Building quiet office computer

[norcal867]

Budget (including currency): $1500

Country:  US

 

Hey,
I'm looking for suggestions or links to builds.
I'm helping a friend put together a new home office PC and am just not up to speed on getting the right mix of components. The primary focus for the build is a $1,500 price range, quiet (can't have a fan blasting while on a zoom conference call), and running Windows 11. They have two monitors they want to use, ACER XF273 (Sbmiiprx), 27". I'm thinking 32GB of memory. They most likely will watch movies on it maybe while working (lol). The rest of the time, it will be just office work but not real heavy demands on the system. 
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[pant rog]

Rip jaws ram 2×32gb & evga 1000 gt power supply is where I was told to start with but I have a list that is for my trx40 for gaming that takes a thread ripper.

[whispous]

So there's no requirement for a graphics card?

 

Is this going to be used for Zoom/other communications, spreadsheets, documents, email and browsing?

 

 

No gaming, no image or video production?

[norcal867]

4 minutes ago, whispous said:

So there's no requirement for a graphics card?

 

Is this going to be used for Zoom/other communications, spreadsheets, documents, email and browsing?

 

 

No gaming, no image or video production?

I assume a GPU card to drive the two monitors. 

Yes, office applications, like Zoom, spreadsheet, and the like. 

Also, some movie/tv shows watching. 

 

No gaming or video production. there might be some image editing but that wouldn't be the primary use.

[jaslion]

8 minutes ago, pant rog said:

Rip jaws ram 2×32gb & evga 1000 gt power supply is where I was told to start with but I have a list that is for my trx40 for gaming that takes a thread ripper.

This is an office computer. Not a whatever rendering farm thing you are making :p.

 

If this is just an office pc then well there are so many cheap options. Like for all these purposes you can just go buy a generic intel nuc with a 10th gen i3 or better and call it quits. Costs like 400$ total for a i3 nuc + 8gb of ram and a ssd.

[whispous]

Just now, norcal867 said:

I assume a GPU card to drive the two monitors. 

Yes, office applications, like Zoom, spreadsheet, and the like. 

Also, some movie/tv shows watching. 

 

No gaming or video production. there might be some image editing but that wouldn't be the primary use.

Good news, most decent CPUs and motherboard can support two screens without the need for an expensive and rare GPU!

[4PcBuilder]

Do this: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pcbuild12123/saved/#view=t768Q7and also this is the real ram:https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-6000MHz-Desktop-KF560C40BBK2-32/dp/B09KCLP63B/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=11NNT2Z5YMW5V&keywords=kingston%2Bddr5&qid=1646865951&sprefix=kingston%2Bddr%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1 you can change to a 6600 xt if needed.

[whispous]

Here's an example specification, with the ability to add a GPU at any stage to turn it from a fast Office computer into a fully capable gaming computer.

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/V6B4qm

 

With this high budget, you should be expecting very very decent performance for your friend's work.

[norcal867]

1 hour ago, 4PcBuilder said:

Do this: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pcbuild12123/saved/#view=t768Q7and also this is the real ram:https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-6000MHz-Desktop-KF560C40BBK2-32/dp/B09KCLP63B/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=11NNT2Z5YMW5V&keywords=kingston%2Bddr5&qid=1646865951&sprefix=kingston%2Bddr%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1&th=1&psc=1 you can change to a 6600 xt if needed.

thanks

[norcal867]

1 hour ago, whispous said:

Here's an example specification, with the ability to add a GPU at any stage to turn it from a fast Office computer into a fully capable gaming computer.

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/V6B4qm

 

With this high budget, you should be expecting very very decent performance for your friend's work.

thanks

There is a warning on that build about needing an adapter for the CPU cooler and maybe there not being enough room. 

Do you know if I need an adaptor? Suggestion on confirming there isn't a size problem?

 

Thanks again

[GeorgeMKane]

You wouldn't need much for an office pc, even watching movies or videos while working. I would usually recommend only 16GB of RAM too, even with Windows 11. You can always upgrade later, if need be, but you shouldn't need to for a long time.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BdwjyK

[brob]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($208.90 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.94 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus PRIME B660M-A WIFI D4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($55.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Adorama) 
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2021) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $779.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-03-09 19:39 EST-0500

[whispous]

7 hours ago, norcal867 said:

thanks

There is a warning on that build about needing an adapter for the CPU cooler and maybe there not being enough room. 

Do you know if I need an adaptor? Suggestion on confirming there isn't a size problem?

 

Thanks again

Yes, you may need an adaptor. Check the Noctua site to see if they have the kit available.

 

Have you built a computer before?

[Jeppes]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($208.90 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B660M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR200 Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair SF 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $720.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-03-10 03:44 EST-0500

 

[4PcBuilder]

15 hours ago, whispous said:

Here's an example specification, with the ability to add a GPU at any stage to turn it from a fast Office computer into a fully capable gaming computer.

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/V6B4qm

 

With this high budget, you should be expecting very very decent performance for your friend's work.

With that price for the mobo and ram you could jump up do the d5 version of the z690p and the Kingston Ddr5 ram I put in the comment I made