Looking to build a low budget desktop

MikeMali

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Hi and thank you for viewing my thread. I would like to know if my parts will be compatible and looking for some suggestions as well.

These are the parts I have currently picked out (the cost is around $190):
Processor:
Intel Celeron G1620 Processor
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7651323&CatId=7342

Motherboard:
MSI H61M-P31/W8 (Micro ATX)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130659

Case:
Raygo SMT Pro Mini-Tower Computer Case
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7647321&CatId=3427

HardDrive:
WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3232686&CatId=139

Ram:
I already have 8 GB of compatible ram.


Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (possibly today)

Budget Range: 150-250

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Day to Day Tasks. Will run world community grid overnight.

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: No (Using freeOSS)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: TigerDirect, Newegg, Amazon

Location: Washington DC

Parts Preferences: Intel

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 1280x1024 - 1920 x 1080

Why Are You Building: Just looking to build a system for experience, without having to spend too much money.
 

mgjacc

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use pcpartpicker. com It indicates board and CPU are compatible, but does not show raygo cases For about $10 More you could go to socket 1150 and a g 3220 which is a tidbit faster but at least it is a bit more future proof

url=http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1PwNW]PCPartPicker part list[/url] / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($50.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $110.98 CANADIAN PRICE
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 15:30 EDT-0400)
Comparison of CPU's
http://www.cpu-world.com/Compare/153/Intel_Celeron_Dual-Core_G1620_vs_Intel_Pentium_Dual-Core_G3220.html

However without knowing the memory you have l'can't say if it is compatible with the 1150 board
 

MikeMali

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Thank you for your response. I only got to glimpse over it, but I'll read it thoroughly when I get back home. The reason I am looking at tigerdirect is because I will receive 10% any of my purchases.

Also I was attempting to find the MSI B75MA-E33 motherboard, but it was sold out everywhere I looked.

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Just looked into the parts. I do think I'll take your advice, and go with those parts. My original intention was to spend as little as possible but it isn't a terrible idea to drop a bit more.

Is the motherboard you recommended compatible with a mini-atx case?

Would you recommend extended warranties with these parts?