Included parts in your Sense mini PC 3!
CPU processor chip
8th Generation Intel Celeron Processor G4900 Coffee Lake Architecture
2 cores, 2 threads, 3.10 GHz clock speed, 2 MB SmartCache, TDP 54 W, 14 nm.
Multi-task at blazing speeds with this Intel Celeron Coffee Lake architecture
CPU!
You don't need to but you can anytime upgrade your CPU all the way up to an Intel Core i7 CPU! See how we choose a CPU.
GPU Integrated graphics processor unit
Intel UHD Graphics 610
Graphics Base Frequency 350 MHz, Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 1.05 GHz, 4K support.
Save the expense of a separate video card with advanced Intel integrated
graphics!
If you morph into a serious gamer you can upgrade anytime by adding a separate video card and then guess what you've got a gaming rig! See how we choose a video card.
Memory
4 GB (1x4 GB) Kingston ValueRAM, DDR4-2400 MHz, CL 17, 1.2V, Non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMM.
One 4 GB memory stick. Runs in single channel mode.
Run big files with large memory with high clock speeds and low latencies!
Enough memory but you can increase memory anytime you might need up to 32 GB! See how we choose memory.
Motherboard
GIGABYTE Mini-ITX motherboard with Intel H310 Chipset. CPU support: Intel Socket LGA1151 supports 8th generation Coffee Lake architecture Intel Celeron, Pentium Gold, Core i3/i5/i7 processors. Memory support: 2 DDR4 memory slots, supports up to DDR4 2666 MHz, ECC (in non-ECC mode), non-ECC, Un-buffered DIMMs, supports up to 32 GB maximum. Expansion slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot to add a video card if ever needed, 1 M.2 socket for an optional Intel CNVi or a PCIe wireless module (M2_WIFI). Display Ports: HDMI 1.4 (max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 30 Hz), DVI-D (max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz), VGA (max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz) for the included CPU integrated graphics. Storage support: 1 M.2 socket at the back of the motherboard for a PCIe 2.0 x4 M.2 SSD or SATA M.2 SSD, 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports. USB support: 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2 at case front, 2 at case rear), 4 USB 2.0 ports (2 at case rear, 2 optionally available by a header). Audio support: 7.1 channel HD audio Realtek ALC887 CODEC, 3 audio jacks. Internet/LAN support: Realtek GbE LAN chip with RJ45 LAN jack at case rear, and more features! Wow!
This rock solid feature rich motherboard is the foundation of your PC, an open platform you can upgrade and add parts anytime! See how we choose a motherboard.
SSD Solid state drive
Samsung SSD 860 EVO 250 GB 2.5 inch SATA 6 Gb/s
Capacity 250 GB, Sequential read up to 550 MB/s, sequential write up to 520 MB/s, random read (4KB, QD32) up to 98,000 IOPS, random write (4KB, QD32) up to 90,000 IOPS; random read (4KB, QD1) up to 10,000 IOPS, random write (4KB, QD1) up to 42,000 IOPS! 1.5 million hours reliability, 2.5 inch form factor.
Faster boot up of your OS and loading of your main apps! If you want more storage you can always add more SSDs or traditional hard drives.
With movie streaming and USB flash drives a DVD player and writer is less important, so we've dropped it to keep the price of this PC low. By the way a DVD drive can always be added anytime in the future, either internal or external.
See how we choose a hard drive and/or solid state drive.
Case
Fractal Design Core 500 Mini-ITX black case
Small form factor Mini-ITX case, black, case front ports 2 USB 3.0, HD Audio in/out, 1x140 mm fan Fractal Design Silent Series R3, 3 x 3.5" HDD positions, 3 x 2.5" dedicated SSD/HDD unit positions, 1 x 5.25" bay (removable). For case rear USB, ethernet, audio and display ports please see motherboard section.
Stay cool with a great looking case so small it'll fit almost anywhere!
See how we choose a computer case.
PSU Power supply unit
Thermaltake Smart White 500W SPD-0500P 80 Plus ATX 12V 2.3
500 Watts, 80 Plus certified efficiency, powerful single +12V rail for compatibility, 120 mm fan for excellent airflow at an exceptionally low noise level, high-quality components. Multiple connectors include 2 PCI-E 6+2 pin, 6 SATA, 4+4 pin CPU and more.
Power on with a quiet stable PSU with reserve power and spare connectors for future upgrades including an upgrade to a powerful video card!
See how we choose a PSU.
Pre-installed Operating System
Choose an operating system OS that you want pre-installed on your PC from the choices below. To order the OS you want, before you click 'Add to Cart' for your PC select that OS from the drop down menu.
We recommend Linux Mint or Ubuntu, hey it drops the price of the PC for you and they're very cool! If you want any other Linux distro, for example Debian, openSUSE, Mageia or Fedora no problem just let us know we'll install that instead! Choose Windows if you need it for a specific purpose.
See how you save on a new PC with Linux and also how we choose the OS.
Recent updates to OS choices
January 3, 2019. Updated Linux Mint version to Linux Mint 19.1 'Tessa' MATE 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
August 29, 2018. Updated Ubuntu version to Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS Desktop 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
Operating system choices
Linux Mint 19.1 'Tessa' MATE 64 bit Edition
Long Term Support (LTS) release, supported for 5 years from release! Installed and installation DVD included! Includes Firefox browser, LibreOffice a full office suite, music and video players, and more free software packages you can imagine! We also install Google Chrome browser for you.
Or
Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS Desktop 64 bit
Long Term Support (LTS) release, supported for 5 years from release! Installed and installation DVD included! Includes Firefox browser, LibreOffice a full office suite, music and video players, and more free software packages you can imagine! We also install Google Chrome browser for you.
Or
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Installed and installation OEM DVD included. Microsoft's latest operating system.
Or
Dual Boot Linux and Windows
It'll be the computer cost with Windows plus $29 for the dual OS installation. Most of you will be fine with just Linux in our view! If you need this option just contact us.
Due to fast changing technology, supply factors and dropping prices we may substitute a part for another we consider the same or better with no increase in price.
Recommended optional products
Keyboard and mouse
Logitech Desktop MK120 Keyboard and Mouse Combo $24
Sleek, comfortable keyboard and high-definition optical mouse, USB connections.
Monitor
ASUS 21.5 inch LED LCD Monitor $139
Wide Screen TFT LCD with LED Backlight, full HD 1920 x 1080 max/native resolution, 5 ms response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness, DVI, HDMI, VGA inputs, black. See how we choose a monitor.
Entertainment monitor
ASUS 23.6 inch LED LCD Monitor $179
Widescreen, full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, LED backlight, 2ms GTG response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness or higher, HDMI, DVI, VGA inputs, black.
Speakers
Logitech Z200 Stereo Speakers $39
10 watts of peak power, rich, clear stereo for great acoustics and room-filling sound. 2 x 3.5 mm input jacks, headphone jack, power, volume and tone controls on right speaker. See how we choose computer speakers.
Entertainment speakers
CREATIVE INSPIRE T3300 2.1 Speaker System $59
5.5 Watts RMS per channel (2 channels), 16 Watts RMS subwoofer
WiFi adapter external USB
All builds include a wired Internet connector, and some builds include WiFi or support for a WiFi module, only get this if you want a WiFi connection from an external USB wireless adapter.
Archer T4U TP-LINK AC1200 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter $49
AC1200 (867 Mbps at 5 GHz or 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz) wireless speed, 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, dual band connections, USB 3.0.
WiFi adapter internal PCI Express
All builds include a wired Internet connector, and some builds include WiFi or support for a WiFi module, only get this if you want a WiFi connection from an internal PCI Express wireless adapter.
TP-Link ARCHER T9E AC1900 Wireless Dual Band PCI-E Network Adapter $109
Hi-Speed WiFi up to 1900 Mbps WiFi speeds (1300Mbps on 5GHz band or 600Mpbs on 2.4GHz band), 802.11ac Dual Band, Ultimate Range 3 external antennas ensure a greater range of Wi-Fi connection and stability, PCI Express.
Laptops, printers, webcams, or any other PC parts
Just contact us we'll make a recommendation for the right part at a low price!
