$1500 Small form factor Pc with Touch screen.

[O'shi-vash]

Hello everyone!

 

I recently got funding to create a specialized pc for my work. The purpose of this computer is to run simulations using MatLab in real time while outputting to a GUI on a touch screen monitor. The computer needs to have a very small form factor and if possible a vesa mount to the case. It will only be used for this purpose and will not be running any other software or games. I will be building this computer myself so I wont need it to be assembled. If you know of any pre-assembled pc's that fit this then I'm open to suggestions. I've already taken a look at a few NUC's but they weren't quite what I had in mind.

 

BUDGET : $1500 CAD this includes taxes and shipping. This also includes a touch screen monitor (will talk more about that below). My location is Vancouver, Canada. I will be ordering the parts at the end of this week.

 

Aim : This PC will be running windows and Matlab exclusively. Matlab soaks up a huge amount of RAM during simulations and the speed of the calculations are directly dependent on the cpu processing speed/# of cores. In this case, more cores are better.

 

Monitor : Preferably 1080x920 with a maximum size of 18" for ease of use. This monitor must be a touch screen. At most I'd want to spend $350 out of the budget on the monitor. (No other peripherals will be required)

 

Computer: Small form factor is the goal here. Noise and looks are irrelevant. I understand my options are much more limited when it comes to small form factor builds which is why I am uncertain of what components to get.

CPU-  The case will need a decent cpu will a high clock speed or more cores. Overclocking will not be done. I have no preference between brands.

GPU- The simulation In which I will be running is very cpu intensive so unloading the graphics processing to a gpu is necessary. The gpu doesnt need to be anything fancy it simply needs to be able to run the monitor. (The gpu may be upgraded later if how much gets plotted to the GUI changes).

RAM - 16 or 32 gb of ram, speed is not an issue here but bulk capacity is necessary. 

PSU - Whatever fits

HARDDRIVES -  I do not need more than 150gb of memory and the speed of that memory is not super important. The system will only have Windows, Matlab , and a video capture program installed.

WINDOWS - windows 10 is preferable. Does not need to be a pro version.

CASE/MOTHERBOARD - Looking for a mIcro atx form case and motherboard. (edited)

 

I think my difficulties in looking for the computer that I'm trying to build is really looking for a good case. The DR saber Sentry looks great however it's not out yet and I need this machine. Other pre-built SFF computers have been slightly under powered in the cpu side but again if there was one that I missed please let me know.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 3, 2016 by O'shi-vash