This page is mostly for my own reference, so that I can check and compare specs easier. Cost is indicated at the time of purchase, and includes shipping. Dates indicate time of purchase; parts have been, and will continue to be, reused in other builds.
Main PC
My home computer is built for lower power consumption, low noise levels, and low price. I use it for moderate gaming (usually purchased from a Steam sale, which means that what I play is usually a few years old and doesn’t require expensive hardware), media and internet content consumption, and programming.
Class | Part | Cost | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 | $187.69 | 2016-11-16 | |
| Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus | $14.99 | 2017-06-13 | |
| Thermal Paste | Noctua NT-H1 | 2018-06-19 | Bundled with another cooler | |
| GPU | PNY GeForce GTX 1060 6GB OC | $0.00 | 2019-07-11 | Used damaged mining card, some ports don't work, but it has a working HDMI and performs like a 1060 should. |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666MHz | $78.99 | 2016-11-16 | |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666MHz | $49.00 | 2020-05-14 | Used, from eBay |
| Storage | Intel 760P 512GB NVMe SSD | $139.99 | 2018-09-07 | |
| Motherboard | ASRock B150M Pro4V | $49.99 | 2016-11-16 | |
| Case | Fractal Design Define Mini | $100.00 | 2020-03-30 | No longer in production, found new on eBay, overpriced |
| Case Fan | Noctua NF-S12B redux-700 | $13.95 | 2017-11-27 | |
| Case Fan | ARCTIC F12 PWM PST | $6.00 | 2020-04-21 | |
| Case Fan | ARCTIC F12 PWM PST | $6.00 | 2020-04-21 | |
| Power Supply | Thermaltake Smart 500W | $20.00 | 2016-11-09 | |
| Addon | Creative Sound BlasterX G5 | $60.00 | 2017-06-21 | |
| Addon | Intel AX200 WiFi/BT5 and PCI-E adapter | $24.77 | 2020-03-06 | |
| Addon | SYBA SD-PEX20212 USB 3.0 4-Port Card | $15.99 | 2017-06-22 | |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | $49.99 | 2009-07-26 | Upgraded from a Windows 7 upgrade from Vista. |
| Monitor | LG 29WK500-P 29" Ultrawide | $173.79 | 2019-07-17 | |
| Mouse | Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 | $10.38 | 2019-07-10 | |
| Keyboard | Velocifire TKL01 | $29.99 | 2017-09-02 | |
| Mousepad | Rocketfish Universal Gaming Mouse Pad | $20.00 | 2012? | |
| Speakers | Altec Lansing ATP3 | $50.00 | 2001? | Price is just a guess. |
| Headphones | Philips Fidelio X2HR | $150.00 | 2017-10-10 | |
| Webcam | Logitech TV Cam | $9.95 | 2017-08-17 | |
| Backup battery | CyberPower 1000AVR | $20 | 2007? | Gift. Cost is the price of a replaced SLA battery. |
| Total: | $1,251.51 |
Home Server
These are the specs for my home server. It serves as a NAS, router, cloud storage, VPN, it drives a widescreen and speakers for a makeshift home theater setup, and runs the occasional VM or background process.
Class | Part | Cost | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Xeon E3-1265L (Sandy Bridge) | $58.99 | 2018-01-09 | eBay |
| Cooler | Noctua NH-L9x65 | $48.95 | 2018-06-19 | |
| GPU | Lenovo OEM GeForce GT 620 1GB | $0.00 | 2016-03-06 | Self-refurb damaged part |
| Memory | 16GB (2x8) Team Dark DDR3 1600 | $57.98 | 2015-11-27 | |
| OS Drive | OCZ 120GB Agility 3 | $69.99 | 2012-07-23 | |
| RaidZ [1] | HGST HDN724040ALE640 4TB | $40.00 | 2015-03-04 | Bought secondhand from friend |
| RaidZ [2] | Seagate 4TB ST4000DM000 | $129.99 | 2014-04-23 | |
| RaidZ [3] | HGST HDN724040ALE640 4TB | $40.00 | 2015-03-04 | Bought secondhand from friend |
| RaidZ [4] | HGST HUS724040ALA640 4TB | $70.00 | 2019-09-07 | |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-B75N | $49.70 | 2018-01-12 | eBay |
| Case | CHENBRO SR30169T2-250 | $82.39 | 2015-12-04 | |
| Case Fan | Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 | $9.95 | 2017-12-19 | |
| Power Supply | FSP 250W | (bundled) | 2014-03-27 | Came with the case |
| Addon | Mini PCI-E to SATA expansion | $8.65 | 2018-10-05 | |
| Modem | Cisco DPC3010 | $15.00 | 2014 | eBay |
| Operating System | Debian 10 | $0.00 | ||
| Monitor | Westinghouse WE55UDT108 55" TV | $140.00 | 2017-11-27 | |
| Keyboard/Mouse | Logitech K400R | $19.97 | 2017-01-15 | |
| Front Speakers | Realistic/Radio Shack Nova-8 (x2) | $10.00 | 2017-12-20 | Gift. Cost is for materials I used for refurbishing. Elbow grease not factored in. |
| Rear Speakers | Philips MCD703 (L/R speakers only) | $10.00 | Goodwill | |
| Amplifier | Denon AVR-790 | $39.00 | 2017-11-29 | Goodwill |
| Backup battery | CyberPower EC650LCD | $44.95 | 2015-11-27 | |
| Total: | $851.56 |
Mobile Computer
I prefer small screen laptops with high battery life for my on-the-go computing. Unfortunately, I can’t build laptops from components, so I have to make more price-to-requirement compromises than with my desktop and server.
Class | Part | Cost | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laptop | HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G2 | $269.50 | 2017-07-13 | Refurbished |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4300U | |||
| Memory | DDR3-1600 4G | Soldered onboard | ||
| Memory | Micron DDR3-1600 8G | $20.00 | 2019-08-26 | Used, eBay |
| Storage | Lexar 512GB mSATA 3 SSD | $48.35 | 2019-09-14 | eBay. Came with an external USB enclosure. |
| Network | Intel AX200 WiFi/BT5 | $13.25 | 2020-03-02 | |
| Operating System | Debian 10 | |||
| Screen | 11.6" 1366x768 | |||
| Mouse | Dell N18W9 wireless, USB rechargeable | $5.78 | 2015-11-27 | |
| Headphones | Sennheiser HD1 headphones | $120.00 | 2020-02-16 | Bought secondhand from eBay. Price includes Brainwavz earpads. |
| Earbuds | Rosewill R-Studio E-860 | $0.00 | 2016-08-23 | Was free after mail-in-rebate |
| Earphones | Koss KSC75 | $15.00 | 2018-12-29 | Kramer mod |
| Total: | $491.88 |
Guest Room PC
This computer consists of parts left over from upgrades to my other systems.
Class | Part | Cost | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Celeron 1037U | Integrated | ||
| GPU | MSI Radeon 7770 1GB | $94.99 | 2012-06-09 | |
| Memory | Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333 | $35.99 | 2012-06-11 | |
| Storage | Seagate 1TB 5400 | $79.99 | 2009-10-13 | |
| Motherboard | ECS NM70-I2 (V1.0) | $59.99 | 2015-12-04 | |
| Case | Cooler Master Elite 110 | $39.99 | 2015-12-04 | |
| Power Supply | Corsair CX430 | $19.99 | 2012-08-15 | |
| Operating System | Debian 10 | $0.00 | ||
| Monitor | LG Flattron EW224T | $109.99 | 8/21/2012 | |
| Mouse | Logitech M100 | ? | ? | |
| Keyboard | Logitech K120 | ? | ? | |
| Addon | ASUS Xonar U3 | $37.99 | 2014-10-27 | |
| Amplifier | ONEU Mini amplifier | $21.99 | 2016-10-18 | |
| Speakers | Curtiss RCD869 (Speakers only) | $5.00 | 2018-01-26 | Goodwill |
| Headphones | Philips SHP9500 | $49.99 | 2015-06-28 | |
| Total: | $555.90 |