About to pull the trigger on a new media PC build, any thoughts?

[Bluethulhu]

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G2020 2.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($27.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $217.94

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

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Here's a PCPartPicker list. I'm going to be using this build for a media/file PC, meaning it will be used for file backups using multiple drives, and distributing 1080p video over LAN. USB3 is an absolute must. I might buy my friend's GTX 460 for cheap and use it for a F@H machine. I am also possibly going to run Windows XP through VMWare in this for a testing VM. I don't have a hard drive in the build because I have a spare 1TB WD Caviar Black that I'm going to use. Budget is about $250 USD, however the lower the better (~$200?). Peripherals/OS are not needed because I have spares. PC will be on 24/7 with occasional restarts. I also don't mind any brand as long as they are reliable.

[TheSLSAMG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Celeron G1620 2.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($39.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  MSI B75MA-E33 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($56.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($21.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider Essential 400W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($45.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $197.94

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

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[Bluethulhu]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Celeron G1620 2.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($39.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  MSI B75MA-E33 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($56.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($21.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  Silverstone Strider Essential 400W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($45.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $197.94

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-26 19:10 EST-0500)

 

I chose the 200R because of the internal 3.5 bays. I have a lot of high capacity laptop drives that I don't use and am thinking about a RAID setup with some WD Reds in the future. I have the Rosewill FBM-01 and it feels cheap when working with it. Good for $20, although I want something a little more premium. If I could get any other case with at least 3 drive cages, I would be fine.

[TheSLSAMG]

I chose the 200R because of the internal 3.5 bays. I have a lot of high capacity laptop drives that I don't use and am thinking about a RAID setup with some WD Reds in the future. I have the Rosewill FBM-01 and it feels cheap when working with it. Good for $20, although I want something a little more premium.

Ah, I see. Then I would go with the 200R, but take the hardware I threw into play since you won't need the Z77 overclocking features. Also, the processor is substantially cheaper for .2GHz difference.

[Bluethulhu]

Ah, I see. Then I would go with the 200R, but take the hardware I threw into play since you won't need the Z77 overclocking features. Also, the processor is substantially cheaper for .2GHz difference.

I only have one concern with the 200R, does the drive cage get toasty with 4 drives all running at once?

[TheSLSAMG]

I only have one concern with the 200R, does the drive cage get toasty with 4 drives all running at once?

So long as you have fans, no.