Good evening 😀
It's been a long time since a self build (Socket A days). So I'm out of touch with recent components etc.
I need a machine that will run Minecraft and usual tasks like browsing YouTube etc. This system will replace an ageing Dell Zino HD
It has to be tiny and neat to fit on a slim laptop desk so after much debate I've ordered the Lian Li PC-Q03 (I know, small with potential heat problems)
This is what I plan to put in it, and I'd be grateful if you can give me advice on a few things.
A 65W CPU from AMD perhaps the : AMD A8 5500 (Or would an A4 be sufficient? )
And with some better cooling option like the slim Thermalright APX_100
MSI FM2-A75IA-E53 Board
I haven't decided on Ram (I was thinking of a single stick of 4GB 1866) and then upgrade to 8GB if required) I'm not sure if 1866 ram is required?
Has to be a modular PSU as space is restricted as is airflow :
Corsair Builder Series CXM 430W Modular
Would the 430w be sufficient? If I eventually add a video card to run dual graphics would 500w be a better option.
I'll need 1xSSD to put in there along with a 2.5 HDD
1x Slim DVD and that's me (I Think)
I know on most items spend a few pennies more and you can have better, but this is essentially a minecraft YouTube box for my daughter. She's been playing Minecraft on the iPad and I said "Try it on the desktop" . The wee Dell goes into meltdown after about 5 minutes of playing
I'm looking forward to the new build, and I like the challenge of the small Lian li.
Any help thoughts would be excellent, I'm ready to order, just want to make a good choice of bits without messing it up.
Best regards
Onion
It's been a long time since a self build (Socket A days). So I'm out of touch with recent components etc.
I need a machine that will run Minecraft and usual tasks like browsing YouTube etc. This system will replace an ageing Dell Zino HD

It has to be tiny and neat to fit on a slim laptop desk so after much debate I've ordered the Lian Li PC-Q03 (I know, small with potential heat problems)
This is what I plan to put in it, and I'd be grateful if you can give me advice on a few things.
A 65W CPU from AMD perhaps the : AMD A8 5500 (Or would an A4 be sufficient? )
And with some better cooling option like the slim Thermalright APX_100
MSI FM2-A75IA-E53 Board
I haven't decided on Ram (I was thinking of a single stick of 4GB 1866) and then upgrade to 8GB if required) I'm not sure if 1866 ram is required?
Has to be a modular PSU as space is restricted as is airflow :
Corsair Builder Series CXM 430W Modular
Would the 430w be sufficient? If I eventually add a video card to run dual graphics would 500w be a better option.
I'll need 1xSSD to put in there along with a 2.5 HDD
1x Slim DVD and that's me (I Think)
I know on most items spend a few pennies more and you can have better, but this is essentially a minecraft YouTube box for my daughter. She's been playing Minecraft on the iPad and I said "Try it on the desktop" . The wee Dell goes into meltdown after about 5 minutes of playing

I'm looking forward to the new build, and I like the challenge of the small Lian li.
Any help thoughts would be excellent, I'm ready to order, just want to make a good choice of bits without messing it up.
Best regards
Onion