PC for my dad

[ImFromSweden1]

Hi.

My dad is looking for a new computer because his old one (a pre-built HP computer) is getting a bit slow (taking between 3 and 4 minutes to boot up and load all desktop icons).

My dad doesn't play games, he only uses it for bookkeeping and browsing the web.

Does this build look good for doing those things?

[Samsterstorm]

Looks ok! If a little overkill, give it a min and someone will post one with a much better option! 

[Inception9269]

Hi.

My dad is looking for a new computer because his old one (a pre-built HP computer) is getting a bit slow (taking between 3 and 4 minutes to boot up and load all desktop icons).

My dad doesn't play games, he only uses it for bookkeeping and browsing the web.

Does this build look good for doing those things?

 

What I would have suggested is getting an AMD Apu such as the A10-7850k, and not including a graphics card since it wouldn't even be used really. Also you could drop the hdd and just get a larger ssd such as http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e250bam

[Inception9269]

Hi.

My dad is looking for a new computer because his old one (a pre-built HP computer) is getting a bit slow (taking between 3 and 4 minutes to boot up and load all desktop icons).

My dad doesn't play games, he only uses it for bookkeeping and browsing the web.

Does this build look good for doing those things?

 

Something i put together that i think would work better,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.00 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $434.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 03:58 EDT-0400

[Lethal Seraph]

Since he's not using it for gaming you can go probably lower the costs if you go for cheap case fans as Noctua's can be pricey.

[ImFromSweden1]

Something i put together that i think would work better,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.00 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $434.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 03:58 EDT-0400

I'm not that big of an AMD fan. I prefer Intel. But thanks for trying to help me. 

[ImFromSweden1]

Since he's not using it for gaming you can go probably lower the costs if you go for cheap case fans as Noctua's can be pricey.

My dad prefers it to be quiet. But, I'll ask him if he is willing to have louder fans for a better price.

[SubZero Cooling]

Something i put together that i think would work better,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.00 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-D3H ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $434.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 03:58 EDT-0400

I'd have to agree with this build, an APU would be a better option. I understand that the GPU is already purchased however if its possible to return it or get it sold and switch to an AMD build like this would cut your price in half and perform just as well. And APU's are known to hold there own in titles that aren't demanding even though the system wont be used for gaming.  

[ImFromSweden1]

I'd have to agree with this build, an APU would be a better option. I understand that the GPU is already purchased however if its possible to return it or get it sold and switch to an AMD build like this would cut your price in half and perform just as well. And APU's are known to hold there own in titles that aren't demanding even though the system wont be used for gaming.  

It's not possible to return the GPU, because it came with my dad's HP PC.

[Lethal Seraph]

Well Noctua is good for performance and decent decibel-level operations but I'm sure since again not into gaming, the system won't be needing to crank much air anyway. Have you check Corsair AF/SP fans that are quiet edition?

[alexhelvetica]

I'm not that big of an AMD fan. I prefer Intel. But thanks for trying to help me. 

Gaming: Don't get AMD (Or possibly that will change with Zen)

Just plain usage: AMD for the Win

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($102.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 

Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $495.51

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 04:43 EDT-0400

 

You can always use the Intel stock cooler if this is too pricy.

 

If you have more money you can invest in stuff like a more silent case, may i recommend Fractal Design?

[NumLock21]

Get antec tricool fans, cheap and has a built in speed switch. Set to low and that thing is silent.

[jimakos234]

I tried my best not to overdo it, and i tried to make it silent

Here you go

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($102.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($72.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($71.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 640 2GB Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($25.90 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: be quiet! SilentWings 2 50.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($25.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $658.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-02 09:59 EDT-0400

[Starelementpoke]

Hi.

My dad is looking for a new computer because his old one (a pre-built HP computer) is getting a bit slow (taking between 3 and 4 minutes to boot up and load all desktop icons).

My dad doesn't play games, he only uses it for bookkeeping and browsing the web.

Does this build look good for doing those things?

 

 

Edit: I will not be using an AMD CPU or APU.

I'd suggest the BX100. It's a little cheaper, and still a very good ssd.

[ImFromSweden1]

I'd suggest the BX100. It's a little cheaper, and still a very good ssd.

The BX100 is more expensive than the Samsung EVO 850-Series here.

[ImFromSweden1]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($102.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 

Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $495.51

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 04:43 EDT-0400

 

You can always use the Intel stock cooler if this is too pricy.

 

If you have more money you can invest in stuff like a more silent case, may i recommend Fractal Design?

 

That system is almost as expensive as my planned system. That's nearly $800 with the prices here in Sweden.

[ImFromSweden1]

Get antec tricool fans, cheap and has a built in speed switch. Set to low and that thing is silent.

Antec TriCool fans aren't available at my retailer.

[Guest]

Antec TriCool fans aren't available at my local retailer.

What is your local retailer/which stores are available for you?

[ImFromSweden1]

What is your local retailer/which stores are available for you?

I'm planning on buying from Inet.

[BigDay]

this is all you need:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H97M-E35 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($41.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.17 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($91.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $653.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-02 09:43 EDT-0400

[Guest]

I'm planning on buying from Inet.

Would ~6000kr be the price range you are looking at?

Cause i got a build which is really silent and all parts are available on Inet.

[Prysin]

Get an i3 if you aint going down the APU route. It is simply MUCH better then the G3258

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($122.59 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.90 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus H97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.00 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Best Buy) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra M 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($70.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $639.23

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-02 12:39 EDT-0400

 

All parts are available on Inet

[ImFromSweden1]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($122.59 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.90 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus H97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.00 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($50.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Best Buy) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra M 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($70.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $639.23

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-02 12:39 EDT-0400

 

All parts are available on Inet

 

With Windows the total price is ~7000 SEK. I think I'm gonna go with this build.