Basic computer

[Holmes2468]

I don't know how to word this but I'm just going to ask. 

 

My parents wants a new computer ad I volunteered to build them a new one instead of going out and buying a new HP for about $500 to $600. Their current HP has a AMD A6 (3-4 years old) installed and having performance issues. 

 

I was thinking of installing a Intel devils canyon i3 or i5 in their new computer, wipe and reuse their HDD from the HP and install a 64GB SSD. 

 

Or the other option would be to get a AMD FX and craigslist a used GPU and a Hybrid HDD. 

 

If you guys have a better idea, their budget is $500. I believe I can reuse the windows key, 430 watt PSU and disc drive from their computer. I have a old computer tower I was going to move all the components in that can fit up to an ATX board in it. 

[Amazingasian]

I don't know how to word this but I'm just going to ask. 

 

My parents wants a new computer ad I volunteered to build them a new one instead of going out and buying a new HP for about $500 to $600. Their current HP has a AMD A6 (3-4 years old) installed and having performance issues. 

 

I was thinking of installing a Intel devils canyon i3 or i5 in their new computer, wipe and reuse their HDD from the HP and install a 64GB SSD. 

 

Or the other option would be to get a AMD FX and craigslist a used GPU and a Hybrid HDD. 

 

If you guys have a better idea, their budget is $500 and I believe I can reuse the windows key from their computer.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($62.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($27.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.69 @ OutletPC) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($31.50 @ Newegg) 

Total: $354.14

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Be nice and get them a 120GB SSD.

[Holmes2468]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($62.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($27.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.69 @ OutletPC) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($31.50 @ Newegg) 

Total: $354.14

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 01:10 EST-0500

 

Be nice and get them a 120GB SSD.

 

 

Is ASROCk any good? All I hear is bad things about that brand.

[Benjals]

Is ASROCk any good? All I hear is bad things about that brand.

I haven't had a bad experience in the three years I have owned an asrock board, but there are definitely higher quality brands you could choose from.

[JebKerman]

Is ASROCk any good? All I hear is bad things about that brand.

ASrock is probably generally the worst of the big 4 (ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ASrock).

 

however, they aren't bad by any means.

[IanDrexP]

ASrock is probably generally the worst of the big 4 (ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ASrock).

 

however, they aren't bad by any means.

I just think they don't over market their motherboards like what ASUS and MSI does. Their dehumidifier feature though sounds really BS. HAHA  :lol: Any manufacturer of the 4 would be an EXCELLENT choice in my opinion.

[MoonlightSylv]

Is ASROCk any good? All I hear is bad things about that brand.

I have an ASRock board and I haven't had any problems.

[Amazingasian]

Is ASROCk any good? All I hear is bad things about that brand.

They're not the best but they're not nearly as bad as Biostar or ECS

[kameshss]

What's the specific PSU from the case?

 

If it's a good one, Get this build

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.69 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card  ($208.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $491.53

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 02:05 EST-0500

 

Or Get the same build with Seasonic PSU here

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($129.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.69 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB NITRO Dual-X OC Video Card  ($208.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $547.52

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 02:05 EST-0500

[Djole123]

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The GPU is an absolute overkill

For that use maybe an HD 5450, even PCIEx1

[kameshss]

The GPU is an absolute overkill

For that use maybe an HD 5450, even PCIEx1

Dedicated GPU is not even needed.

[Holmes2468]

I just wanted to let you guys know that I decided on getting a AMD A10 for them. I know its over kill in some areas but it should last longer (in theory) than 3 years like their old computer due to being greater than what they need.