Looking for a powerful mini to mid size PC

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rzetlin wrote on 2010-12-29 04:52

I am looking for a powerful mini to mid desktop that would have to fit in an area of limited space ((40 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm) (w x h x d) )

My specs should be at least:

- Intel Core i or AMD Phenom II
- 2 GB of RAM or more
- 500 GB Hard Drive or more
- Dedicated 3D graphics card

Some candidates include:

- HP Pavilion Slimline S5660f
- Inspiron Zino HD 410
- ASRock Vision 3D

I am open to suggestions and recommendations on what PC I should get.
Shirayuki wrote on 2010-12-29 04:58

Why exactly do you want a small desktop? D:
Shiko wrote on 2010-12-29 05:45

I think she said it had to fit in a limited space. o.o
rzetlin wrote on 2010-12-29 05:56

Quote from Shirayuki;266725:
Why exactly do you want a small desktop? D:

No more room.

If I get a normal size desktop, it won't fit on my desk shelf.

If I put the PC on the floor, I will be kicking it next to my desk.
Shirayuki wrote on 2010-12-29 06:01

Quote from rzetlin;266851:
No more room.

If I get a normal size desktop, it won't fit on my desk shelf.

If I put the PC on the floor, I will be kicking it next to my desk.

I trained myself not to kick my tower :U

But now I sit like there's a snake on the ground 90% of the time.

But like, you can just move the tower a bit so you won't kick it since cords aren't that short D:

But if you must, I'd just go with the dell since I personally hate my HP and don't really like how the 3rd seems :(

And I just noticed I started 3 sentences with 'but'.
Narc wrote on 2010-12-29 06:12

that. is. tiny.
i wonder if you can custom build one.

sorry that i haven't really contributed much :\