Yet Another Configuration...

Yet another AMD based computer configuration. Price range:
approx: 310 USD

CPU/APU (100 USD):
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/7087319015784324620?q=AMD+APU+GPU,+Quad-Core,+2.5GHz&newwindow=1&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=643&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.88528373,d.eXY&ion=1&tch=1&ech=1&psi=mXwQVaC1MoKZgwSB-YCIAg.1427143829300.7&ei=rHwQVZGxOYKogwTt2ICwDQ&ved=0CNEEEKYrMAQ
http://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-19-113-280&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC-_-pla-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-9B-19-113-280&gclid=CjwKEAjw876oBRCYr86w6KGfpkgSJAACIidwdUWcmvD8C0LDi-Ql4q__CuJgfh4Takc3qmJfJvTziRoCTDvw_wcB

MotherBoard (35-50 USD):
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/11790056312621415239?q=amd,+itx,+FM2+motherboard&newwindow=1&biw=1366&bih=643&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.88528373,d.eXY&ion=1&espv=2&tch=1&ech=1&psi=F30QVcKND8OVNuKagig.1427143955397.11&sa=X&ei=L30QVaGkFITBggTu94DYDw&ved=0CLMEEPMCMAI
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/11706820421885137804?q=amd,+itx,+FM2+motherboard&newwindow=1&biw=1366&bih=643&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.88528373,d.eXY&ion=1&espv=2&tch=1&ech=1&psi=F30QVcKND8OVNuKagig.1427143955397.11&sa=X&ei=L30QVaGkFITBggTu94DYDw&ved=0CJUFEPMCMAU

RAM (28 USD):
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/1333D3ECC2GB/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_campaign=googlebase&gclid=CjwKEAjw876oBRCYr86w6KGfpkgSJAACIidwMD8N-imtjJVLqzMOe1MCekn1c8jmPtQPBD8kNRAVARoCPInw_wcB

Graphics/Video Card (25 USD):
http://www.aztekcomputers.com/GF315PCIE1GBCO-NVIDIA-4072516.html

External Optical disc Drive (17 USD):
http://www.tmart.com/Black-USB-External-DVD-Combo-CD-RW-Burner-Drive_p94292.html?cc=usd&fixed_price=us_us&fixed_stock=y&utm_source=base&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=NT504BL&utm_campaign=product&gclid=CjwKEAjwrbSoBRDok47Sv6Ci80wSJABFUszTSZahgB-UqvWyx8rMta9K2UFdEuU4zzixQqnr1SNP5RoCGsXw_wcB

HDD (33 USD):
http://www.provantage.com/dell-469-4180~7DELL2QM.htm?source=googleps&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7b-gBRC45uLY_avSrdgBEiQAD3Olx99N4m21cOLskwsl5_rR6UXqighbDezl4cQOrTe_gaIaAkMz8P8HAQ

Network Card (12 USD):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704060&cm_re=pci_express_network_card-_-33-704-060-_-Product

Power Supply (43 USD):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148044

Case (12 USD):
http://www.provantage.com/antec-vsk3000e~7ANTG07X.htm?source=googleps&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7b-gBRC45uLY_avSrdgBEiQAD3Olx1gI-UQu1qsy4_FM1klDXdXkOsU9g84Yg2gtVgfi_O0aAq-V8P8HAQ

Another, older configuration that I came up with. May have some compatibility issues...
Here are the basic specs:

AMD Quad-Core 3.0 GHz CPU
500GB HDD
8GB RAM
WLAN Wifi (single; not dual)
AMD GPU

Total (give/take $10): $260

Here are the parts:

-HDD (30):
http://www.provantage.com/dell-469-4180~7DELL2QM.htm?source=googleps&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7b-gBRC45uLY_avSrdgBEiQAD3Olx99N4m21cOLskwsl5_rR6UXqighbDezl4cQOrTe_gaIaAkMz8P8HAQ

Network Card (12):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704060&cm_re=pci_express_network_card-_-33-704-060-_-Product

RAM (50):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0ZX1926685&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-_-pla-_-Electronics-_-9SIA0ZX1926685

Power Supply (40):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA30R1MP3648&cm_re=micro_atx_power_supply_500w-_-1HU-0026-00003-_-Product

CPU (63/80 - you can choose one):
http://www.somenit.com/AMD-FD4200FRW4KGU-FX-4200-Quad-Core-Processor-3-3GHz-Socket-AM3-OEM-BG01580?find=ok

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113369

MotherBoard (50):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157292&cm_re=ASRock_AMD-_-13-157-292-_-Product

Case (13):

http://www.provantage.com/antec-vsk3000e~7ANTG07X.htm?source=googleps&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7b-gBRC45uLY_avSrdgBEiQAD3Olx1gI-UQu1qsy4_FM1klDXdXkOsU9g84Yg2gtVgfi_O0aAq-V8P8HAQ

Another Random Config

Random computer hardware configuration for an ITX.
Under 250 USD. Links to part providers listed.

5-10 AMD AM1 CPU of your choice
(easy to search online)

35 ASRock HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB3.0 Mini ITX Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157490&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-AMD+Motherboards-_-N82E16813157490&gclid=CjwKEAjwrbSoBRDok47Sv6Ci80wSJABFUszT4-VSvIrVVFSfQyHMT6OkiVcgPjG8hbgzb77uWlKQgBoCeI_w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

22 4GB DDR3 240pin RAM
http://www.bonanza.com/listings/4GB-DDR3-PC3-8500-1066MHz-240pin-ECC-Registered-HP-500204-061-Electronics-/202475093?gpid=76983190021&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=CjwKEAjwrbSoBRDok47Sv6Ci80wSJABFUszTdpW-LfEf9IVy3a4zs7OJK1of9xI3yuadMkRI1zKlQBoCtGHw_wcB

30 XFX Force AMD Radeon HD 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 2.1 Graphics Card
http://www.walmart.com/ip/XFX-Force-AMD-Radeon-HD-5450-1GB-DDR3-PCI-Express-2.1-Graphics-Card/19511607?action=product_interest&action_type=title&placement_id=irs-106-t1&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=&category=&client_guid=16ee4c22-02f6-4b15-894f-c0c3c8b1ac27&customer_id_enc=&config_id=106&parent_item_id=19487868&parent_anchor_item_id=19487868&guid=de931928-db9b-4dee-9f59-584e7b92dac8&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n#about

WD Desktop 1TB Internal HDD
http://www.frys.com/product/7725598?source=google&gclid=CjwKEAjwrbSoBRDok47Sv6Ci80wSJABFUszTdW9sJAHv45AVY87-xYBX6kxvQbUUI-KvNL9erp8pzhoCvkzw_wcB

38 Toshiba 500GB 16MB HDD
http://starmicroinc.net/-p-3014.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwrbSoBRDok47Sv6Ci80wSJABFUszTa8aPO6tA3m4ci7jTrUxkOkJZM8S3ZFX2Lt5uJK85wRoC6fLw_wcB

16 External Optical disc Drive
http://www.tmart.com/Black-USB-External-DVD-Combo-CD-RW-Burner-Drive_p94292.html?cc=usd&fixed_price=us_us&fixed_stock=y&utm_source=base&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=NT504BL&utm_campaign=product&gclid=CjwKEAjwrbSoBRDok47Sv6Ci80wSJABFUszTSZahgB-UqvWyx8rMta9K2UFdEuU4zzixQqnr1SNP5RoCGsXw_wcB

7 Cyber Acoustics3 Watt USB Amplified Powered Speakers
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA25V2M99183&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Speakers-_-9SIA25V2M99183&gclid=CjwKEAjwrbSoBRDok47Sv6Ci80wSJABFUszTet58jtBDowCYMaf9GmhQyFHXaFah4V65Q0lhgtbNOhoCfRzw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

40 CORSAIR CX series Power Supply

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

Modular Computers: stick to the mobile generation

While projects like Motorola Ara and PhoneBlocks are aiming at bringing modular computing and hardware upgrades to mobile devices, many are also looking for easy upgrades for their laptops and desktops. The good news is, you can always do that via traditional means (open the computer and replace parts) if you have a compatible device that allows for removal of hardware components. Otherwise, don't expect for there to be any considerable hardware processing upgrades available via USB; that won't be around for a while...

Consider the following, from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_USB

"Wireless USB is a short-range, high-bandwidth wireless radio communication protocol created by the Wireless USB Promoter Group... Wireless USB was based on the (now defunct) WiMedia Alliance's ultra-wideband (UWB) common radio platform, which is capable of sending 480 Mbit/s at distances up to 3 metres (9.8 ft) and 110 Mbit/s at up to 10 metres (33 ft). It was designed to operate in the 3.1 to 10.6 GHz frequency range, although local regulatory policies may restrict the legal operating range for any given country."

Comparison of digital RF systems
Wireless USB vs. 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth

Can be found here: Wikipedia Article (table)

As it stands for most modern USB transfer devices, they can't transfer data fast enough to keep up with modern read/write speeds of most modern processors. They run in the MHz range usually, and around 2.4-3 is the stretch; even for USB 3.0. at this rate, Wireless USB doesn't seem to raise the height ceiling for this need for speed. Therefore, we are far from creating USB-contained coprocessors that can positively impact the host machine's computational performance.

Most modern processors run in the GHz range, and therefore would not be able to be used over USB3.0, or wireless USB (up-and-coming standard). The next step would be to make the processor a self-comtained computing device instead of attempting to add computing power to a host machine. In other words, make the USB BECOME the host machine.

http://www.redmondpie.com/this-74-usb-dongle-pc-has-a-1.5ghz-processor-512mb-ram-and-android-4.0-ice-cream-sandwich/
http://www.windowscentral.com/theres-small-usb-stick-intels-bay-trail-cpu-can-run-windows-81

Who knows; in the future, there could be a 'quantum leap' in the area of read/write and overall processing speeds for periphials that allows for modular processing components. 'Till then, please refrain from trying to overclock your USB drives. You'll just end up with a smoking USB port and a face that speaks volumes in terms of anger, to say the very least.

TXP-JSI Beta is here!
Compilr - TXP-JSI Project

I have decided to post a small, personal resume/portfolio online for any followers who want to know more about how the TXP-Network came into existence...
http://tophatproductions115.txpnetworkportal.elementfx.com/index.html

As it stands, TXP-Cloud is under heavy development, and needs quite a bit of attention. If you want to, check it out at:
http://txp-cloud.freezoy.com/