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z123killer
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I want an everyday pc juts in case my old laptop kicks the bucket. I don't need a lot of power, the pc is going to be used for browsing the web, checking email, watching YouTube, etc. And as for the budget I want the cheapest pc possible that is going to run properly for the longest time possible.

 

 

Thank for any suggestions.

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I want an everyday pc juts in case my old laptop kicks the bucket. I don't need a lot of power, the pc is going to be used for browsing the web, checking email, watching YouTube, etc. And as for the budget I want the cheapest pc possible that is going to run properly for the longest time possible.

 

 

Thank for any suggestions.

cheap ass apu with a random case and psu

basically, whatever the hell you can find

a 150 dollar netbook would probably work fine

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Motherboard: ASRock B150M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($69.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.88 @ OutletPC) 

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($40.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $399.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-07 22:31 EST-0500

 

long lasting ^

 



 

CPU: AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-ITX Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.78 @ OutletPC) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $252.73

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-07 22:32 EST-0500

 

cost effective ^

Rigs I've Built

The Striker i5 4590 @ 3.7 ||  MSI GTX 980 Armor X2 || Corsair RMX 750 || Team Elite Plus 8 GB || Define S || MSI Z97S SLI Krait

The Office PC i3 4160 @ 3.6 || Intel 4600 || EVGA 500B || G.Skill 8 GB || Cooler Master N200 || ASRock H97M Pro4

The Friend PC G3258 @ 4.3 || Sapphire R9 280X Tri-X || EVGA 600B || 8 GB Dell Ram || Cooler Master N200 || ASRock H97M- iTX/ac

The Mom Gaming PC A10-7890K @ 4.4 || iGPU + ASUS R7 250 ||  8 GB Klevv DDR3-2800 Mhz

 

 

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Do a bit of gaming on it too:

 

 
CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $411.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Regardless of what build you get, going the micro ATX route and getting a Silverstone SG13B is something to consider. I have one on my desk right next to me as I type this and it's a really nice addition to my room. Small enough to fit comfortably but still shows everything off.

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Get a Intel Q6600, Cooler Master T2, Intel DG41RQ, 8GB's of DDR2, A GT 640, 1TB HDD, Xion Performance Case, EVGA 430W PSU and you'll have my Little Ass Kicker build which kicks ass and cost $150.

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From a G3258 to dual Xeon E5-2670's

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Regardless of what build you get, going the micro ATX route and getting a Silverstone SG13B is something to consider. I have one on my desk right next to me as I type this and it's a really nice addition to my room. Small enough to fit comfortably but still shows everything off.

I don't really care about space but it is something to consider, Just to let you know I've never built a pc before do you think it will be simple going with a smaller case?

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Motherboard: ASRock B150M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($69.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: PNY Anarchy 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($40.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $399.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-07 22:31 EST-0500
 
long lasting ^
 

 
CPU: AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock AM1B-ITX Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.78 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $252.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-07 22:32 EST-0500
 
cost effective ^

 

why not a g3258?

 

 

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I don't really care about space but it is something to consider, Just to let you know I've never built a pc before do you think it will be simple going with a smaller case?

no, it is more manageable in the long term with a smaller case for storage reasons, but it is harder to build in a small case, especially for a first time builder.

 

 

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why not a g3258?

because it wont last too long as a haswell cpu

skylake at least allows the user to upgrade to an i3 or i5 from kaby lake when released, and not have to source used parts.

this is for the long term, so an i3 6100 will be better

or a 5350 which is like q6660 performance at low wattage with better integrated graphics

Rigs I've Built

The Striker i5 4590 @ 3.7 ||  MSI GTX 980 Armor X2 || Corsair RMX 750 || Team Elite Plus 8 GB || Define S || MSI Z97S SLI Krait

The Office PC i3 4160 @ 3.6 || Intel 4600 || EVGA 500B || G.Skill 8 GB || Cooler Master N200 || ASRock H97M Pro4

The Friend PC G3258 @ 4.3 || Sapphire R9 280X Tri-X || EVGA 600B || 8 GB Dell Ram || Cooler Master N200 || ASRock H97M- iTX/ac

The Mom Gaming PC A10-7890K @ 4.4 || iGPU + ASUS R7 250 ||  8 GB Klevv DDR3-2800 Mhz

 

 

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I don't really care about space but it is something to consider, Just to let you know I've never built a pc before do you think it will be simple going with a smaller case?

It'll be a bit harder, but if you don't have a GPU in there that leaves a lot of room for cables. It shouldn't be terrible.

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