Another Client Build

[L.E.D]

So, yet again... I come to LTT for some help I am looking to build a client a computer, he has a budget of $700 total. He wants to be able to make music, and stream shows to his TV via HDMI. He has requested a 1TB hard drive, 6GBs of ram, and he also needs a 24" monitor to go with it all. I was thinking something revolving AMD for this one, Maybe the 6350, or an APU that is powerful enough. The only thing is, I am not good with AMD, and I a complete 'noob' when it comes to their APUs. If anyone could give me a little help, I would greatly appreciate it.

 

Nathan (L.E.D)

[Cokeman]

So, yet again... I come to LTT for some help I am looking to build a client a computer, he has a budget of $700 total. He wants to be able to make music, and stream shows to his TV via HDMI. He has requested a 1TB hard drive, 6GBs of ram, and he also needs a 24" monitor to go with it all. I was thinking something revolving AMD for this one, Maybe the 6350, or an APU that is powerful enough. The only thing is, I am not good with AMD, and I a complete 'noob' when it comes to their APUs. If anyone could give me a little help, I would greatly appreciate it.

 

Nathan (L.E.D)

Dont do 6gbs of ram thats a weird amount

[L.E.D]

Dont do 6gbs of ram thats a weird amount

 

I know, I thought that too. I was going to go 8GBs because it isn't that much more, on the same note, the more money I can save the better though.

[lx_srs]

So, yet again... I come to LTT for some help I am looking to build a client a computer, he has a budget of $700 total. He wants to be able to make music, and stream shows to his TV via HDMI. He has requested a 1TB hard drive, 6GBs of ram, and he also needs a 24" monitor to go with it all. I was thinking something revolving AMD for this one, Maybe the 6350, or an APU that is powerful enough. The only thing is, I am not good with AMD, and I a complete 'noob' when it comes to their APUs. If anyone could give me a little help, I would greatly appreciate it.

 

Nathan (L.E.D)

A10-7850k is a beast of an APU, but if he's not gaming I'd go with the 7700k or the 6800k

[Cokeman]

I know, I thought that too. I was going to go 8GBs because it isn't that much more, on the same note, the more money I can save the better though.

Just do this forget the 6gb thing.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tbHgrH

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

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($107.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($77.15 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.23 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($174.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Asus VK248H-CSM 24.0" Monitor  ($179.95 @ Amazon) 

Total: $702.27

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 10:57 EDT-0400

[KPZ211997]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($144.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($77.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 1GB ACX Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $680.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 10:59 EDT-0400

 

Can't go wrong with this

[Cokeman]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($144.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($77.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 1GB ACX Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $680.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 10:59 EDT-0400

 

Can't go wrong with this

 

No 750 is a junk GPU

[KPZ211997]

No 750 is a junk GPU

The only purpose for it to exist in this build is to drive the monitor

 

If the client wants a beefier GPu then GTX750 Ti, paying 35$ will get him an R9 270X

[Cokeman]

So, yet again... I come to LTT for some help I am looking to build a client a computer, he has a budget of $700 total. He wants to be able to make music, and stream shows to his TV via HDMI. He has requested a 1TB hard drive, 6GBs of ram, and he also needs a 24" monitor to go with it all. I was thinking something revolving AMD for this one, Maybe the 6350, or an APU that is powerful enough. The only thing is, I am not good with AMD, and I a complete 'noob' when it comes to their APUs. If anyone could give me a little help, I would greatly appreciate it.

 

Nathan (L.E.D)

By the way how do you get all these client builds? Do you just put an ad out that you build PCs and people contact you?

[Cokeman]

The only purpose for it to exist in this build is to drive the monitor

 

If the client wants a beefier GPu then GTX750 Ti, paying 35$ will get him an R9 270X

Im sure he wants to game. r9 270X is way better then a 750 (ti)

[L.E.D]

A10-7850k is a beast of an APU, but if he's not gaming I'd go with the 7700k or the 6800k

 

I'll look into that. Thanks.

 

 

Just do this forget the 6gb thing.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tbHgrH

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

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($107.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($77.15 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.23 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($174.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Asus VK248H-CSM 24.0" Monitor  ($179.95 @ Amazon) 

Total: $702.27

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 10:57 EDT-0400

 

 

I had something similar I am trying to buy from one seller though, I will look into this as well.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($144.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($77.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 1GB ACX Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $680.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 10:59 EDT-0400

 

Can't go wrong with this

 

 

Very similar to what I had before, but like I said I am trying to stay with one seller, and this is a little much on their website. Thanks though!

 

 

By the way how do you get all these client builds? Do you just put an ad out that you build PCs and people contact you?

 

I have made an add or two, as well as a information rich website to help people understand what I do, it helps them 'trust' the builder.

 

Im sure he wants to game. r9 270X is way better then a 750 (ti)

 

In all reality it's not for gaming, that is why I had looked at an APU.

[lx_srs]

I'll look into that. Thanks.

A friend of mine produced music on an A8 for a while actually.

[L.E.D]

A friend of mine produced music on an A8 for a while actually.

 

Yeah, I couldn't imagine that it is bad, given the clients budget, he didn't have much of a choice either.

[lx_srs]

Yeah, I couldn't imagine that it is bad, given the clients budget, he didn't have much of a choice either.

It's not bad at all.  Somehow my friend managed to get his up to 5.0GHz....

[L.E.D]

It's not bad at all.  Somehow my friend managed to get his up to 5.0GHz....

 

Wow. I don't imagine the client will be pushing it that hard. I guess it's good to know it can do that haha.

[brob]

So, yet again... I come to LTT for some help I am looking to build a client a computer, he has a budget of $700 total. He wants to be able to make music, and stream shows to his TV via HDMI. He has requested a 1TB hard drive, 6GBs of ram, and he also needs a 24" monitor to go with it all. I was thinking something revolving AMD for this one, Maybe the 6350, or an APU that is powerful enough. The only thing is, I am not good with AMD, and I a complete 'noob' when it comes to their APUs. If anyone could give me a little help, I would greatly appreciate it.

 

Nathan (L.E.D)

 

$700 US or CA? O/S? KBD, mouse?

[L.E.D]

$700 US or CA? O/S? KBD, mouse?

 

$700 Canadian, I assumed the client had the keyboard and mouse, I didn't incorporate an OS because I didn't know if he had one, or if I was to buy one. So in the last email I made a point about that, for this sake just include the OS. 

[brob]

$700 Canadian, I assumed the client had the keyboard and mouse, I didn't incorporate an OS because I didn't know if he had one, or if I was to buy one. So in the last email I made a point about that, for this sake just include the OS. 

 

An APU (A10-6850K) build is also possible - slightly better graphics, not as good compute; roughly the same price. Fitting in a reasonable gpu doesn't work given the memory, monitor, and o/s constraints.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4350 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($154.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Asus H81M-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($66.99 @ Canada Computers)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($84.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.97 @ DirectCanada)

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.87 @ DirectCanada)

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($159.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Total: $691.75

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 14:38 EDT-0400

[i_build_nanosuits]

non gaming budget PC that can stream content via HDMI and create music including 1TB hardrive, 8GB of RAM and 24" display, right here:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.73 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($34.69 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R7 260X 2GB iCooler Video Card ($91.49 @ Amazon)

Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: AOC E2425SWD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $527.16

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 14:55 EDT-0400

 

As a bonus this will handle modern games on low/medium settings at 1080p with comfortable framerates if he ever feel like playing video games, if not it will still allow to do anything.

If quiet operation is something important for your customer i would add an aftermarket CPU cooler, something like this would be flawless:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr910htx3g1

It won't break the bank but still much quieter and better quality than stock heatsink and will allow some overclocking (nothing crazy but still...)

[L.E.D]

An APU (A10-6850K) build is also possible - slightly better graphics, not as good compute; roughly the same price. Fitting in a reasonable gpu doesn't work given the memory, monitor, and o/s constraints.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4350 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($154.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Asus H81M-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($66.99 @ Canada Computers)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($84.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.97 @ DirectCanada)

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.87 @ DirectCanada)

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($159.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Total: $691.75

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 14:38 EDT-0400

 

 

non gaming budget PC that can stream content via HDMI and create music including 1TB hardrive, 8GB of RAM and 24" display, right here:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($84.73 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($34.69 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($69.30 @ Newegg)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R7 260X 2GB iCooler Video Card  ($91.49 @ Amazon)

Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: AOC E2425SWD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $513.17

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-25 14:49 EDT-0400

 

As a bonus this will handle modern games on low/medium settings at 1080p with comfortable framerates if he ever feel like playing video games, if not it will still allow to do anything.

If quiet operation is something important for your customer i would add an aftermarket CPU cooler, something like this would be flawless:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr910htx3g1

It won't break the bank but still much quieter and better quality than stock heatsink and will allow some overclocking (nothing crazy but still...)

 

These are both great lists, I have already made a list for the client, but if it changes, I will definitely look at these if we look for something cheaper. 

 

Thanks to all you for the help!