Computer Build

I decided to build myself a cheap desktop to serve as a media server. Parts listing and pictures.

I'm gonna fix the imgur embeds to be plain images later but right now it was easier to just copy their embed code.

Note that I currently have no idea if this even turns on, because I don't have any SATA cables to be able to hook up a drive yet, and I haven't figured out yet if I own a cable that'll work to attach a monitor (it takes DVI and Mini-HDMI??).

Parts list:

AMD Athlon II X2 220 2.8 GHz Dual-Core OEM/Tray Processor [used, ebay, $6.90]
Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard [used, ebay, $51.30]
Crucial 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) DDR3-1333 Memory [new, amazon, $17.75]
Seagate Barracuda 500 GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive [used, ebay, $12]
EVGA GeForce GT 730 2 GB Video Card[new, amazon, $30.71]
DIYPC Alnitak-BK ATX Mid Tower Case [new, newegg, $42.96]
Apevia Raptor 450 W ATX Power Supply [new, newegg, $30.26]
LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer [used, ebay, $26.98]
AMD 1A02C3W00 CPU Cooler [open box, ebay, $9]
Misc 2.5" hard drives and M.2 SSDs, already owned
Thermal paste, Arctic MX-4 2019 Edition, already owned
6 SATA data cables, SATA power splitter, 2.5" to 3.5" drive bracket [new, newegg, $37.11]
Cable ties [new, ebay, $3.27]

Total current price of build: $303.76

Inside early on, pre graphics card:

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The entire manufacturer documentation for the cheapo case:

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Post graphics card, more cables connected than loose:

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Post graphics card, different angle/lighting:

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Side of the case on:

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Side of the case on, view of how a paper towel scratched up the window cleaning it:

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Piece of paper currently standing in for an IO shield:

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Front of the case:

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