Cheap general use computer

[jsirius]

Hey all, just wanted to run a build I am planning for a family member to replace their current (crappy emachines) pc.

 

It will be for general use, i.e. web surfing, YouTube, word, powerpoint, email, music playing.

 

Here is the PCpartspicker link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x3RLFT

 

Thanks for any feedback in advance!

[Mr.Foxxy]

Looks pretty good for $442

[Benjio]

Pointless to get a Pentium if you aren't going to overclock it (I'm assuming you aren't because you aren't getting an aftermarket cooler). For that budget I think a cheap locked i5 would be much better for your use (or get an i3 and save some money). The power supply seems a bit overkill, unless you have extremely expensive power costs in your area or something. Also maybe bump it up to 8 GB of RAM if you have any extra to spend.

[Daigo]

Nice build just get a G3220 instead of the G3258. That unlocked pentium will give you cero benefits on a H81 board.

[jsirius]

Thanks for the feedback, you are right that I do not intend to OC this build. So the suggestion to go to a different processor is a good one, but why not a G3420 instead of a G3220? And any ideas for a better PSU choice?

[jsirius]

Okay, so I went with the G3220, switched the power supply, and went to 8gb of ram.

 

Here's the new list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fWBNxr

 

I like this a little better because its the same price with more ram and a more appropriate cpu (thanks for pointing that out)

[Daigo]

Well the G3220 choice is about the G3420 price, the extra 200Mhz is not worth that price on daily usage.

 

The second PSU its ok the only way turning the price down even more its taking another Case but it depends on on space or personal preferences.

[jsirius]

Yeah, that's the only thing I would change. depends on what they say (I'm building it for someone else). If they're ok with that price then I'll keep the case, but if not then I'd change it.