Light Gaming rig for a girl

[acolombo]

1. Budget & Location
The budget is around € 300-350, so I think it could be around US $ 400, but I already have a GPU, I will use my old HD7750

2. Aim
The system is gonna be used for Web browsing, Facebook, Office and a bit of Light Gaming, with not many performance expectations... The games will probably be The Sims 4 and something similar.

3. Monitors
Already have 1 Monitor, resolution 1680 x 1050

4. Peripherals
I don't need any. I don't need Windows either, I got it free from my university.

5. Why are you upgrading?
This computer is for the sister of my friend, he does have a gaming computer and she wants something "like that"...

She just needs to replace her 10 yo computer, with something that can run any game at a relatively low resolution, without any expectation. I can't get many parts from the old computer, the HDDs are IDE/PATA so I can't use them. It should have a sata DVD drive though.

We already choose a cheap case, it costs 31,80€, and she prefers to have more storage space than a fast SSD.


Thanks to everyone (:

[Wtalk2]

Wait so you need a monitor or you have one??

[acolombo]

Wait so you need a monitor or you have one??

Sorry, I already have one. I'll edit the op...

[Wtalk2]

Sorry, I already have one. I'll edit the op...

Oh ok, give me a minute while I throw a parts list together

[Wtalk2]

Had to go a little bit over budget to fit everything in but this build should be perfect for any web browsing and even light to medium gaming with that 7750

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  (€105.83 @ Amazon Italia)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€56.00 @ Amazon Italia)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (€69.29 @ Amazon Italia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€46.50 @ Amazon Italia)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  (€49.37 @ Amazon Italia)
Other: iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX (€31.80)
Total: €358.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 15:16 CET+0100

 

PS: If you really need to save money you can go with 4GB of RAM instead but I HIGHLY suggest 8GB for better multitasking and so you don't have to upgrade from 4GB to 8GB in the near future.

[chicksoup]

Had to go a little bit over budget to fit everything in but this build should be perfect for any web browsing and even light to medium gaming with that 7750

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  (€105.83 @ Amazon Italia)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€56.00 @ Amazon Italia)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (€69.29 @ Amazon Italia)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€46.50 @ Amazon Italia)

Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  (€49.37 @ Amazon Italia)

Other: iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX (€31.80)

Total: €358.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 15:16 CET+0100

 

PS: If you really need to save money you can go with 4GB of RAM instead but I HIGHLY suggest 8GB for better multitasking and so you don't have to upgrade from 4GB to 8GB in the near future.

I would get a pentium 3258 instead since it's a lot cheaper and I think a ssd could really boost the low end PC, but with the extra money she can maybe get a fancy mouse or keyboard....anyway my point is that I would get a pentium just thinking of the cost/ performance

[Wtalk2]

I would get a pentium 3258 instead since it's a lot cheaper and I think a ssd could really boost the low end PC, but with the extra money she can maybe get a fancy mouse or keyboard....anyway my point is that I would get a pentium just thinking of the cost/ performance

I thought about that but the Pentium is only 40 Euros cheaper which would not leave enough room for any other substantial upgrades such as a SSD. Also the HyperThreading on the i3 will help a lot with multitasking

[Manny Calavera]

I thought about that but the Pentium is only 40 Euros cheaper which would not leave enough room for any other substantial upgrades such as a SSD. Also the HyperThreading on the i3 will help a lot with multitasking

yep, i wouldnt change a thing, only overclock that 7750 and thats all

[SkimmyMcG]

Had to go a little bit over budget to fit everything in but this build should be perfect for any web browsing and even light to medium gaming with that 7750

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  (€105.83 @ Amazon Italia)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€56.00 @ Amazon Italia)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (€69.29 @ Amazon Italia)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€46.50 @ Amazon Italia)

Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  (€49.37 @ Amazon Italia)

Other: iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX (€31.80)

Total: €358.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 15:16 CET+0100

 

PS: If you really need to save money you can go with 4GB of RAM instead but I HIGHLY suggest 8GB for better multitasking and so you don't have to upgrade from 4GB to 8GB in the near future.

I recommend this one. ^

[B@ttery]

How about something in APU format? Would that be an option? It got little bit over budget but if you change the SSD to HDD. Then you save some money. 

 

CPU: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad660kwohlbox 92,00€

Motherboard: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fm2a88mextreme4 61,67€

Ram: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmv4gx3m1a1600c11 41,27€

Storage: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp600s3256gmc 100,90€

Power Supply: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/be-quiet-power-supply-bn223 62,89€

 

Total: 358,73€

[Rebelattack]

How about something in APU format? Would that be an option? It got little bit over budget but if you change the SSD to HDD. Then you save some money. 

 

CPU: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad660kwohlbox 92,00€

Motherboard: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fm2a88mextreme4 61,67€

Ram: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmv4gx3m1a1600c11 41,27€

Storage: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp600s3256gmc 100,90€

Power Supply: http://it.pcpartpicker.com/part/be-quiet-power-supply-bn223 62,89€

 

Total: 358,73€

 

Not really necessary when he has a GPU then you can better spend it on a decent Intel which also has an integrated GPU.

[B@ttery]

Not really necessary when he has a GPU then you can better spend it on a decent Intel which also has an integrated GPU.

 

Yes that's right but, i also think'ed to point that out there. That there is also the another way to do it. 

[MrSpeed]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  (€105.64 @ Amazon Italia)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€41.17 @ Amazon Italia)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (€71.67 @ Amazon Italia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€46.50 @ Amazon Italia)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (€53.40 @ Amazon Italia)
Other: Radeon HD 7750 (Purchased)
Other: iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX (€31.80)
Total: €350.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 15:49 CET+0100

or
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  (€61.28 @ Amazon Italia)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo 43.1 CFM CPU Cooler  (€24.62 @ Amazon Italia)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€56.00 @ Amazon Italia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (€77.24 @ Amazon Italia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€46.50 @ Amazon Italia)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (€60.76 @ Amazon Italia)
Other: iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX (€31.80)
Total: €358.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 15:49 CET+0100

or

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€77.00 @ Amazon Italia)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler  (€17.02 @ Amazon Italia)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M EXTREME4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  (€61.67 @ Amazon Italia)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (€69.29 @ Amazon Italia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€46.50 @ Amazon Italia)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (€53.40 @ Amazon Italia)
Other: iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX (€31.80)
Total: €356.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 15:50 CET+0100

[Antibull]

Had to go a little bit over budget to fit everything in but this build should be perfect for any web browsing and even light to medium gaming with that 7750

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  (€105.83 @ Amazon Italia)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€56.00 @ Amazon Italia)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (€69.29 @ Amazon Italia)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€46.50 @ Amazon Italia)

Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  (€49.37 @ Amazon Italia)

Other: iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX (€31.80)

Total: €358.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 15:16 CET+0100

 

PS: If you really need to save money you can go with 4GB of RAM instead but I HIGHLY suggest 8GB for better multitasking and so you don't have to upgrade from 4GB to 8GB in the near future.

 

This one is great  And why 1 stick ddr? 

 

@topic

You might have consider going with a case that has a PSU in it would save you aroun 50 euro. 

[Wtalk2]

This one is great  And why 1 stick ddr? 

 

@topic

You might have consider going with a case that has a PSU in it would save you aroun 50 euro. 

Preferably I would like to have picked 2x4GB to utilise dual channel but by getting 1x8GB stick I was able to save a couple of Euros for the OP

 

PS: As for going with a case that has a PSU I wouldn't suggest it since the PSU's that cases usually come with are low quality and won't last very long. You never want to go cheap on the PSU because if it fails it could damage all your other components as well.

[acolombo]

Had to go a little bit over budget to fit everything in but this build should be perfect for any web browsing and even light to medium gaming with that 7750

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  (€105.83 @ Amazon Italia)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€56.00 @ Amazon Italia)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (€69.29 @ Amazon Italia)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€46.50 @ Amazon Italia)

Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  (€49.37 @ Amazon Italia)

Other: iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX (€31.80)

Total: €358.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-02 15:16 CET+0100

 

PS: If you really need to save money you can go with 4GB of RAM instead but I HIGHLY suggest 8GB for better multitasking and so you don't have to upgrade from 4GB to 8GB in the near future.

Thank you very much, and thanks also to everyone else who replied...

There's a problem with partpicker, it isn't working very well with Amazon IT, for example the 56€ Motherboard isn't an H97, and the cheapest H97 is around 70€...

Anyway I think I'm going to go with the Pentium and this configuration:

 

Case  Case iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX € 31,80 € 31,80

Storage  Hard Disk Interno 3.5" Toshiba DT01ACA 1TB 7200RPM 32MB SATA3 € 48,40 € 48,40

PSU  Alimentatore Pc Modulare Corsair CX430M 430W 80+ Bronze ATX € 49,30 € 49,30

Motherboard  Scheda Madre MSI H97M-E35 Socket 1150 Intel H97 DDR3 USB3 MicroATX € 69,40 € 69,40

CPU  CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core G3258 3.2GHz 3MB 22nm con GPU 58W Boxed € 61,10 € 61,10

Memory  RAM DDR3 Kingston Technology Fury Memory White PC-15000 1866MHz (1x8GB) CL10 Bianco € 71,30 € 71,30   

Total € 331,30 ( It's already pretty expensive for her so it's better if I don't reach the budget limit of 350€ )

[acolombo]

Preferably I would like to have picked 2x4GB to utilise dual channel but by getting 1x8GB stick I was able to save a couple of Euros for the OP

 

PS: As for going with a case that has a PSU I wouldn't suggest it since the PSU's that cases usually come with are low quality and won't last very long. You never want to go cheap on the PSU because if it fails it could damage all your other components as well.

Yeah I agree, the PSU is one of the most important parts, it's better to spend a few bucks more for it, it's the only part I don't want to save money on...

[Wtalk2]

Thank you very much, and thanks also to everyone else who replied...

There's a problem with partpicker, it isn't working very well with Amazon IT, for example the 56€ Motherboard isn't an H97, and the cheapest H97 is around 70€...

Anyway I think I'm going to go with the Pentium and this configuration:

 

Case  Case iTek ZEERO Midi-Tower USB3 Nero ATX € 31,80 € 31,80      Storage  Hard Disk Interno 3.5" Toshiba DT01ACA 1TB 7200RPM 32MB SATA3 € 48,40 € 48,40      PSU  Alimentatore Pc Modulare Corsair CX430M 430W 80+ Bronze ATX € 49,30 € 49,30      Motherboard  Scheda Madre MSI H97M-E35 Socket 1150 Intel H97 DDR3 USB3 MicroATX € 69,40 € 69,40      CPU  CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core G3258 3.2GHz 3MB 22nm con GPU 58W Boxed € 61,10 € 61,10      Memory  RAM DDR3 Kingston Technology Fury Memory White PC-15000 1866MHz (1x8GB) CL10 Bianco € 71,30 € 71,30   

Total : € 331,30 ( It's already pretty expensive for her so it's better if I don't reach the budget limit of 350€ )

If the prices on PCPartPicker aren't correct and are forcing you over budget then that Pentium system will be perfect for her uses, especially with your old 7750