budget build

[hammerslap1]

sister wants a computer built that will work for browsing/ movies and what not at 1080p. she isnt a gamer so i went the apu route... what do you guys think of this build here?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS2X CPU Cooler  ($20.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Savage 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Savage 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($86.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($11.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre LED 47.7 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($11.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $493.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-06 21:58 EDT-0400

[TR0J4N]

Does she game at all? Because if not the a-10 is probably a bit overkill you could go for a cheaper a8 or a6

[dizmo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($35.48 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($86.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $365.75

 

This is more than sufficient.

Hell, I'd almost drop down to an A6 and pop a small SSD in there for speed.

[BurgerBum]

for people who dont game or do profesional work on thier computers this is about as good as i can make it.

ofcourse if you dont want to try linux add an OS and maybe a second monitor so they can be more productive, definately upgrade the SSD to a 120+ gig one if you have the money.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bWk6dC

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bWk6dC

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bWk6dC

[hammerslap1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($87.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($35.48 @ Newegg)

Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($47.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.45 @ OutletPC)

Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg)

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

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.98 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($86.88 @ OutletPC)

Total: $365.75

 

This is more than sufficient.

Hell, I'd almost drop down to an A6 and pop a small SSD in there for speed.

I think that sounds fantastic about the ssd addition.... you think the stock cooler will be a bit loud?

[dizmo]

I think that sounds fantastic about the ssd addition.... you think the stock cooler will be a bit loud?

I have no idea to be honest. I've never considered an AMD CPU, so I have no idea what their stock coolers are like.

Even so, there are dirt cheap coolers like the Zalman CPS that would work too. They go as low as $10.

 

I think the SSD will add more of a speedy feeling than the higher SKU processor.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A6-6400K 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($47.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACALP64-GT 25.6 CFM CPU Cooler  ($8.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($35.48 @ Newegg)

Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($47.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($51.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.45 @ OutletPC)

Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg)

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

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.98 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($86.88 @ OutletPC)

Total: $386.72

 

Adds a bit to the cost but now you have a better cooler and SSD.

To be honest, if you don't think she's going to be stressing the CPU and the fan won't be spinning up, the stock cooler won't be that loud.

Largely depends on the case as well. Not just the cooler.

[hammerslap1]

here is the revision I think i will be going with... she can decide on upgrades when she gets the dough for it... or maybe a good Bday gift idea.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A6-6400K 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($47.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Savage 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.45 @ OutletPC)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($86.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $428.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-06 22:48 EDT-0400

[hammerslap1]

I have no idea to be honest. I've never considered an AMD CPU, so I have no idea what their stock coolers are like.

Even so, there are dirt cheap coolers like the Zalman CPS that would work too. They go as low as $10.

 

I think the SSD will add more of a speedy feeling than the higher SKU processor.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A6-6400K 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($47.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACALP64-GT 25.6 CFM CPU Cooler  ($8.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($35.48 @ Newegg)

Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($47.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($51.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.45 @ OutletPC)

Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ Newegg)

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

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.98 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($86.88 @ OutletPC)

Total: $386.72

 

Adds a bit to the cost but now you have a better cooler and SSD.

To be honest, if you don't think she's going to be stressing the CPU and the fan won't be spinning up, the stock cooler won't be that loud.

Largely depends on the case as well. Not just the cooler.

my only problem with yours is the lack of usb3 header on mobo. she has a pile of usb3 externals with movies on them that she takes with her when she goes on deployment so usb3 will help a lot when she is trading stuff to and from those externals

[dizmo]

my only problem with yours is the lack of usb3 header on mobo. she has a pile of usb3 externals with movies on them that she takes with her when she goes on deployment so usb3 will help a lot when she is trading stuff to and from those externals

Ugh this is why I hate AMD boards. Their feature sets are absolute garbage at the lower tiers and there's no reason for it.

The cheapest board with them is about $60. I'd just spend the $12 or so on an internal USB 3.0 card.

[hammerslap1]

naw... board is too small to want to occupy a slot with a card just for usb3.plus id hate to have to run the cable all the way across the mobo to plug it in