[Mini-ITX] Intel Core I3-2120T, 2x 2.60GHz HTPC/Office Build (Low Voltage & Q

[ryanbloom]

Hey Guys,

Just put created a great DIY build. Take a look!

This build incorporates:
-Intel DH67CFB3 system board
-Intel Core i3-2120T processor
-Ark Technology CI02 chassis
-Seagate Momentus XT 500GB hybrid drive
-2x 2GB DDR3 memory modules (4GB)

This computer came together for under $500 and is screamin fast!

The motherboard used supports:

-DVI port, HDMI port, Display port (HDMI fires as the primary with DVI second)

- High definition audio with analog and digital outputs (7.1 + 2 multi-streaming)

- Gigabit LAN port

- one eSATA port

- four USB2 ports

- two USB3 ports

This build really exceeded my expectations and I wrote an article about it here: [link removed] (Instructions to build with a companion video embedded)

Tell me what you think!

[SpicySnow]

IT doesn't come with a dvd-r? and whats the psu?

And just wondering, since you are talking about office builds: what kind of software are you putting on that build?

[ryanbloom]

IT doesn't come with a dvd-r? and whats the psu?

And just wondering, since you are talking about office builds: what kind of software are you putting on that build?

This does not come with a dvd-r. The case is very compact. If a dvd player is required, a usb dvd drive can be purchased. The power supply is 250w. That can also be upgraded but works fine with the hardware included. No software is put on, that is all up to the end user.

[SpicySnow]

Thanks for the informative post. It was an interesting read for me.

Though, a quick amazon search, seems to suggest that mini-itx parts commands a price premium, the mobo ($110) / case ($75) if I am seeing the same prices are you.
Seems to me that a traditional ATX / micro-atx office build will be more cost efficient and more flexible.

[ryanbloom]

Thanks for the informative post. It was an interesting read for me.

Though, a quick amazon search, seems to suggest that mini-itx parts commands a price premium, the mobo ($110) / case ($75) if I am seeing the same prices are you.
Seems to me that a traditional ATX / micro-atx office build will be more cost efficient and more flexible.

I was able to buy the motherboard for $110 and the case for $50. There might be a slight premium, but the performance and compact design were what I was after. A few of my clients needed a small solution in their offices and this was it. I have also put together a more powerful version which I will be posting on my site soon. That version used the same mobo but used an i7, 16gb of ram, a slightly larger case with a odd bay, and 2 hard drives (120gb SSD and 750gb hdd). This station came out very fast as you could imagine and it was priced at about $800. It was needed as a CAD workstation solution.

Thank you for your interest, it is much appreciated.

[Sprint]

Link removed as advertising. Keeping topic for discussion about ITX.

[SpicySnow]

Oh, this was advertising? had me completely fooled.
Sorry, I had no intention to buy from you the entire time, if that was what you were after? :/

I thought the idea was interesting and was looking at doing the build myself. This is the build your own desktop forums after all. :/

[ryanbloom]

Oh, this was advertising? had me completely fooled.
Sorry, I had no intention to buy from you the entire time, if that was what you were after? :/

I thought the idea was interesting and was looking at doing the build myself. This is the build your own desktop forums after all. :/

This is not an advertising effort at all, it is an explanation of an interesting build. On my site I do offer to "Build It for You" for the people who like the system but are not confident to do it themselves. This whole post/article is for informational purposes.