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Hello guys, need a little help here with my new build that I am planning to make in the near future.

I want to make a build that will be good for storage, watching movies[1080p rips] and browsing the internet. I currently have a gaming rig, that takes up too much power, and I just cant keep it running 24/7. Hence I am planning to make a new computer.

There are a few doubts here, which RAID should I go for? so far I have decided for RAID 1, as it gives good performance and better redundancy.

Secondly, should I go for 4 x 2TB HDD or 3 x 3TB HDD?? which one will be better? the second one will give me 500GB more in RAID 1. but please help me here.

Thirdly, is the processor and mobo i have selected good? or is there even a cheaper yet better substitute. I will be using the USB3.0 from CM haf 912, hence need a usb 3.0 header mobo.

Fourthly, the RAM, is 2GB going to be enough?

And Finally, suggestions for an OS? anything from ubuntu that can do the required things will be great.

Since I already have a monitor, so I will connect the new rig to it, through hdmi. I may get myself a wireless keyboard/mouse combo, something from logitech.

Now the most important part, my parts selection, I have used google to convert the prices into USD version, please go through and recommend any changes.

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Cooler Master HAF 912 Combat [/TD]

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Rs.4,988.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Rs.4,988.00[/TD]

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Cooler Master HAF 912 Combat [/TD]

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$92.40[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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WD Caviar Green 2 TB [/TD]

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Rs.5,805.00[/TD]

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4[/TD]

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Rs.23,220.00[/TD]

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WD Caviar Green 2 TB [/TD]

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$107.53[/TD]

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$430.12[/TD]

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Seasonic S12II 430 Watts [/TD]

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Rs.3,646.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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TOTAL[/TD]

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Rs.49,106.00[/TD]

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$67.54[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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$909.64[/TD]

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Corsair DDR3 2 GB (VS2GB1333D3)[/TD]

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Rs.812.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Rs.812.00[/TD]

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Corsair DDR3 2 GB (VS2GB1333D3)[/TD]

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$15.04[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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$15.04[/TD]

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MSI Z77MA-G45 [/TD]

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Rs.8,044.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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MSI Z77MA-G45 [/TD]

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$149.01[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Intel Core i3-2100T [/TD]

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Rs.7,062.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Intel Core i3-2100T [/TD]

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$130.82[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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$130.82[/TD]

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Logitech MK220 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse [/TD]

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Rs.1,334.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Rs.1,334.00[/TD]

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Logitech MK220 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse [/TD]

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$24.71[/TD]

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Cooler Master HAF 912 Combat [/TD]

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Rs.4,988.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Rs.4,988.00[/TD]

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Cooler Master HAF 912 Combat [/TD]

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$92.40[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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$92.40[/TD]

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WD Caviar Green 3 TB[/TD]

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Rs.8,439.00[/TD]

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3[/TD]

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Rs.25,317.00[/TD]

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WD Caviar Green 3 TB[/TD]

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$156.33[/TD]

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3[/TD]

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$468.99[/TD]

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Seasonic S12II 430 Watts [/TD]

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Rs.3,646.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Rs.3,646.00[/TD]

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TOTAL[/TD]

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Rs.51,203.00[/TD]

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Seasonic S12II 430 Watts [/TD]

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$67.54[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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TOTAL[/TD]

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$948.51[/TD]

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Corsair DDR3 2 GB (VS2GB1333D3)[/TD]

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Rs.812.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Rs.812.00[/TD]

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Corsair DDR3 2 GB (VS2GB1333D3)[/TD]

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$15.04[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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$15.04[/TD]

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MSI Z77MA-G45 [/TD]

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Rs.8,044.00[/TD]

[TD]

1[/TD]

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Rs.8,044.00[/TD]

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MSI Z77MA-G45 [/TD]

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$149.01[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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$149.01[/TD]

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Intel Core i3-2100T [/TD]

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Rs.7,062.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Rs.7,062.00[/TD]

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[/TD]

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Intel Core i3-2100T [/TD]

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$130.82[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Logitech MK220 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse [/TD]

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Rs.1,334.00[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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Rs.1,334.00[/TD]

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Logitech MK220 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse [/TD]

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$24.71[/TD]

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1[/TD]

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$24.71[/TD]

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Sorry, I am unable to reformat the RAM part on the US side, please ignore that, thank you

And my budget is $900, I wish I could pay something less. Also, is it possible that I can get 2 x 2TB HDD first, and then another 2 later on?? if possible than please tell me how. thank you

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Hardware based RAID solutions are always the prefered option however I understand that a lot of the time budgets restrict the use of these cards and anyway, software based RAID isn't terrible. As far as your general hardware goes, I'd personally go 4x2 instead of 3x3. It makes it cheaper to replace if a drive fails. I would also look into the option of running RAID 5 - but again, that's just me. With your CPU, I'd look into some of AMD's offerings. I personally am not the greatest with the low end AMD stuff however hopefully Ghost or someone can help you out.

You could also save a bit of money on that case and spend it on more RAM - have a look at Cooler Master and Bitfenix for cheap but good alternatives.

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even i thought of going for a 4x2 build, anyways, any suggestion for an amd processor which is energy efficient like i3 2100t?

and about the case, i was actually looking for one which has matte finish, as it will look awesome in the long run. But if there is another substitute, than please let me know.

and finally how much ram would be actually required? 4GB is enough?

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even i thought of going for a 4x2 build, anyways, any suggestion for an amd processor which is energy efficient like i3 2100t?

and about the case, i was actually looking for one which has matte finish, as it will look awesome in the long run. But if there is another substitute, than please let me know.

and finally how much ram would be actually required? 4GB is enough?

I meant 4 x 2TB
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even i thought of going for a 4x2 build, anyways, any suggestion for an amd processor which is energy efficient like i3 2100t?

and about the case, i was actually looking for one which has matte finish, as it will look awesome in the long run. But if there is another substitute, than please let me know.

and finally how much ram would be actually required? 4GB is enough?

even i meant 4x2tb config, hehe, too much misunderstanding, i think i should explain properly from next time
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even i thought of going for a 4x2 build, anyways, any suggestion for an amd processor which is energy efficient like i3 2100t?

and about the case, i was actually looking for one which has matte finish, as it will look awesome in the long run. But if there is another substitute, than please let me know.

and finally how much ram would be actually required? 4GB is enough?

i think 4gb of ram should be fine
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some cases you may consider:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PC-Q25B-PC-Geh%C3%83%C2%A4use-Mini-ITX-Hot-Swap-schwarz/dp/B005FYK7KE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1361539342&sr=8-4

nice and small with 7 HDD bays

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fractal-Design-Define-Series-Micro/dp/B004ZH18VE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1361539448&sr=8-4

again nice and small but also nice and quite, 6 hdd

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fractal-Design-Define-Series-Micro/dp/B004ZH18VE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1361539448&sr=8-4

small, cheap, good build quality, 6 hdd

hope this helps.

just msg me if you need anymore help :)

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the last two, are the same case... lol
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While we're suggesting cases, what about the Fractal Node 304?

http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=75056&promoid=1302

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yes, i checkd the fractal node 304, in USA, it costs around less than $100, but if i get it here in india, I have to pay the shipping and delivery charges which makes the cost of the node 304 to around $220,

after goofing around a lot, i ended up selecting CM elite 361

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Sorry lol. The last one was supposed to be the node304.
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From what i have heard the CM elite is a solid case so good luck to you in your build :)
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