pc build Help! I need to build 600usd pc for father-in-law

[TokeZen]

Hey guys,

 

I need to build a pc for 600usd, I have okay-ish knowledge of hardware, just enough to connect the whole thing together.

But I have no idea whats the best hardware for dollar. (I live in Europe, just using usd so its easier for everyone)

 

PC will be used to manage exel spread sheets, watching youtube videos and occasional movie (not that demanding)

Main attribute I am considering is longevity as this PC will not be replaced for atleast 3-4years.

 

Any builds, tips or links to look at are greatly appreciated

 

Thank you guys!

[paddy-stone]

8 minutes ago, TokeZen said:

Hey guys,

 

I need to build a pc for 600usd, I have okay-ish knowledge of hardware, just enough to connect the whole thing together.

But I have no idea whats the best hardware for dollar. (I live in Europe, just using usd so its easier for everyone)

 

PC will be used to manage exel spread sheets, watching youtube videos and occasional movie (not that demanding)

Main attribute I am considering is longevity as this PC will not be replaced for atleast 3-4years.

 

Any builds, tips or links to look at are greatly appreciated

 

Thank you guys!

So is that about 500-600 euros? Where do you live?

[zombienerd]

At that price point, and the requirements - just about any big-box machine would be fine.  

If you're really wanting to build one, something like this would do just fine:

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Fmqnhy
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Fmqnhy/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($159.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Patriot - Signature Line 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($51.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Team - T-FORCE DELTA RGB 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox MB600L ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $426.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-12 11:19 EST-0500

[Fasauceome]

15 minutes ago, TokeZen said:

I live in Europe, just using usd so its easier for everyone

Does using Pcpartpicker Germany seem more appropriate? Regional currency is the only accurate way to give you pricing, it may fit in the budget in United States currency, but who knows what availability looks like where you are.

[mariushm]

Go with AMD and AM4 platform, as you'll still be able to upgrade processors and memory even 5-10 years from now.

 

For watching movies and even some basic video game playing, a Ryzen 2200g that costs around 100$ will be enough. It comes with a decent stock cooler.

Combine it with a AM4 motherboard with a B350 or B450 chipset because they're the best value for money - the ones with A320 chipset may be slightly cheaper, but have some limitations like only 2 memory slots, fewer USB and SATA ports, often no usb type-c on the I/O shield and they don't allow overclocking (not that you would care about it, but it's harder to resell and generally manufacturers use cheaper components when they know user can't overclock, so the boards may be less reliable)

Ryzen likes fast memory, but if you're not gaming a lot, then 2400 Mhz or 2666 Mhz memory will be fast enough - 2666 is not that much more expensive so pick that. Any DDR4 will work.

8 GB would be enough, but you may be able to squeeze 16 GB in that budget.

No need for a 500 GB SSD, a 240-256 GB SSD will be enough for the operating system, so you can save some money there. If he needs to store movies and music, you can add a regular sata hard drive later.

Case is completely up to your taste and power supply... really it depends on your country, in Europe some brands are more expensive than others depending where you are.

 

If you say the online store or stores you prefer, I can make you a configuration.