Core i3 MicroATX Office Build

[TheMechEngineer]

The goal here is to make the fastest and most reliable computer possible (without overspending) for everyday use.

A graphics card isn't in the parts list because it's not a gaming machine, so I decided to go with onboard graphics.

All prices are in AUD.

 

CPU Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual Core ($174)

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Motherboard Gigabyte S1151 GA-B150M-D3H DDR4 MicroATX ($149)

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RAM 2 x 4GB Crucial 2133MHz DDR4 ($98)

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SSD Samsung 120GB 850 Evo ($99)

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DVD LG DVD Writer ($24)

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Case CoolerMaster RC-344 Elite MicroATX ($59)

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PSU Corsair 650W CS650M 80Plus Gold ($139)

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OS Windows 8.1 64-bit ($139)

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TOTAL COST = $881

 

I'm just wondering whether going to a kit of G.Skill Ripjaws V 2400MHz would be better in any way, and there are also H170 motherboards for a bit extra but I'm not sure if they offer any tangible benefits.

The PSU is overkill but I can't get hold of any PSUs with outputs of less than 500W...

[CJ Chua]

Where do you live? And what's your budget?

[alexhelvetica]

Get an EVGA SuperNova G2 instead!

[TheMechEngineer]

Where do you live? And what's your budget?

 

Australia, my aim is to keep the build under AU$1000.

[Fictionvl]

Get an EVGA SuperNova G2 instead!

Nah, the CS is perfect for his needs, but 650 is away overkill for his needs, I would say 350-450w is perfect

[TheMechEngineer]

Get an EVGA SuperNova G2 instead!

 

EVGA does seem good, for some reason they're thin on the ground around here. I haven't been in a computer store that has ever sold a single EVGA product, which is pretty weird considering they're so popular in the US.

[TheMechEngineer]

Nah, the CS is perfect for his needs, but 650 is away overkill for his needs, I would say 350-450w is perfect

 

There's a 420W generic PSU available from the store I'm going through, but it'd probably average out at 65% efficiency.

Otherwise I can't find a single PSU below 500W.

[alexhelvetica]

Australia, my aim is to keep the build under AU$1000.

 

EVGA does seem good, for some reason they're thin on the ground around here. I haven't been in a computer store that has ever sold a single EVGA product, which is pretty weird considering they're so popular in the US.

Actually a B2 would be a better idea, not as good as a G2 though but as cheaper and better than a CS

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=28100

[SPAS-ID]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sNkyMp, you can get a Decent GPU and a SSD

[Fictionvl]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sNkyMp, you can get a Decent GPU and a SSD

He won't be gaming, so a GPU is worthless here...

[SPAS-ID]

He won't be gaming, so a GPU is worthless here...

"you can get" iam not forcing him to get GPU

[Fictionvl]

"you can get" iam not forcing him to get GPU

I never said you forced him to get one, I'm just saying he won't be gaming so it's worthless..