Recent content by danieltanner

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    Recommendations sought for mini pc

    All, Thanks a lot for the amazing responses. I have updated my system design based on your combined feedback and have gone for the following, where: I have update to Intel i5, added an ssd HDD, removed windows (as I have a copy), and I have left a single 8Gb ram module (to allow me to easily...
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    Recommendations sought for mini pc

    All, I have spec'ed a mini pc I would like to buy. I don't understand enough to know where would be best to invest my money or about the quality of the brands. I would be interested in any suggestions for incremental performance improvements or cost reductions on the system below. Any...
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    Mini Gaming PC < £400

    Here is another premium option (for my needs) that I have put together. This was constructed in Amazon, though I checked parts compatibility on pcpartpicker. Let me know what you think. Shopping Basket 1) Corsair CP-9020101-UK CX450M 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Unit £51.40 2)...
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    Mini Gaming PC < £400

    Barty1884, Many thanks for your response. I think my requirements are unrealistic given the fact that I cannot use the processors and memory I have (this would have been great at keeping costs down). Given this I have had a look at spec'ing an option for a mini PC, which appears to meet my...
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    Mini Gaming PC < £400

    Hello All, I would like to build a mini gaming PC for around £400. Why? I would like to build an entry/basic level mini PC to allow me to play steam games in my living room (via HDMI to my TV). I am largely a retro gamer but it would be good if the hardware could stretch to playing games like...