplies that come in cases are crap, and very prone to failure. And when a power supply fails, it usually overvolts, and takes out other things with it such as motherboard, video, memory, and cpu possibly. Think of it as insurance for your rig.

Good advice. So many of my friends have had PSU issues, it's almost sad.