Need a budget build

[Akolyte]

So, my mom needs a new computer for her just basic stuff like email, surfing the web, watching Youtube etc.  

 

And I recently built my computer this year, so I was thinking of building her one. The only problem is I'm struggling finding parts.  Its not I can't find parts I'm just struggling to find good quality parts for the budget.  All she wants is a pc to do basic stuff.  The budget is less than $800NZD.  Which should be fine for just basic stuff.  What I was thinking about:

 

CPU: Pentium G3258

 

Mobo: H97-D3h by Gigabyte

 

HDD: WD Blue 1TB

 

PSU: FSP Aurum 400W 80+ Gold

 

Windows 8.1

 

RAM: 4GB Gskill Value series.  

 

Total: $750NZD.  So, could you find any better parts?  Or is this about as good as it gets? 

[The Crazed Child]

Change the whole thing and put an AMD APU in there. 

[Akolyte]

Change the whole thing and put an AMD APU in there. 

Umm, Well.  The only problem with that is is it costs more than the pentium.  And my Mom will never use the graphics?  

[thekeemo]

just go for a cheap amd build I dont think the pentium has built in graphics

[Clyne]

threw in a ssd, you can ditch it to be cheaper

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($90.85 @ PB Technologies) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Mighty Ape) 

Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.75 @ PC Force) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($107.82 @ Aquila Technology) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.05 @ PC Force) 

Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($118.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $672.46

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 18:55 NZST+1200

just go for a cheap amd build I dont think the pentium has built in graphics

has hd graphics

http://ark.intel.com/products/82723/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G3258-3M-Cache-3_20-GHz

[thekeemo]

threw in a ssd, you can ditch it to be cheaper

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($90.85 @ PB Technologies) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Mighty Ape) 

Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.75 @ PC Force) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($107.82 @ Aquila Technology) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.05 @ PC Force) 

Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($118.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $672.46

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 18:55 NZST+1200

has hd graphics

http://ark.intel.com/products/82723/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G3258-3M-Cache-3_20-GHz

I just thought it didnt thanks for telling me also go cheaper on the case

[Akolyte]

threw in a ssd, you can ditch it to be cheaper

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($90.85 @ PB Technologies) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Mighty Ape) 

Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.75 @ PC Force) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($107.82 @ Aquila Technology) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.05 @ PC Force) 

Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($118.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $672.46

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 18:55 NZST+1200

has hd graphics

http://ark.intel.com/products/82723/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G3258-3M-Cache-3_20-GHz

Thanks, though is the pentium G3258 compatible with b85?  I thought the b85 chipset was for haswell?

[Clyne]

Thanks, though is the pentium G3258 compatible with b85?  I thought the b85 chipset was for haswell?

b85 will work with haswell but it's cheaper and doesn't have much features as h87 or h97

http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Z87-H87-H81-Q87-Q85-B85-What-is-the-difference-473/

[Akolyte]

b85 will work with haswell but it's cheaper and doesn't have much features as h87 or h97

http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Z87-H87-H81-Q87-Q85-B85-What-is-the-difference-473/

I know, but will it need a bios update to work with the pentium? 

[The Crazed Child]

Thanks, though is the pentium G3258 compatible with b85?  I thought the b85 chipset was for haswell?

It works, there's only the question if the manufacturer has updated the UEFI to support Haswell Refresh SKUs.

[Akolyte]

It works, there's only the question if the manufacturer has updated the UEFI to support Haswell Refresh SKUs.

yeah, I dont really want to take that risk.   If it needs an update, I'm screwed. 

[The Crazed Child]

yeah, I dont really want to take that risk.   If it needs an update, I'm screwed. 

Unless you can take the 4670K out of your current PC and put it into the B85 board, then flash it.

[pk-man]

threw in a ssd, you can ditch it to be cheaper

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($90.85 @ PB Technologies) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Mighty Ape) 

Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.75 @ PC Force) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($107.82 @ Aquila Technology) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.05 @ PC Force) 

Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($118.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($114.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 

Total: $672.46

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 18:55 NZST+1200

has hd graphics

http://ark.intel.com/products/82723/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G3258-3M-Cache-3_20-GHz

Get a cheaper case like Fractal Design Core 1000 and use the money saved to replace the 1x4gb ram with dual channel 2x4gb ram.

[Clyne]

I know, but will it need a bios update to work with the pentium? 

pretty sure it doesn't need a bios update but i may be wrong

http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4566

[Clyne]

Get a cheaper case like Fractal Design Core 1000 and use the money saved to replace the 1x4gb ram with dual channel 2x4gb ram.

single stick is still cheaper

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/parts/memory/#sort=a9

fractal design core 1000 doesn't fit a hyper 212 evo, added a different case just in case the OP wanted to fit a hyper 212 evo or another cooler at that sixe.

[pk-man]

single stick is still cheaper

http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/parts/memory/#sort=a9

fractal design core 1000 doesn't fit a hyper 212 evo, added a different case just in case the OP wanted to fit a hyper 212 evo or another cooler at that sixe.

you dont need a 3rd party cooler.  Stock one is fine.  There's no need for overclock since his mom won't need the extra horsepower.

[Clyne]

you dont need a 3rd party cooler.  Stock one is fine.  There's no need for overclock since his mom won't need the extra horsepower.

Just in case if the OP wanted to add a hyper 212 evo or some other cooler at that size. What if they want a more quieter cooler or lower temps or wanted to upgrade to one in the future?

But it all depends on the OP on what parts they want to choose for their build.

[Akolyte]

Unless you can take the 4670K out of your current PC and put it into the B85 board, then flash it.

Too much hassle

[pk-man]

Just in case if the OP wanted to add a hyper 212 evo or some other cooler at that size. What if they want a more quieter cooler or lower temps or wanted to upgrade to one in the future?

 

The machine will be used for internet browsing and youtube, so the CPU won't be pushed to its limits.  TC won't be overclocking because he is getting non OC board.  Considering he is on a limited budget, why spend the money on a 3rd party cooler when the stock fan can do its job just fine?

[Clyne]

The machine will be used for internet browsing and youtube, so the CPU won't be pushed to its limits.  TC won't be overclocking because he is getting non OC board.  Considering he is on a limited budget, why spend the money on a 3rd party cooler when the stock fan can do its job just fine?

That is true, i'd just left the option on there if the OP wanted it or not, if the OP didn't wanted it then just get a cheaper case.

[Akolyte]

That is true, i'd just left the option on there if the OP wanted it or not, if the OP didn't wanted it then just get a cheaper case.

Yeah, thanks.  But, the pentium has 2 cores, at 3.2GHZ....  

 

Its probably never gonna go above 60-65c on the stock cooler.  Thats fine by me.  But thanks. 

[Akolyte]

Get a cheaper case like Fractal Design Core 1000 and use the money saved to replace the 1x4gb ram with dual channel 2x4gb ram.

but, 1x4GB is just easier to find.  I don't think dual channel will really be top priority.  I want a Corsair case for this because they are easier to build in.  

[The Crazed Child]

but, 1x4GB is just easier to find.  I don't think dual channel will really be top priority.  I want a Corsair case for this because they are easier to build in.  

Go with single channel for sure, benchmarks have shown that there is no difference between dual and single in most applications. Plus it's much cheaper.