Something that will last

[jchenabc]

Always love feedback from the community. ORDER PLACED ! THANKS GUYS !

 

1. Budget & Location

Including Mice/keyboard/speakers/monitor a total of $1100 +- 100 in US
2. Aim

I am building a computer for my little cousin that's going to college. Just want something that will last him 4 to five years. Pretty sure he doesn't game, but this might just introduce him to it. I let some room for upgrade in my list.

 

3. Monitors
One single 1080p. I picked the LG because NE is having a deal where they are bundling a 128GB Sandisk SSD for free. so why not ... Today is the last day.
 

Note: What u guys think about the N200 case ? Or should I go with Silvereston PS09B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163247&ignorebbr=1

The Gryphon has a deal on ... so why not ... 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hLkX7P

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hLkX7P/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($77.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($206.99 @ Amazon)  Asus Strix-R9380,  

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) Seasonic S12G-550 550W

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Micro Center) 

Monitor: LG 27MP33HQ 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 

Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers  ($24.99 @ Micro Center) 

Other: Logitech Wireless Combo Mk520 With Keyboard and Mouse ($35.00)

Total: $1017.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 15:18 EDT-0400

[DarkBlade2117]

Get a be Quiet! PureRock CPU cooler. It's quieter and has better temps.

Go for an r9 380 it's a way better GPU for around the same price.

For the PSU I don't reccodmend the CX series, get the EVGA GS or G2 series PSU.

[pokechat8978]

I'd switch out the 960 for something like a 280x, or a 380.

Switch the PSU for this.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ss600et

[R3DOPS]

Get an 120gb Samsung ssd and the keyboard and mice combo i would not get at all.  :unsure:

edit: also just get a i5 4690k instead 

[Starelementpoke]

 

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1. Budget & Location

Including Mice/keyboard/speakers/monitor a total of $1100 +- 100 in US

2. Aim

I am building a computer for my little cousin that's going to college. Just want something that will last him 4 to five years. Pretty sure he doesn't game, but this might just introduce him to it. I let some room for upgrade in my list.

 

3. Monitors

One single 1080p. I picked the LG because NE is having a deal where they are bundling a 128GB Sandisk SSD for free. so why not ... Today is the last day.

 

Note: What u guys think about the N200 case ? Or should I go with Silvereston PS09B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163247&ignorebbr=1

The Gryphon has a deal on ... so why not ... 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hLkX7P

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hLkX7P/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($188.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($77.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($206.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Micro Center) 

Monitor: LG 27MP33HQ 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 

Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers  ($24.99 @ Micro Center) 

Other: Logitech Wireless Combo Mk520 With Keyboard and Mouse ($35.00)

Total: $1017.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 15:18 EDT-0400

 

You can do much better than the 960. Try the 380, a much better card. From what I've heard, you might want to pick something else rather than the Corsair CX series. Try the xeon 1231v3 and a most likely cheaper B85 motherboard with 4 ram slots. The xeon is pretty much an I7, without an IGPU, so it should last a while.

[Shade x Legend]

i'd say 8GB of Ram unless he edits videos etc.

[jchenabc]

Oh man ... no one likes CX and 960.... Never had problem with CX. and I have always been a Nvidia guy. Own the 260 460 660Ti 

 

I switched out the 960 with a Asus Strix-R9380, CX with a Seasonic S12G-550 550W. 

Like I mentioned, there is a 128GB SSD from the monitor. So not really looking to buy a samsung.

Reason why I go with 16G is that 5 years is a might long time. The price different is not that great. and by the time he has to upgrade DDR3 might be expensive and hard to find.

[Starelementpoke]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H7TJdC
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H7TJdC/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.84 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC I2721VH 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($179.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers  ($17.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $994.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 15:43 EDT-0400

 

No aftermarket cooler since in either build can you overclock. Different monitor, same size and quicker response time. Better gpu. A cpu that's practically an I7. A pretty good keyboard and mouse combo. 2tb of storage since this is going to be used for 4-5 years.

[Starelementpoke]

Oh man ... no one likes CX and 960.... Never had problem with CX. and I have always been a Nvidia guy. Own the 260 460 660Ti 

 

I switched out the 960 with a Asus Strix-R9380, CX with a Seasonic S12G-550 550W. 

Like I mentioned, there is a 128GB SSD from the monitor. So not really looking to buy a samsung.

Reason why I go with 16G is that 5 years is a might long time. The price different is not that great. and by the time he has to upgrade DDR3 might be expensive and hard to find.

I don't see the SSD.

[pokechat8978]

I don't see the SSD.

It seems Newegg is bundling an SSD with the monitor.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824025041&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[Starelementpoke]

It seems Newegg is bundling an SSD with the monitor.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824025041&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Oh, didn't see that.

[jchenabc]

 

Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ NCIX US)

 

 Wow... That is a damn good looking case. 

[Starelementpoke]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27XbYJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27XbYJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.84 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($203.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 27MP33HQ 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers  ($17.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1004.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-20 15:54 EDT-0400

 

$4 dollars over budget. See if he can spend an extra 4 bucks. If not switch to a 1 tb hard drive and buy the biggest external storage device you can with left over money.

[Starelementpoke]

 Wow... That is a damn good looking case. 

Why thank you my good sir.

[jchenabc]

Why thank you my good sir.

 

Thanks for all the great feedbacks. I did switched to a Seasonic PSU, and the CM mouse/keyboard.

I would go for the Xeon if it was for myself, but knowing my cousin, it's better off just stay with the i5. If the GPU dies unexpectedly he can still run it off the CUP for a bit. It's not like he will benefit from the Xeon anyway. 

 

I went back to the 960. The heat output of AMD is annoying. Never a fan of AMD driver. Financially speaking. AMD is in some black hole. I fallow their stock pretty closely, honestly, I don't know how much longer they will last. Sold my shares not too long ago. A little sacrifice in performance is worth it. Plus .... I am not the one using it haha. 

 

This form really is amazing. I put this up for like 3 minutes, already got a ton of feedbacks. Once again, thanks ! I will post some pictures later this week when I am done building it.

[Starelementpoke]

Thanks for all the great feedbacks. I did switched to a Seasonic PSU, and the CM mouse/keyboard.

I would go for the Xeon if it was for myself, but knowing my cousin, it's better off just stay with the i5. If the GPU dies unexpectedly he can still run it off the CUP for a bit. It's not like he will benefit from the Xeon anyway. 

 

I went back to the 960. The heat output of AMD is annoying. Never a fan of AMD driver. Financially speaking. AMD is in some black hole. I fallow their stock pretty closely, honestly, I don't know how much longer they will last. Sold my shares not too long ago. A little sacrifice in performance is worth it. Plus .... I am not the one using it haha. 

 

This form really is amazing. I put this up for like 3 minutes, already got a ton of feedbacks. Once again, thanks ! I will post some pictures later this week when I am done building it.

It's not going to be a little sacrifice in performance. It's going to be a lot of sacrifice in performance.