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Giving Back to Community : Basic PC Build

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Hi Guys,

 

I have been planning to build and donate a PC to someone who is really in need. I contacted the local YMCA and they said they will help me find a person who is in need.

I have been collecting the parts for few months now. These are the parts that I have:

 

Gigabyte B75M-D3H MOBO (LGA 1155 Socket)

8 GB RAM

120 GB SSD from PNY

1 TB HDD from WD

TP Link Wireless PCI Adapter

LG Optical Drive

NZXT Source 220 Case

CPU - I do have a 3rd generation i5 CPU lying around that I am planning to use.

CPU Cooler - I have Hyper Evo 212. But it wont fit perfectly inside the case. Wish the case was wide enough by a cm.

 

This build is strictly for someone who is in need of a PC and not for gaming.

What I am missing:

 

1. PSU - I was thinking of getting a 430W.

2. OS - Where to get a inexpensive, but valid Win 8.1 code?

 

Let me know your suggestions for PSU, OS and CPU Cooler.

 

Thanks,

Arun

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You can get win8 keys from g2a for 20-30 bucks, but some people have invalid codes, some dont.. Kinda hit and miss

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PSU - Corsair CX430

OS - why not Ubuntu?

CPU Cooler - stock (assuming you have it)

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PSU - Corsair CX430

OS - why not Ubuntu?

CPU Cooler - stock (assuming you have it)

 

I have not tried my hans on Ubuntu :) I am sure I will find help to install it. However as a user, Is it easy to use?

Excuse my lack of knowledge on Ubuntu!!

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I have not tried my hans on Ubuntu :) I am sure I will find help to install it. However as a user, Is it easy to use?

Excuse my lack of knowledge on Ubuntu!!

Yes, it's easy to use (for the most part). Since the computer is intended for basic tasks it will do just fine and it's incredibly easy to install.

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I have not tried my hans on Ubuntu :) I am sure I will find help to install it. However as a user, Is it easy to use?

Excuse my lack of knowledge on Ubuntu!!

you are giving this to someone who needs a pc right? They will most like need it for work or school and with that, i dont think linux would be your best option since a lot of companies/schools use windows only applications

Case: NZXT Phantom PSU: EVGA G2 650w Motherboard: Asus Z97-Pro (Wifi-AC) CPU: 4690K @4.2ghz/1.2V Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Ram: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB 1866mhz GPU: Gigabyte G1 GTX970 Storage: (2x) WD Caviar Blue 1TB, Crucial MX100 256GB SSD, Samsung 840 SSD Wifi: TP Link WDN4800

 

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you are giving this to someone who needs a pc right? They will most like need it for work or school and with that, i dont think linux would be your best option since a lot of companies/schools use windows only applications

 

that was my thought as well. I checked G2A. seems like the Win 8.1 codes are out of stock!!

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that was my thought as well. I checked G2A. seems like the Win 8.1 codes are out of stock!!

you could just get a win8 code and update to 8.1 for free

Case: NZXT Phantom PSU: EVGA G2 650w Motherboard: Asus Z97-Pro (Wifi-AC) CPU: 4690K @4.2ghz/1.2V Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Ram: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB 1866mhz GPU: Gigabyte G1 GTX970 Storage: (2x) WD Caviar Blue 1TB, Crucial MX100 256GB SSD, Samsung 840 SSD Wifi: TP Link WDN4800

 

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G2a keys expire after a year or so and aren't legal

i know, i said that a few posts up

Case: NZXT Phantom PSU: EVGA G2 650w Motherboard: Asus Z97-Pro (Wifi-AC) CPU: 4690K @4.2ghz/1.2V Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Ram: Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB 1866mhz GPU: Gigabyte G1 GTX970 Storage: (2x) WD Caviar Blue 1TB, Crucial MX100 256GB SSD, Samsung 840 SSD Wifi: TP Link WDN4800

 

Donkeys are love, Donkeys are life.                    "No answer means no problem!" - Luke 2015

 

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