[build help] Finding a 1155 socket compatible Mini-ITX in the UK for salvage HTPC (working with i3-2120...)

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I've got a salvaged 120gb SSD, 8gb RAM, 750ti and processor to build a HTPC with.

The trouble is the processor is a i3-2120 which seems to have some real issues with compatibility issues in terms of finding Mini-ITX boards.

I've only really been able to find this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07588Q3H6/

and

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0785QCP3V/

And reading around online does nothing to inspire confidence about these random-brand motherboards....

Any advice?

Posted Dec 22, 2017, 5:36 PM UTC

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klepperx•8 yr. ago

The CPU is worth 20 quid. sell it and get something current. there are no new motherboards and any old MB is going to have be on it's last legs. any MB you buy is just putting good money after bad. ticking money bomb. this is the cheapest way you can go about:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Celeron G3900 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor	£35.43 @ Amazon UK
Motherboard	MSI - H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	£34.98 @ Novatech
Memory	G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory	£59.30 @ Amazon UK
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total	£129.71
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-22 17:47 GMT+0000

_Tabless_OP•8 yr. ago

You know what, you're right. I'm skimping for no reason. I think I'll put a few hundred into it and maybe even spring for a slightly better gfx card that can handle some lower level gaming.