My goal is to make the most energy efficient computer with the least budget. I don't plan on playing video games or storing big quantity of files in that computer, it will be just for working. I will leave that computer running 24/7.

Would you give me some tips on which parts to acquire?

Thank you

An in intel nuc would fit your needs.

Nuc with intel i3 298$
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-BOXNUC7I3BNH-NUC-Kit-Components/dp/B01N4EOJNG/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1495208300&sr=1-4&keywords=intel+nuc

8GB RAM 60$
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC4-19200-SODIMM-260-Pin-CT8G4SFS824A/dp/B01BIWKP58/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495208402&sr=8-2&keywords=sodimm+ddr4+8gb

MX300 275GB 100$
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSDJ0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1495208443&sr=8-6&keywords=mx300

458$ for i3, 8GB ram, 275GB SSD


Nuc with intel i7 490$
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-BOXNUC7I7BNH-NUC-Kit-Components/dp/B01N0RL8Q4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1495208524&sr=8-5&keywords=i7+nuc

16GB RAM 114$
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC4-19200-SODIMM-260-Pin-CT8G4SFS824A/dp/B01BIWMWVS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495208402&sr=8-2&keywords=sodimm%2Bddr4%2B8gb&th=1

MX300 525GB 160$
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-525GB-Internal-CT525MX300SSD4/dp/B01L80DH4G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495208644&sr=8-2&keywords=mx300+525

764$ for i7, 16GB ram, 525GB SSD

- Both will have the option to upgrade with additional storage 2.5". could be something like 2TB HDD if you want to have large storage.

theres an old 35w amd apu that's great for file servers somewhere

If you wanna do your own build. Won't be as power efficient.
Mini ITX size. would have recommended an Ryzen 5 1400 but they currently have no good ITX size motherboards.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kCn8qk



so informative

This post was edited by ZwiX on May 19 2017 09:58am

Thank you. I might go with the cheaper Intel Nuc since i am not looking for so much power.

I made 3 for family members
The are great and man the size! One of then is actually a plex server.

I'd get a T series processor for those. Lower power. Didn't click zwix's links, they're probably in there

I like this idea, will be tracking thread.

Interested in knowing what you wind up with.

GL