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j0hn00

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I'm building a new system for my computer illiterate sister. She just needs one to store and send pictures from her digital camera, do some internet browsing, and occasional word processing. I just wanted some opinions before I go ahead and order the parts. My main concern is the case's power supply, which is only 12V@12A.

Total cost is $351.80 including shipping.

Antec MINUET II Black Steel MicroATX Slim Case Computer Case 220Watt SmartPower with 20-pin connector Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129161

AMD Sempron 2800+ Palermo 800MHz FSB 256KB L2 Cache Socket 754 Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819104224

MSI K8M800-CE Socket 754 VIA K8M800 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813130494

CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) System Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145026

Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822135106

ASUS Silver 52X CD-ROM IDE CD-ROM Drive Model CD-S520-A5 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827134010
 
1. Jack it to a DVDROM ... have a look at Litey 'ROMs
2. Also crank the PSU a notch. If budget tells you that it means another case ... then get another case.
 
I'm still looking for another slim micro ATX case, but haven't found one with a better power supply. If you're wondering why micro ATX, my sister lives in a tiny studio and doesn't have the space.
 
Don't forget windows and ac5 if needed. As for microatx case, is it really necessary. A mid tower doesn't take up that much space. You'll probably need room for a monitor anyway.
Roger
 
Don't forget windows and ac5 if needed. As for microatx case, is it really necessary. A mid tower doesn't take up that much space. You'll probably need room for a monitor anyway.
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I've got an OS and will be using the stock HSF. A 15" LCD will be placed on top of the computer, which will be placed on top of her desk / dining table / ironing board / foot rest. Space is the first issue, then aesthetics, then functionality.
 
If you're wondering why micro ATX, my sister lives in a tiny studio and doesn't have the space.
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IMO mATX cases arent all that much smaller than their ATX siblings ... a route you may want to take is HTPC/SFPC with a PentiumM box ... efficient as hell :D

will be placed on top of her desk / dining table / ironing board / foot rest
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Hah! I know that feeling hehe
 
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