Casual internet computer

[freakyfreak7]

I am building a computer to replace my aunt's dead comp. It doesn't need to do much at all just a cheap build for surfing the internet. Already have a case.

Budget: >$300

[WinNut]

What form factor is the case?

[LancerBG]

dont build, at that price point you will be better off buying something at a store pre-built with a nice warranty. OS included. 

[deVIZtation]

dont build, at that price point you will be better off buying something at a store pre-built with a nice warranty. OS included. 

Yeah, I mean the OS is gonna chomp off 100 off your budget of 300. Then you still need a CPU, MOBO, RAM, HDD, and PSU.

[othertomperson]

Yeah, I mean the OS is gonna chomp off 100 off your budget of 300. Then you still need a CPU, MOBO, RAM, HDD, and PSU.

 

Why on earth would you insist on Windows for a web browsing machine? Go ubuntu or something.

 

You can do this for under $200. Way less than you could buy one for.

[pinksnowmanshandle]

@freakyfreak7 I'm guessing it's mATX, though if you're building a new computer you might as well replace the case unless the case is sentimental.

In order to save money and for the same purpose you can install one of the four options (or any other distro but these will work fine) 1. Ubuntu - 2. Elementary - 3. Fedora - 4. ChromeOS 

I know that you have a case already and that it's probably an mATX case but for an extension of <$70 you can have a smaller case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($87.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: AMD Radeon R5 Entertainment Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: BitFenix Phenom M Midnight Black MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $361.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 19:46 EST-0500

 

 

Also I'm guessing you wanted less than (<), not greater than(>). 

[freakyfreak7]

I have the os sorted and it is ATX form factor.

[freakyfreak7]

I also have a msi z97 motherboard for $50.

[freakyfreak7]

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/That is the build that I have figured out so far.

[pinksnowmanshandle]

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/That is the build that I have figured out so far.

Permalink please. Also if you can return the MSI Z97 mobo because an A8 is a better bang for the buck but if you can't return the Z97 mobo either any i3 or Pentium on Haswell.

[freakyfreak7]

Permalink please. Also if you can return the MSI Z97 mobo because an A8 is a better bang for the buck but if you can't return the Z97 mobo either any i3 or Pentium on Haswell.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/qd7hZL

I don't want to go through to process of returning the mobo and my aunt wants the computer asap.

[Fgtfv567]

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/That is the build that I have figured out so far.

WHAT IN THE LIVING FUCK?! THAT IS MY BUDGET GAMING PC/ BUDGET STEAM BOX. HOW DID YOU READ MY MIND?!

Edit: part list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($68.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($66.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($137.27 @ TigerDirect) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.75 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $520.84

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-03 21:02 EST-0500

[pinksnowmanshandle]

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/qd7hZL

I don't want to go through to process of returning the mobo and my aunt wants the computer asap.

Okay, well swap the HDD for an SSD (120GB to 512GB) also 8GB will allow for more tabs (8GB is close to becoming the standard) Windows isn't exactly ideal for a pure internet browsing, but if you already have it I guess use it, if in your budget a Haswell i3 will be a better price/performance which allows the computer to basically be fairly speedy for a longer period of time.

Another option (again involving the return of the mobo) an Intel NUC or a ChromeBox from either Asus, HP or a Chromebase from LG.