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Real_PhillBert
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Hey guys, my girlfriend has been busting ass to change careers, she was a teacher but now finished up all her schooling and tests for medical coding, and yesterday got offered a position. (Woot Woot) This offer allows her to work from home after the first month, but on personal computers. She currently has a 10 year old HP laptop that I hate more than I can describe, so I offered to build her a new PC for the new job.

 

It really doesn't need to be powerful at all, as all she has to do is use the internet to complete forms, but she also occasionally plays minecraft and like Farm Simulator more than she's willing to admit. I haven't been paying super close attention to GPUs and CPUs lately so I could use a bit of advice in that regard. I have a NAS in the basement, so local storage is pretty much a non-issue. Since she's never going to use more than one GPU, and doesn't need extra HDD space, I was kinda leaning towards an mITX build to save desk space. 

 

We don't really have a defined budget, but want to keep it as affordable as reasonably possible, while still accomplishing the task at hand. 

 

Here's what I came up with:

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/c9RmcY
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/c9RmcY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($184.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - H310I PRO Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($78.74 @ B&H) 
Memory: Kingston - FURY 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($116.90 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital - Black NVMe 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - Radeon RX 570 4 GB Gaming 4G  Video Card  ($172.98 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT - H200 (White) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($65.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $799.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-26 08:58 EST-0500

 

Has anyone used the WD Black NVMe drives? I usually use Samsung SSDs but these are quite a bit cheaper.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

CPU: i9-13900k MOBO: Asus Strix Z790-E RAM: 64GB GSkill  CPU Cooler: Corsair H170i

GPU: Asus Strix RTX-4090 Case: Fractal Torrent PSU: Corsair HX-1000i Storage: 2TB Samsung 990 Pro

 

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@Real_PhillBert You could save $100 and go with a Ryzen 2200G. It would be great for internet and those specific games.(Unless you're a diehard intel fan like me but for starting, ryzens a good option.) I actually also play minecraft and FS17 with my dual core I3-7100 and a 1050ti at or above 60FPS 1080p.

I'm gonna go find my own tech support...

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12 minutes ago, Real_PhillBert said:

an mITX build

say no more

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type Item Price
CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor $139.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard $104.00 @ Newegg Business
Memory Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $63.99 @ Newegg
Storage Crucial - MX500 250 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $49.85 @ OutletPC
Case Silverstone - Sugo SG13B Mini ITX Tower Case $50.50 @ B&H
Power Supply Silverstone - 300 W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply $54.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan be quiet! - SilentWings 3 PWM 50.5 CFM 120mm Fan $20.99 @ SuperBiiz
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total $484.31
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-26 09:12 EST-0500  

I also recommend an LED 120mm fan of your choice if you so desire, they look super good under the front panel of that case.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($104.00 @ Newegg Business) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($87.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($247.92 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($58.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $708.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-26 09:13 EST-0500

Ryzen 7 3700X / 16GB RAM / Optane SSD / GTX 1650 / Solus Linux

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2 minutes ago, NunoLava1998 said:

Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($247.92 @ Amazon) 

for this use case? why?

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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Just now, fasauceome said:

for this use case? why?

Why not?

Serious answer though, I do think a 1.5TB or 2TB SSD would serve better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($104.00 @ Newegg Business) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($87.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 860 QVO 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($257.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($58.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $718.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-26 09:18 EST-0500

Ryzen 7 3700X / 16GB RAM / Optane SSD / GTX 1650 / Solus Linux

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1 minute ago, NunoLava1998 said:

Serious answer though, I do think a 1.5TB or 2TB SSD would serve better.

A non NVMe SSD is the way to go, so the 970 Evo is basically burning money. Also, not sure if 2TB is needed.

 

20 minutes ago, Real_PhillBert said:

as all she has to do is use the internet to complete forms, but she also occasionally plays minecraft

Doesn't sound like much space is needed

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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23 minutes ago, Real_PhillBert said:

want to keep it as affordable as reasonably possible

You're scumming out for your GF?

I'm gonna find her and tell on you! Don't you know she's supposed to get a nicer system than you have? Shows you love her! Shame on you...

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NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. 

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6 minutes ago, LukeTheCoder05 said:

@Real_PhillBert You could save $100 and go with a Ryzen 2200G. It would be great for internet and those specific games.(Unless you're a diehard intel fan like me but for starting, ryzens a good option.) I actually also play minecraft and FS17 with my dual core I3-7100 and a 1050ti at or above 60FPS 1080p.

Thanks!

 

I'm certainly not married to intel, but I guess if I was going to go AMD I would probably go with the 2400G for a little more horsepower headroom but then you're just about at the price of the 8400 anyway..

CPU: i9-13900k MOBO: Asus Strix Z790-E RAM: 64GB GSkill  CPU Cooler: Corsair H170i

GPU: Asus Strix RTX-4090 Case: Fractal Torrent PSU: Corsair HX-1000i Storage: 2TB Samsung 990 Pro

 

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8 minutes ago, Radium_Angel said:

You're scumming out for your GF?

I'm gonna find her and tell on you! Don't you know she's supposed to get a nicer system than you have? Shows you love her! Shame on you...

?

Dude! I thought we nerds were supposed to be on the same team!?

CPU: i9-13900k MOBO: Asus Strix Z790-E RAM: 64GB GSkill  CPU Cooler: Corsair H170i

GPU: Asus Strix RTX-4090 Case: Fractal Torrent PSU: Corsair HX-1000i Storage: 2TB Samsung 990 Pro

 

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22 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

say no more

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type Item Price
CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor $139.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard $104.00 @ Newegg Business
Memory Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $63.99 @ Newegg
Storage Crucial - MX500 250 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $49.85 @ OutletPC
Case Silverstone - Sugo SG13B Mini ITX Tower Case $50.50 @ B&H
Power Supply Silverstone - 300 W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply $54.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan be quiet! - SilentWings 3 PWM 50.5 CFM 120mm Fan $20.99 @ SuperBiiz
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total $484.31
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-26 09:12 EST-0500  

I also recommend an LED 120mm fan of your choice if you so desire, they look super good under the front panel of that case.

 

21 minutes ago, NunoLava1998 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($104.00 @ Newegg Business) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($87.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($247.92 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($58.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $708.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-26 09:13 EST-0500

 

16 minutes ago, NunoLava1998 said:

Why not?

Serious answer though, I do think a 1.5TB or 2TB SSD would serve better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($104.00 @ Newegg Business) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($87.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 860 QVO 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($257.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($58.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $718.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-26 09:18 EST-0500

 

Thanks for the responses. 

 

As far as storage, I have a NAS in the basement, so local storage is really a bit of a waste past about 500gb. 

 

I notice none of you included a CPU cooler or a GPU, is a GPU unnecessary for this?

CPU: i9-13900k MOBO: Asus Strix Z790-E RAM: 64GB GSkill  CPU Cooler: Corsair H170i

GPU: Asus Strix RTX-4090 Case: Fractal Torrent PSU: Corsair HX-1000i Storage: 2TB Samsung 990 Pro

 

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Just now, Real_PhillBert said:

 

 

 

Thanks for the responses. 

 

As far as storage, I have a NAS in the basement, so local storage is really a bit of a waste past about 500gb. 

 

I notice none of you included a CPU cooler or a GPU, is a GPU unnecessary for this?

The 2400G has integrated graphics (they perform pretty well, between a 1030 and a 1050). A CPU cooler is not neccessary, the CPU already comes with a pretty decent one

Ryzen 7 3700X / 16GB RAM / Optane SSD / GTX 1650 / Solus Linux

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11 minutes ago, Radium_Angel said:

You're scumming out for your GF?

I'm gonna find her and tell on you! Don't you know she's supposed to get a nicer system than you have? Shows you love her! Shame on you...

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thats just stupid. first of all if she doesnt need more power then why waste money. second if shes anthing like the girls i dated she wont be able to appreciate better hardware anyway for a lack of knowledge about it. just get a pretty case in her favourite color. 

"You know it'll clock down as soon as it hits 40°C, right?" - "Yeah ... but it doesnt hit 40°C ... ever  😄"

 

GPU: MSI GTX1080 Ti Aero @ 2 GHz (watercooled) CPU: Ryzen 5600X (watercooled) RAM: 32GB 3600Mhz Corsair LPX MB: Gigabyte B550i PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Hyte Revolt 3

 

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5 minutes ago, cluelessgenius said:

thats just stupid. first of all if she doesnt need more power then why waste money. second if shes anthing like the girls i dated she wont be able to appreciate better hardware anyway for a lack of knowledge about it. just get a pretty case in her favourite color. 

Dude...it was humor, hence the silly emoji.

 

NOTE: I no longer frequent this site. If you really need help, PM/DM me and my e.mail will alert me. 

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8 minutes ago, Radium_Angel said:

Dude..

 

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clearly i know humor :D no seriously reading it over a second time my response does read a bit harsher then it was ment i think i shouldve also thrown some weird emoji on their to lighten it up ????

"You know it'll clock down as soon as it hits 40°C, right?" - "Yeah ... but it doesnt hit 40°C ... ever  😄"

 

GPU: MSI GTX1080 Ti Aero @ 2 GHz (watercooled) CPU: Ryzen 5600X (watercooled) RAM: 32GB 3600Mhz Corsair LPX MB: Gigabyte B550i PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Hyte Revolt 3

 

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I made some adjustments:

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j2MWRJ
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j2MWRJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 GAMING-ITX/AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($104.00 @ Newegg Business) 
Memory: Kingston - FURY 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - Black NVMe 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - Radeon RX 570 4 GB AORUS 4G Video Card  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT - H200 (White) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G1+ 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $676.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-26 09:53 EST-0500

 

I kept the CPU cooler cuz $20, and A RX570 in there for some headroom. 

CPU: i9-13900k MOBO: Asus Strix Z790-E RAM: 64GB GSkill  CPU Cooler: Corsair H170i

GPU: Asus Strix RTX-4090 Case: Fractal Torrent PSU: Corsair HX-1000i Storage: 2TB Samsung 990 Pro

 

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