Included parts in your Sense mini PC!
CPU processor chip
8th Generation Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Processor Coffee Lake architecture
2 cores, 4 threads, Processor Base Frequency 3.70 GHz, 4 MB SmartCache, TDP 58 W, 14 nm
Multi-task at fast speeds with this low wattage dual core four threads Intel Coffee Lake architecture CPU!
You don't need to but you can anytime upgrade your CPU all the way up to an Intel Core i9 CPU! See how we choose a CPU.
GPU Integrated graphics processor unit
Intel UHD Graphics 610
Graphics Base Frequency 350 MHz, Graphics Max Dyamic Frequency 1.05 GHz, 4K support, DirectX support 12, OpenGL support 4.5.
Save the expense of a separate video card with advanced integrated Intel 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, Unbuffered DIMM.
One 4 GB memory sticks for 4 GB total. 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 64 GB! See how we choose memory.
Motherboard
ASRock Mini-ITX motherboard with Intel B365 Chipset. CPU support: Intel Socket LGA1151 supports 9th & 8th generation Coffee Lake architecture Intel Celeron, Pentium Gold, Core i3/i5/i7/i9 CPUs. Memory support: 2 DDR4 memory slots up to DDR4 2666 MHz UDIMMs, ECC (operates in non-ECC mode), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, dual channel support, supporting up to 64 GB maximum. Expansion slots: 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at x16 mode to add a video card if ever needed. 1 Vertical M.2 Socket includes the bundled WiFi-802.11ac module (on the rear I/O). WiFi and Bluetooth: Intel 802.11ac WiFi Module, supports Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz), up to 433Mbps, Bluetooth 4.2 / 3.0 + High speed class II. Display Ports: 1 HDMI 1.4 with max. resolution 4K x 2K @ 30Hz, 1 DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution 4K x 2K @ 60Hz, 1 DVI-I with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz, up to 3 displays supported. Storage support: 1 M.2 slot supports 1 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD or 1 SATA 6 Gb/s M.2 SSD, 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports. USB support: 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports (2 at case front, 4 at case rear), 2 USB 2.0 ports (optionally available by a header). Audio support: Up to 7.1 channel HD Audio by Realtek ALC887, 3 audio jacks, for case front audio ports please see case section. Internet/LAN support: 1 Giga PHY Intel I219-V with RJ45 ethernet port, Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s, and more features! Wow!
This small rock solid feature rich motherboard is the foundation of your PC. 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 1 more M.2 SSD.
With movie streaming and USB flash drives a DVD player and writer is less important, so in this build we've dropped it to keep the price of this PC low and the PC smaller. By the way an external DVD drive can always be added anytime in the future.
See how we choose a hard drive and/or solid state drive.
Case
Mini-DTX / Mini-ITX motherboard and ATX PSU compatible case. Supports standard-length expansion cards (10.5 inches), supports 2.5” and 3.5” hard drives. Black, mesh front panel, steel body, oversized side and top vents with front panel side intake vents. Optional front 1 x 120mm/140mm fan slot compatible with radiator. 2 USB 3.0, 1 audio, 1 mic front ports, for case rear USB, ethernet and audio ports please see motherboard section.
Stay cool with a great looking case with room for future upgrades and so small it'll fit almost anywhere, and even reuse it in your next build! See how we choose a computer case.
See how we choose a computer case.
PSU Power supply
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
August 6, 2019. Updated Linux Mint version to Linux Mint 19.2 'Tina' MATE 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
April 29, 2019. Updated Ubuntu version to Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS Desktop 64 bit, Long Term Support (LTS) release.
Operating system choices
Linux Mint 19.2 'Tina' MATE 64 bit Edition
Long Term Support (LTS) release, supported till 2023! 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 18.04.2 LTS Desktop 64 bit
Long Term Support (LTS) release, supported till April 2023! 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 add-on 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 also include WiFi or support for a WiFi module. Only get this if your build doesn't already have WiFi and you want WiFi in addition to the wired connector from an external USB WiFi adapter.
Edimax AC600 Wireless Dual-Band Mini USB Adapter EW-7811UTC $27
AC600 (Up to 433 Mbps at 5 GHz or 144 Mbps at 2.4 GHz) wireless speed, 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, dual band connections, USB 3.0. Linux driver installation instructions. We install it if you order it at the same time as a PC.
Or
Edimax AC1200 Wireless Dual-Band USB Adapter EW-7822UAC $49
AC1200 (Up to 867 Mbps at 5 GHz or 400 Mbps at 2.4 GHz) wireless speed, 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, dual band connections, USB 3.0. Linux driver installation instructions. We install it if you order it at the same time as a PC.
WiFi adapter internal PCI Express
All builds include a wired Internet connector, and some builds also include WiFi or support for a WiFi module. Only get this if your build doesn't already have WiFi and you want WiFi in addition to the wired connector from an internal PCI Express WiFi adapter.
TP-Link AC1300 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter Archer T6E $59
AC1300 (867 Mbps at 5 GHz or 400 Mbps at 2.4 GHz) wireless speed, 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, dual band connections, Broad Wireless Range – 2 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!
