PC build for Everday Things for $750

[Andrew S]

Hi all,

I am just wondering if this build would be good for Everyday things such as word processing, occasional lite gaming, etc. Mostly office work. These are the parts. Please feel free to give as much feedback.

 

Processor: Intel BX80646G3450 PENTIUM G3450/3.40GHz/3Mb CACHE/LGA1150  $95

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3/B85/2 x DDR3/1 x PCI-E/1 x PCI/4 x SATA    $82

RAM: Kingston KVR16N11S8H/4  4G(1x4G) DDR3 1600MHz CL11 (2 of these)        $104

Hard Disk: Western Digital Blue 1TB SATA3 HDD 64M Caviar Blue WD10EZEX        $62

SSD (For boot drive and apps): Samsung SSD 2.5  7mm SATA 128GB 850 PRO (550MB/s Read, 470MB Write)     $135

Case: Fractal Design ARC Mini R2 Tower Case Black (USB 3.0 / Fits...       $118

PSU: Antec 350W AR352 ATX PSU for NSK1380       $59

 

Total: $683

So there is some headroom for manipulation.

 

Kind Regards.

Andrew S.

[Sklo]

You are spending more on Ram and Case than you do on the CPU

[DIV1D3]

What's your location, and do you need peripherals, a monitor and/or an OS?

[vern021]

Less than $650 @Andrew S (assuming you're in the US)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.66 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.95 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.82 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($144.50 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $647.86

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 07:24 EDT-0400

 

I can post a $750 build later

[Andrew S]

Hi all,

I am in Australia. So these prices are subject to change.

@DIV1D3   I do not need any periphials. These are all here. However, I do need a OS.

@vern021  This looks good. However, OS needs to be included where I have forgotten. I am not sure but I do not think I will need a video card in the build. You can quote me on this later.

@Sklo This is my first build so take a easy on me please. CPU is cheaper as I want as much headroom as possible for items.

 

Kind Regards all,

Andrew.

[vern021]

Hi all,

I am in Australia. So these prices are subject to change.

@DIV1D3   I do not need any periphials. These are all here. However, I do need a OS.

@vern021  This looks good. However, OS needs to be included where I have forgotten. I am not sure but I do not think I will need a video card in the build. You can quote me on this later.

@Sklo This is my first build so take a easy on me please. CPU is cheaper as I want as much headroom as possible for items.

 

Kind Regards all,

Andrew.

Hey @Andrew S, we can swap out some parts and make the build as cheap as possible but also be functional at the same time. Do you want another build? Also do you prefer windowed than non-windowed? Do you want to make the PC look professional?

[ZacDaMan72]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($75.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($94.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($119.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($88.00 @ CPL Online) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($107.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $647.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-23 20:52 EST+1000

 

You could upgrade to an i3.

[vern021]

EDIT: OOPS.. Forgot to convert to AU partpicker. Please wait for a few minutes.

 

Here @Andrew S

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($205.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($94.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Silverstone 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($107.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $705.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-23 21:13 EST+1000

[Andrew S]

Hi all,

@vern021 That build is pretty much perfect. However, is there room to put a SSD in it for fast boot ups. 120gigs should be fine for OS and some apps right? I also do not care if it is windowed or not. It will most likely be hidden.

@ZacDaMan72  That build is pretty good but is it possible to get a HDD for primary storage and SSD for fast boot ups?

 

Thank you all for your help.

Kind Regards,

Andrew S.

[ZacDaMan72]

Hi all,

@vern021 That build is pretty much perfect. However, is there room to put a SSD in it for fast boot ups. 120gigs should be fine for OS and some apps right?

@ZacDaMan72  That build is pretty good but is it possible to get a HDD for primary storage and SSD for fast boot ups?

 

Thank you all for your help.

Kind Regards,

Andrew S.

Yep.

[vern021]

@Andrew S

Get this build instead.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-6790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-T4-18PK-R1 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($47.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($107.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $693.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-24 21:48 EST+1000

[Andrew S]

Hi all.

Thank you all for your greatfull help.

@vern021 Sounds like a good build. Perfect infact.

 

Thank you all very much.

Andrew S.