Linux Mint Build

[Lowseling]

Hello,

 

First of all sorry for my english, I'm italian. I made a configuration for my self, but I want a review from you. Is this build good? I will use this computer for Web Design and occasionally gaming (Minecraft, KSP) and I will install Linux Mint 15 "Olivia".

 

Here is the build:

 

- Componenti

 

MOBO: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 Socket AM3+ AMD 970 DDR3 SATA3 USB3 ATX - €69.80

CPU: AMD FX-4300 4-Core 3.8GHz Socket AM3+ 8MB 95W Boxed - €98.00

GPU: XFX Ati Amd Radeon HD 7770 DoubleD Core 1000MHz Memory GDDR5 1GB DVI HDMI MiniDP - €88.50

RAM: DDR3 Corsair Value 8GB (2x4GB) 1600MHz PC3.12800 CL11 - €57.30

HDD: Seagate 500GB 3.5" 7200rpm 16MB SATA3 - €44.70

SSD: Samsung 840 UltraSlim Series 120GB Read 530MB/s Write 130MB/s SATA3 - €84.00

Networking: Pci-e Wireless TP-Link TL-WN781ND 150MBs Wireless N - €14.10

PSU: Modulare Corsair CX500M 500W 80+ Bronze ATX - €58.40

Case: Midi Corsair Carbide Series 200R Compact PC Gaming ATX Nero - €59.60

Monitor: Led 21.5" AOC E2262VWH FullHD 250cd/mq 2ms VGA HDMI - €110.00

Keyboard and Mouse: USB Logitech Desktop MK120 - €20.00

 

Total: €704.40

 

 

My max budget is €700, but I prefeer if I don't went over €680.

 

Thank you in advance

[João Severino]

It seems fine

If you can fit in your budget I would get a 120GB or 128GB SSD instead of the 64GB

Like the Samsung 840 Series 120GB

[WorldDominator]

It seems fine

If you can fit in your budget I would get a 120GB or 128GB SSD instead of the 64GB

Like the Samsung 840 Series 120GB

 

If he doesn't need a lot of storage he could drop the Seagate and just go for a 256GB SSD.

[Lowseling]

It seems fine

If you can fit in your budget I would get a 120GB or 128GB SSD instead of the 64GB

Like the Samsung 840 Series 120GB

 

Because I will install few programs, I think that 64GB are perfect for me.

 

If he doesn't need a lot of storage he could drop the Seagate and just go for a 256GB SSD.

 

Initially I had considered this option, but I preferred 1 disk for the OS and 1 disk for the storage.

 

Thank you all for your replies

[João Severino]

Because I will install few programs, I think that 64GB are perfect for me.

I never advise people to get anything less than 120GB because everyone says they aren't going to put to much stuff in there but then all the little things start to add up and when they realize they have the drive full

[Lowseling]

I never advise people to get anything less than 120GB because everyone says they aren't going to put to much stuff in there but then all the little things start to add up and when they realize they have the drive full

 

Uhmm... Ok, you've convinced me, I will buy a samsung 840 ultraslim series

[hayse]

i would recommend a higher quality psu such as 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

 

maybe drop down to the 450w version of ^

[João Severino]

i would recommend a higher quality psu such as 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

 

maybe drop down to the 450w version of ^

The corsair is a good quality PSU and if I'm not mistaken it's Seasonic who makes Corsair PSU's

Many PSU brands are manufactured by Seasonic

[Lowseling]

i would recommend a higher quality psu such as 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151119

 

maybe drop down to the 450w version of ^

 

The store where I'll buy all the components haven't this PSU, but the quality of the PSU is not a real big problem for 2 reasons:

 

1) The corsair's PSU are good quality

2) I have a small power point UPS

 

Thank you anyway for the advice

[WoodenMarker]

Bump up to 4300 or 6300. 

Get a 7770 instead of the 650.

 

You might be able to find a MK120 keyboard mouse combo.

[Lowseling]

Bump up to 4300 or 6300. 

Get a 7770 instead of the 650.

 

You might be able to find a MK120 keyboard mouse combo.

 

Ok I updated the build and I changed also the monitor (for the HDMI port), thank you