Computer for $350 - $450

[L.E.D]

I am looking for help from you guys because I am just having trouble trying to build a computer for a client with a budget of $350-$400, He requested that it will steam video with out hiccups, also for some reason not know, he requested more then 4GBs of memory. I am relatively know at this so I am lost. Thanks in advance.

[Jogostar]

he probably asked for more than 4 GB of ram, because he heard 8 GB is always better.

Just tell him for watching movies and web surfing he doesn't need more than 4 GB.

[L.E.D]

he probably asked for more than 4 GB of ram, because he heard 8 GB is always better.

Just tell him for watching movies and web surfing he doesn't need more than 4 GB.

 

I figured that but I was trying to get it as close to the clients request. I am pretty sure that is what I will be doing.

[Jogostar]

I figured that but I was trying to get it as close to the clients request. I am pretty sure that is what I will be doing.

So, you need help on the build itself?

I would say APU with fast RAM and some other cheap parts.

[Grave]

Ezpz. Give me like 5 minutes on pcpartpicker. Name location if you're not in the U.S.!

[L.E.D]

So, you need help on the build itself?

I would say APU with fast RAM and some other cheap parts.

 

Yes I was looking for that, I am working with APUs now. I don't know why I didn't think of them.

 

Ezpz. Give me like 5 minutes on pcpartpicker. Name location if you're not in the U.S.!

 

Alright, I'll be happy so see what you get. This is in Canada as well.

[Jogostar]

I figured that but I was trying to get it as close to the clients request. I am pretty sure that is what I will be doing.

Use the rest of the money for the case and maybe optical drive.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ljac

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ljac/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ljac/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.94 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $277.88

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 09:43 EST-0500)

[L.E.D]

 

Use the rest of the money for the case and maybe optical drive.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ljac

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ljac/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ljac/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.94 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $277.88

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 09:43 EST-0500)

 

 

You're amazing. Thank you, I'll use that exactly the way you did.

[Jogostar]

You're amazing. Thank you, I'll use that exactly the way you did.

I travel around in my Tardis and help people.

[ViruZ_HUN]

 

Use the rest of the money for the case and maybe optical drive.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ljac

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ljac/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Ljac/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.94 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $277.88

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 09:43 EST-0500)

 

i think he can get better for 450...

[Jogostar]

i think he can get better for 450...

I was going for 350$.

And I never said it was the best solution.

[L.E.D]

i think he can get better for 450...

 

 

I was going for 350$.

And I never said it was the best solution.

 

That solution was fine, I meant to write $350 - $400 so that works fine with taxes.

[Jogostar]

That solution was fine, I meant to write $350 - $400 so that works fine with taxes.

if you get a cheap case, you can get a slightly better APU.

[MonkeyFace]

@Jogostar

 

He is going to need the prices from Canadian vendors instead of U.S. 

[L.E.D]

if you get a cheap case, you can get a slightly better APU.

 

The client already has case. Besides with the taxes and shiipping it came to $402 so that is just perfect.

 

@Jogostar

 

He is going to need the prices from Canadian vendors instead of U.S. 

 

Don't worry I worked out those details.