System configuration for Home Server

[krmanish007]

Hi,

I have finally ordered the below configuration after taking idea from several places, which I am planning to use for my Java Programming and launching Java based website. Currently I am having 8 GB Ram but soon I will upgrade it to 16GB as there are two more slots available.

Case
PCS MAELSTROM T900 BLACK GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i7-2600 Quad Core (3.40GHz, 8MB Cache) + HD Graphics
Motherboard
ASUS® P8P67: USB 3.0, SATA 6.0GB/s, CrossFireX™ SUPPORT
Memory (RAM)
8GB SAMSUNG DDR3 DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 4GB)
Graphics Card
512MB NVIDIA GEFORCE 210 - DVI,HDMI,VGA
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
640GB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD6402AAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
450W Quiet 80 PLUS Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan (£29)
Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE CPU COOLER (£19)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
ONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence (£79)
Office Software
FREE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Limited functionality Word & Excel)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 13 working days
Quantity
1

 

[PCS]

Nice spec for your intended use and assuming it is not going to be used for gaming.

 

[krmanish007]

Thanks for reply but I though this spec is good enough for running games as well (though I am having PS3 for that purpose)? What improvement, do you suggest, if I want to for dual purpose?

 

[Tom DWC]

Unfortunately the GeForce 210 is a basic card and not intended for gaming, though it is great for light photo editing and media use.

If you do want the option to game on the PC in future then add a GTS 450 (about the minimum for decent gaming performance from NVIDIA) to what is otherwise a great spec. This will increase the price by around £60.

 

[krmanish007]

Thanks Tom, I will do so as it is still in ore-production. Do you think anymore change is required for a decent games?

 

[Tom DWC]

Nope nothing else needs doing - you've got a very good processor and fast hard drive which should help with loading times. The best addition to a modern gaming PC is an SSD but it costs alot of money and isn't really necessary.

 

[krmanish007]

Thanks tom for your help and time. Its really great to get such helps

 

[krmanish007]

I have upgraded these:

Item 1 Change to 1GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTS450 - 2 DVI,HDMI,VGA - DirectX® 11, 3D Vision Ready from 512MB NVIDIA GEFORCE 210 - DVI,HDMI,VGA
Item 2 Change to 600W Quiet 80 PLUS Quad Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan (£59) from 450W Quiet 80 PLUS Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan (£29)