In addition to the Linux computer I’m building, I also ordered another whole set of parts to replace my current main workstation. My current main rig runs Windows 8.1 (which I truly hate (but Classic Shell makes it tolerable)), and I’m ready to make the jump to Windows 10. My Windows 8 install has some odd issues that show up once in awhile, so I will not upgrade it. It must be a fresh install. And since I don’t want to wipe my current machine without a fully functional Windows 10 machine, a new build is in order.
Below is the parts list that has been ordered. Should be a very decent machine for the total cost.
Component | Part Name | Cost |
---|---|---|
Case | Rosewill Micro-ATX Mini Tower LINE-M Black | $47.22 |
Power Supply | Thermaltake TR2 430 | $35.99 |
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H | $69.99 |
CPU | Intel Core i3-6100 BX80662I36100 | $115.79 |
RAM | Kingston HyperX FURY Black 8GB Kit | $37.99 x 2 |
Storage - SSD | Samsung 850 PRO 512GB SSD | $207.92 |
Storage - HDD | WD Black 2TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive | $122.99 |
Optical Drive | Asus 24x DVD-RW DRW-24B1ST | $22.94 |
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GT 740 2GB 02G-P4-3747-KR | $91.99 |
OS | Windows 10 Professional | $0.00 * |
Total Cost | $790.81 |
I really, really wanted to go with the Core i7, but that makes for a huge jump in cost, even the Core i5 was more than I add right now. Also I thought about going with a Blu-Ray drive, but settled on a standard, inexpensice DVD-RW drive. I may make these upgrade down the line at some point.
* Note: I have no cost associated with the Windows 10 Professional as I have licenses available to me as a Microsoft Partner with an active Action Pack subscription.