Building a internet PC for a older person

[Spookies_]

Part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Spookies_/saved/#view=b4PWGX

 

The build is for a older person to browse the internet, stream netflix, use skype and stuff. The goal is to build a PC that will last for a very long time (6-8+ years). Here's my questions:

 

• Are there any compatibility issues?
• How is the CPU? I'm planing on wiring it with eitherenet when its in the TV, but the Wifi is on the motherboard so she can move it around. If the motherboard changes, then I'll put a Wifi card on there (no graphics card).

Thanks. We'll be using Windows 7 for the build.

 

Edit: I'd like the build to be under $375

[Bim Job]

The Athlon doesn't have integrated graphics.

[Spookies_]

The Athlon doesn't have integrated graphics.

I accidentally hit solved on your post, sorry. Any recommendation for a different CPU?

[cortexcortex]

AMD A4-6300 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  -  http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad6300okhlbox

[Spookies_]

AMD A4-6300 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  -  http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad6300okhlbox

 

How will the performance differ?

[cortexcortex]

How will the performance differ?

You probably won't notice much of a difference if it's just used for these simple stuff; it also has integrated graphics

[Spookies_]

You probably won't notice much of a difference if it's just used for these simple stuff; it also has integrated graphics

Anything a little better?

[cortexcortex]

Anything a little better?

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad5350jahmbox

[Bim Job]

Anything a little better?

A10-7850K

[Spookies_]

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad5350jahmbox

Thanks. I was considering putting that on.

[cortexcortex]

Thanks. I was considering putting that on.

No problemo

[Bim Job]

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Just get this, it'll be quite a bit better:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $338.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-30 19:01 EDT-0400

[Spookies_]

 

Just get this, it'll be quite a bit better:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $338.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-30 19:01 EDT-0400

 

Are you sure that the motherboard will work with the CPU?

[Spookies_]

FM2+ should work with the 7850k

Thats odd. Its no showing up on PC Part Picker as if it does.

[Rolling Potatoe]

Are you sure you wanna go with win 7?

The extended support ends in 4 years and you want to run the system for 8.

Also consider a larger 256gb mx100 for 90$ or so since crap accumulates over the years

and probably nobody will check if c gets too full.

[Bim Job]

Are you sure that the motherboard will work with the CPU?

Yes.

[Spookies_]

Are you sure you wanna go with win 7?

The extended support ends in 4 years and you want to run the system for 8.

Also consider a larger 256gb mx100 for 90$ or so since crap accumulates over the years

and probably nobody will check if c gets too full.

Win 7 because I have it for free, and it can be upgraded by that time.

 

She has a 140gb HD on her PC, only used up 100gb and thats with some older games of mine.

[Thunder Down Under]

I changed the PSU because it's for small cases and will make this a lot easier to build. I changed the ram to dual channel because it will give better performance even in day to day tasks and the chances of her needing more are very slim. Lastly I put in a GPU that will be more than enough for her as well as got rid of one fan because you really don't even need a exhaust fan due to that 120mm fan that will force the hot air out but I kept one 80mm anyways.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dBhvyc

 

 

Oh wait you can take that GPU out the on-board graphics should be fine