New Build Help needed

[bobdec]

I would like to build a new PC for application performance only, do not play games or use HiFi
Budget for case motherboard video card, hard drives, power supply and case about $600 
I want to use 3 monitors, for compairing docunments , spreadsheets or different web links at the same time, using 2 monitors now and need a 3rd. Also record streaming vidio 3-4 times a week. 
Sometimes when I run a streaming video it pauses on my present PC, would like to eliminare that.
I need a minium of 5 USB ports, would like six, or would it be OK to add a USB card as everything is corded. I have some health issues and need to reduce exposure.

My 1st choice was a Ryzen 2600 or Ryzen 7 1700, the problem is that I would need a video card that supports 3 monitors preferably with 1 VDA and 2 DVI connectors. Now using 2 DVI connectors. I was not able to find one. All my monitors have VGA ports.  A few months after the build I will be able to add a monitor with other ports. Using Using HDMI to VGA adapters now, maybe I could use HDMI to VGA, Display port to VGA connectors, or even USB to VGA?
Then I would need a motherboard compatiable with tha video card.

If I went with a i5 8400 could I use a motherboard with onboard VGA combined with a video card for 2 monitors? From what I have read the  application usage is better for the amd ve Intel.

I would use a 252 GB SSD for drive C, and a 500GD SSD of 1 TB hard drive for drive D
Will use two DVD rrives which I have.
Probably will need a 600 of 650 watt PS
Maybe a better cup cooler
Mid tower case
And at least 16MB 2600 ram
Have windows 10 pro 
Budget about $600

Any suggestions would be great 
 

[Slottr]

What is it for specifically?

Just like office work type of stuff or what?

[bobdec]

application performance only, do not play games or use WiFi,  comparing documents , spreadsheets or different web links at the same time, and web surfing
 

[Slottr]

On 4/5/2019 at 1:23 PM, bobdec said:

application performance only, do not play games or use WiFi,  comparing documents , spreadsheets or different web links at the same time, and web surfing
 

Specifically.

What software are you using, how big of spreadsheets?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$99.57 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$79.89 @ OutletPC
Memory	G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$77.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Crucial - MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$129.89 @ OutletPC
Case	Thermaltake - Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case	$34.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair - CXM (2015) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply	$50.00 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$512.33
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$472.33
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-05 15:28 EDT-0400

 

This is all you would really need, given the information provided.

You can throw in a cheap graphics card to get more display outs.

 

[Eastman51]

18 minutes ago, bobdec said:

My 1st choice was a Ryzen 2600 or Ryzen 7 1700, the problem is that I would need a video card that supports 3 monitors preferably with 1 VDA and 2 DVI connectors. Now using 2 DVI connectors.

Why one of these CPUs? They're pretty overpowered for light office work and video downstreaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$149.39 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	Asus - PRIME B450M-A/CSM Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$83.98 @ SuperBiiz
Memory	G.Skill - Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory	$74.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Western Digital - Blue 250 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	$48.89 @ OutletPC
Storage	Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.89 @ OutletPC
Case	Rosewill - FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$24.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair - CXM (2015) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply	$49.90 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$497.03
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$477.03
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-05 15:27 EDT-0400

The CPU has on-board graphics. The motherboard has VGA, DVI, and HDMI. The case has two DVD drive bays.

250GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. There's 16GB of RAM. The stock cooler is totally fine for gaming, so you'll be set for office work.

The motherboard also has 6 USB on the back, and the case should have 2 USB on the front.

There's no way you need over 550W max for a system like this, a 450W will be perfectly fine.

This CPU is pretty overkill in of itself for office work, and will completely fine for you. I think this system will suit your needs for years to come.

 

Edit: I recently built a PC almost identical to this for one of my friend's dad. He will only ever being doing office work and the occasional video watching, so basically the same use case as you. He absolutely loves the system, and I expect that it will last him for 4+ years before it gets to be too slow or before something thinks about failing.

 

[bobdec]

Thank fyou both for replying, I have to go out now but I will loothem both over tonight or tommorow morning depending when I get back and get back to you both. I do not know if you saw it in my 1st question but I also record streaming videos and I do not want them to hang up like they do now sometimes on my computer. I have 100 mbs internet.

[Slottr]

On 4/5/2019 at 1:37 PM, bobdec said:

Thank fyou both for replying, I have to go out now but I will loothem both over tonight or tommorow morning depending when I get back and get back to you both. I do not know if you saw it in my 1st question but I also record streaming videos and I do not want them to hang up like they do now sometimes on my computer. I have 100 mbs internet.

You need to be more specific in your processes, what you're using, how you use it so we can get a better idea on what you're doing  and can recommend appropriate hardware

 

Also, make sure to quote when you reply so we get notified 

[Eastman51]

2 minutes ago, Slottr said:

You need to be specific in your processes, what you're using, how you use it so we can get a better idea on what you're doing  and can recommend appropriate hardware

 

Also, make sure to quote when you reply so we get notified 

Agreed. If we don't know what you're actually recording/streaming and to what, its hard to say if something will be good or bad.

[bobdec]

I record videos from various seminars 2-3 times a week (using my software called video recorder) and sometimes cut parts out or change the format, this is done Handbrake. I also record audit 2-3 times a week with Audacity. 

My spreadsheet work is pretty basic sometimes have 2 spreadsheets open at the same time.

I research putting up to 6 bibles on screen at a time and need the third to access study notes and copy and paste into a document what I want to present to friends.

Some times when doing health research I have 4+ web sites open and copy and paste what is relevant for me of my friends.

 

This is what I have on my old 8 year build. - I want somthing better
Windows 10 Home Premium 32 bit
NZXT Apollo Black SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
4 external 5" Drive Bays
2 external 3.5" Drive Bay
4 Internal HD Bays
2 PCIe x16 slots
4 PCI slots
1 PCIe x4 slot
2 PCIe x1 slots
2 PCI x1 slots
6 SATA Gbps 3.0 ports
14 USB 2.0 ports
1 HD 500G|WD 7K 16M SATA2 WD5000AAKS 
1 750 GB HD
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro M600 PSU
MSI P55-GD65 USB3 LGA 1156 Intel P55 USB 3.0 ATX Intel motherboard
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
I5-650-R -- Intel Core i5-650 3.2GHz 2.5GT/s 2x256KB Socket 1156 Dual-Co
PSU CM|RS-600-AMBA-D3 600W RT
 

I need a faster CPU ratings for applications Toms hardware and User benchmark, not sure what these ratings would do for me?

 

                Tom's        CPU UserBenchmark
                App        Desktop    Workstation 
                Score        Rating    %    Rating %
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X    57.9        90        84
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X     55        86        95
AMD Ryzen 7 1700        52        72        90
AMD Ryzen 5 2600        50.6        86        80
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X    48        84        79
AMD Ryzen 5 1600        46.5        79        74    
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G    34.2        75        57