PC with embeded cpu (specific upgrade scenario)

[Riddler356]

I was curious as to if a pc built using an embeded cpu be worth using when building for a friend/family member when the sole purpose is for browsing and document work.

Keep in mind that it is not going to be a gaming pc, but an upgrade for a prebuilt from ~6 years ago to allow better browsing, and when they do upgrades they normally just outright buy a new prebuilt (they aren't planning to upgrade for another 3-4 years). any and all gaming that will be done on it is not serious, just whatever the 750ti they already have can handle.

 

p.s. they already have most things that can be scrapped (plus a decent thermaltake 500w psu), all i will be getting is the mobo, ram, and OS as a present for their family.

 

ex. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138416

 

Edit: Ram i already have on the way http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231645

        Already have a key of windows 8.1 as well.

[Bazilias]

No, buy an Intel Core i3 4130 with a MSI B85-G43 Gaming motherboard. It's around $170 in total.

[Riddler356]

No, buy an Intel Core i3 4130 with a MSI B85-G43 Gaming motherboard. It's around $170 in total.

after ram and os, i only have $100 to spend so thats why i ask, also why is it not useable the more specific answer the better.

[Bazilias]

Because the i3 has a much better single-core performance, less power consumption, higher clock speed and has much better performance per dollar. The only good thing about the Celeron is that it has 4-cores and a higher GPU clock speed

[Riddler356]

Because the i3 has a much better single-core performance, less power consumption, higher clock speed and has much better performance per dollar. The only good thing about the Celeron is that it has 4-cores and a higher GPU clock speed

i'll take that into account, but like i said, browsing and documenting like word and excel are the main purpose so unless there is a large noticible increase in performance for those the performance per dollar might not be worth it, since it is a specific use case.

[FruitBasketSilex]

i'll take that into account, but like i said, browsing and documenting like word and excel are the main purpose so unless there is a large noticible increase in performance for those the performance per dollar might not be worth it, since it is a specific use case.

It should be fine for someone just looking to surf the web and run some basic excel/office stuff.

Don't know why the hell the other guy reccomended an i3.

Maybe use the extra 40$ to buy a cheap SSD.

[iHardware Shelden]

You have a microcenter near you?

[iHardware Shelden]

If you have a microcenter near you I would recommend an FX 6300 + mobo combo that comes out to just over $100 after tax. Another option would be an FM2+ build. Last you can pick up a Core 2 Quad and basic 775 motherboard that supports it (& DDR3)

Also, what are the specs of the prebuilt?

[Riddler356]

You have a microcenter near you?

to my knowledge the closest microcenter near idaho is over 200mi away.

[Riddler356]

Also, what are the specs of the prebuilt?

sempron 2200 D2 2.2ghz, and 4gb ddr2 800mhz.

[iHardware Shelden]

sempron 2200 D2 2.2ghz, and 4gb ddr2 800mhz.

Hmm ok, was hoping 775 or something. But ya that Celeron should be more than fine. Heck my parents are using a Pentium D system for the same uses and works more than fine. EBay/used parts will be a good option.

[Riddler356]

Hmm ok, was hoping 775 or something. But ya that Celeron should be more than fine. Heck my parents are using a Pentium D system for the same uses and works more than fine. EBay/used parts will be a good option.

since he is not that savy with replaccements, and he lives a good deal away if something goes wrong he is out of luck for about a week or so till i have a chance to help him so i prefer new, as for how well it runs, my rasberry pi 2 browses files, browses online, and plays online/offline videos faster and better than his pc. with noobs and other os's. btw it was a fres reinstall on his pc for a comparison.

[incarnate]

It'll be fine. Probably the cheapest option and it will work fine for the usage you stated

[Nena Trinity]

OH GOD NO! Do not get it for the love of cookie! Specially if you are going to use it for games!!!

[Riddler356]

OH GOD NO! Do not get it for the love of cookie! Specially if you are going to use it for games!!!

any constructive criticism for this when used for word,  excel, powerpoint, facebook, youtube, and games that can be fun on a raspberry pi 2?

[Nena Trinity]

any constructive criticism for this when used for word,  excel, powerpoint, facebook, youtube, and games that can be fun on a raspberry pi 2?

Well that CPU is made for office work and light web-browsing...

[Riddler356]

Well that CPU is made for office work and light web-browsing...

that is a better answer, thank you for the info (not trying to sound rude, its just hard to get inflection through text).

[Nena Trinity]

that is a better answer, thank you for the info (not trying to sound rude, its just hard to get inflection through text).

No problem!

[Coaxialgamer]

You could just get a chromebook for that use though...

[braneopbru]

Ok, so two things here. First is that yes, for browsing and documents it will work beautifully and it's a bargain at that price.

 

Second thing is not so good. If you look at the specs you'll see that the PCIe x16 is actually only a x1 slot electrically. I'm not too sure how well that would work with the 750ti, but I'm sure whatever the results are, they'll be less than spectacular.

[Riddler356]

You could just get a chromebook for that use though...

for their family it needs to be a desktop

 

 

Ok, so two things here. First is that yes, for browsing and documents it will work beautifully and it's a bargain at that price.

 

Second thing is not so good. If you look at the specs you'll see that the PCIe x16 is actually only a x1 slot electrically. I'm not too sure how well that would work with the 750ti, but I'm sure whatever the results are, they'll be less than spectacular.

I understand, but didn't notice the 1x part, thanks for the info, i might just wait a few more months to get them a different setup.