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I am building a computer for my grandmother and the parts are the ones the she needs for specific reasons (even if they are a bit over kill for a typical grandma) and I am looking for a power supply. I just can't seem to strike the right balance quality and price, so if you can help me find one thank you for the help advance.  :)

 

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I am building a computer for my grandmother and the parts are the ones the she needs for specific reasons (even if they are a bit over kill for a typical grandma) and I am looking for a power supply. I just can't seem to strike the right balance quality and price, so if you can help me find one thank you for the help advance.  :)

 

Here is the PCPArtPicker List: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GJ4Zbv

this will be perfect http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-ea380dgreen

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What are her reasons? Please inform me of what a grandmother does with a PC, lol.

why does it matter as long as she gets a quality psu

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I am building a computer for my grandmother and the parts are the ones the she needs for specific reasons (even if they are a bit over kill for a typical grandma) and I am looking for a power supply. I just can't seem to strike the right balance quality and price, so if you can help me find one thank you for the help advance.  :)

 

Here is the PCPArtPicker List: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GJ4Zbv

Umm a Pentium will likely be enough for your grandmother.... Also grandparents and dual drives don't go together well. Been there done that.

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why does it matter as long as she gets a quality psu

I mean, I thrive off dual 1080p monitors with an i3 and play GTA on it no problem. Not sure why she would ever need an i5...

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Well she mostly does a lot of work and needs a pretty nice and reliable computer as she is runing a fairly large local business.

Is there a specific software that she uses that needs lots of threads? I can promise without hesitation that an i3 will be enough. Also the Antec Earthwatts that @themaniac mentioned will work great

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I mean, I thrive off dual 1080p monitors with an i3 and play GTA on it no problem. Not sure why she would ever need an i5...

well i was asking him why does it matter what its used for as long as she gets a quality psu, but yeah the build can be changed a bit

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                         The Austrailian king of LTT said that I'm awesome and a funny guy. the greatest psu list known to man DDR3 ram guide

                                                                                                               i got 477 posts in my first 30 days on LinusTechTips.com

 

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I mean, I thrive off dual 1080p monitors with an i3 and play GTA on it no problem. Not sure why she would ever need an i5...

How do you play with an i3? My i7 hits almost 39% load when playing GTA.

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well i was asking him why does it matter what its used for as long as she gets a quality psu, but yeah the build can be changed a bit

I have been told that already and we are mostly just trying to makre sure that computer stays together and intact and working for as long as possible (not by any means "Futureproof") and she requested the dual drives, like I said she is pretty tech savy. I really do appreciate the help though.  :D

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I have been told that already and we are mostly just trying to makre sure that computer stays together and intact and working for as long as possible (not by any means "Futureproof") and she requested the dual drives, like I said she is pretty tech savy. I really do appreciate the help though.  :D

ok and i really do recommend the antec earthwatts green that i linked

 

How do you play with an i3? My i7 hits almost 39% load when playing GTA.

it has 4 threads so its fine for any game

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                         The Austrailian king of LTT said that I'm awesome and a funny guy. the greatest psu list known to man DDR3 ram guide

                                                                                                               i got 477 posts in my first 30 days on LinusTechTips.com

 

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Like I said thank you and i really do appreciate the help! Thank you  :)

no problem :)

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                                                                                                               i got 477 posts in my first 30 days on LinusTechTips.com

 

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