[US] 350 Dollar Server/Minimal Build

[Dubesta11]

I am looking to build a cheap computer for my senor high school project, something that can be used as a media server, file backup, or the possibility to add a video card (spare GTX 650ti Boost from my current computer) to make it a light gaming rig. How do these parts look, and can any improvements be made? (Using onboard graphics)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($65.97 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($42.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply:  Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $334.92

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-04 22:04 EDT-0400)

 

I just picked out a mini-itx case to save space, but that can be replaced with an ATX/mATX case/motherboard setup. The Pentium should perform well for what I need it for, as well as having decent onboard graphics for at least 1080p movie streaming, and the power supply has enough wattage and is efficient, good for high usage.

[IdeaStormer]

That is pretty minimal, what OS/FileSystem?

[Dubesta11]

That is pretty minimal, what OS/FileSystem?

 

Probably Windows 7/8 to be able to match my current programs/games; and I am more familiar with it than Linux.

[Anthony10]

70$ 450w psu? Microcenter sells corsair cx400 or something for like 19.99

[Dubesta11]

70$ 450w psu? Microcenter sells corsair cx400 or something for like 19.99

 

Yes, but I would want something capable of a low power draw with a great reliability; the rig would be running 24/7. I never cheap out on power supplies, although I am running a CX750M in my gaming setup. 

[Anthony10]

Yes, but I would want something capable of a low power draw with a great reliability; the rig would be running 24/7. I never cheap out on power supplies, although I am running a CX750M in my gaming setup. 

but the that psu is a good one and with the one you've listed you're paying more for the psu than the cpu lol.. whatevs your choice

[WoodenMarker]

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mbvU

[Dubesta11]

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3mbvU

 

I would ether get the WD Blue HDD, or use a spare one of mine. It would still be nice to have an 80+ Gold PSU to keep the energy costs down.

 

Edit: Like this capstone: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone450 , costs the same thing.

[WoodenMarker]

I would ether get the WD Blue HDD, or use a spare one of mine. It would still be nice to have an 80+ Gold PSU to keep the energy costs down.

Edit: Like this capstone: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone450 , costs the same thing.

The barracuda is better and cheaper than the blue. 

[Dubesta11]

The barracuda is better and cheaper than the blue. 

 

In what ways? I have always perfered WD over Seagate anyways

[WoodenMarker]

In what ways? I have always perfered WD over Seagate anyways

It's faster?

The average read/write speeds of the barracuda are 156MB/s compared to the max read/write speeds of the WD blue at 150MB/s.

http://www.seagate.com/staticfiles/docs/pdf/datasheet/disc/barracuda-ds1737-1-1111us.pdf

http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/SpecSheet/ENG/2879-701277.pdf