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Hi, ive got someone who wants me to build them an everyday pc (they wont be using it for gaming) and i managed to come up with a few options, anyone know which would be the best, or could help optimize it?  I also want it to last a while (meaning it wont be slow for every day stuff for a while). In addition they would be using it for some sound editing as well.  

 

(in order of cost)

Builds:

1.) super simple amd build http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sailtacks/saved/HNsV3C ($300)

2.) similar above but nicer case and different mobo http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sailtacks/saved/JbyH99 ($338)

3.) sort of an upgrade to the other 2 http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sailtacks/saved/2m26Mp  ($394)

4.) uses an intel instead of amd http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sailtacks/saved/4nXV3C ($552)

 

This is my first time building at this price point so any help/advice is hugely appriciated.

(also any recommendations are welcome, and please tell me about the speeds they would run at (in your opinion/in as great detail as possible) because thats what really has me nervous)

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What is your budget for one? 

made a build with a apu and ssd

 
CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($34.69 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($42.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($27.99 @ NCIX US) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $381.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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What is your budget for one? 

made a build with a apu and ssd

 
CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($34.69 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($42.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($27.99 @ NCIX US) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $381.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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it would be awsome if it could have usb 3.0 headers for the line glow case

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it would be awsome if it could have usb 3.0 headers for the line glow case

would go over budget for usb 3.0
 
CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($55.18 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($42.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($27.99 @ NCIX US) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $417.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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would go over budget for usb 3.0
 
CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($55.18 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($42.94 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($27.99 @ NCIX US) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($28.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $417.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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couldnt i just pass on the ssd?

 

also : https://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-arcm450

is that a good deal? it seems to be so im thinking i should get it tomorrow

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couldnt i just pass on the ssd?

in your original post you said "meaning it won't be slow for everyday stuff for a while", since you said you don't want it to be slow, i'd added a ssd to increase loading times for programs and other things, although you could just ditch the ssd and save up for one later in the future 

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in your original post you said "meaning it won't be slow for everyday stuff for a while", since you said you don't want it to be slow, i'd added a ssd to increase loading times for programs and other things, although you could just ditch the ssd and save up for one later in the future 

i agree with what you're saying, yeah i understand why you would include it (its not too over budget so ill see)  out of curiosity, how well did i do in finding the parts that i first listed?

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i agree with what you're saying, yeah i understand why you would include it (its not too over budget so ill see)  out of curiosity, how well did i do in finding the parts that i first listed?

if you went with the 3rd build, you would have not video because there's no igpu in that cpu, you would have to get a discrete graphics card 

out of those build that you made, i would choose the intel one 

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if you went with the 3rd build, you would have not video because there's no igpu in that cpu, you would have to get a discrete graphics card 

out of those build that you made, i would choose the intel one 

out of curiosity, i have to build a gaming computer that could eventually get a psu upgrade second gpu and have a water cooling loop (as well as look cool) what i have is really near for their current budget (the upgrade comes later) but what do you think? : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sailtacks/saved/LWBzK8

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out of curiosity, i have to build a gaming computer that could eventually get a psu upgrade second gpu and have a water cooling loop (as well as look cool) what i have is really near for their current budget (the upgrade comes later) but what do you think? : http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sailtacks/saved/LWBzK8

cheaper

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.73 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($137.75 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F140SP_BK_BLED 82.1 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F140SP_BK_BLED 82.1 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1449.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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cheaper

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.73 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($137.75 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F140SP_BK_BLED 82.1 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F140SP_BK_BLED 82.1 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1449.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 00:36 EDT-0400

 

pc part picker says that motherboard doesnt support sli, making it not possible to add a second in the future to run sli

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