Everyday Budget Build

[z123killer]

I want to build a budget build that is used for everyday use (Browsing, Emails, YouTube) and I want the build to last for a long time. Should I build the system below or just go with a lower end laptop?

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tszzt6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tszzt6/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor  ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI AM1I Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard  ($33.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($27.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $237.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 23:26 EST-0500

[Bit8xPr0]

I 

Needs a GTX 980 TI

[Philcat101]

Needs a GTX 980 TI

... I am so tired right now.

This is a joke, right?

[z123killer]

Needs a GTX 980 TI

umm did you read the part where it said "everyday" and "budget build" ??

[The_Stig]

I want to build a budget build that is used for everyday use (Browsing, Emails, YouTube) and I want the build to last for a long time. Should I build the system below or just go with a lower end laptop?

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tszzt6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tszzt6/by_merchant/

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

Motherboard: MSI AM1I Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard  ($33.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($23.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($27.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.00 @ Newegg)

Total: $237.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 23:26 EST-0500

At that point, I would almost go for a low-end laptop.

[Mcmole]

Get this instead, only 15$ more, but a much more solid build. It could even do casual gaming no problem.

Later on down the track you could also add a second stick of Ram for 8 gig total. And even a video card to turn this into a really decent gaming PC for the price.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($19.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $254.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 23:51 EST-0500

 

I went with the Kingston ram because, you will be using Integrated CPU graphics, And faster ram will allow for better operation.

[Mrtrickzter]

I want to build a budget build that is used for everyday use (Browsing, Emails, YouTube) and I want the build to last for a long time. Should I build the system below or just go with a lower end laptop?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tszzt6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tszzt6/by_merchant/

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

Motherboard: MSI AM1I Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard ($33.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($23.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($27.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($42.00 @ Newegg)

Total: $237.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 23:26 EST-0500

if you just plan to use build low end pc, then I advise you to get Nuc or maybe low end laptop. If you have a plan to do something your current parts (maybe upgrade) then go ahead. I would use 4gb ram stick and leave other slot for future upgrade

[Mcmole]

At that point, I would almost go for a low-end laptop.

 

if you just plan to use build low end pc, then I advise you to get Nuc or maybe low end laptop. If you have a plan to do something your current parts (maybe upgrade) then go ahead. I would use 4gb ram stick and leave other slot for future upgrade

 

 

 

I disagree, You will be instantly limited by the lack of upgrade ability and terrible performance with a laptop at that price point, its nearly ALWAYS better to do a PC build over a laptop at any price point and you will still come out on top.

[Bit8xPr0]

... I am so tired right now.

This is a joke, right?

 

umm did you read the part where it said "everyday" and "budget build" ??

It is a joke.

[z123killer]

Get this instead, only 15$ more, but a much more solid build. It could even do casual gaming no problem.

Latter on down the track you could also add a second stick of Ram for 8 gig total. And even a video card to turn this into a really decent gaming PC for the price.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($19.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Micro Center)

Total: $254.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 23:51 EST-0500

 

I went with the Kingston ram because, you will be using Integrated CPU graphics, And faster ram will allow for better operation.

Thanks for the build but the 860k does not have integrated graphics and there is no video card so how would I be able to get graphics?

[z123killer]

At that point, I would almost go for a low-end laptop.

 

if you just plan to use build low end pc, then I advise you to get Nuc or maybe low end laptop. If you have a plan to do something your current parts (maybe upgrade) then go ahead. I would use 4gb ram stick and leave other slot for future upgrade

Any Ideas on a decent laptop around $200-300?

[Mrtrickzter]

Any Ideas on a decent laptop around $200-300?

something like HP stream 11 or 13. Asus X551MA. Chromebook is also an option.

[Mcmole]

Thanks for the build but the 860k does not have integrated graphics and there is no video card so how would I be able to get graphics?

 

 

Holy crap, wrong processeor model, sorry about that lol

 

Here you go. This should get the job done.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($80.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($19.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Micro Center)

Total: $259.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-09 00:13 EST-0500

[z123killer]

Holy crap, wrong processeor model, sorry about that lol

 

Here you go. This should get the job done.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($80.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($19.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Micro Center)

Total: $259.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-09 00:13 EST-0500

ok, do you have any idea of how long this system would run before starting to crap out?

[Mcmole]

ok, do you have any idea of how long this system would run before starting to crap out?

All the components above are made from reliable brands and will come with warranty. I wouldn't expect anything to crap out for quite awhile.

It will basically come down to when you fell that that speed is not good enough... With it being a SSD based OS and a Quad core this thing will be pretty fast indeed.

 

It should never "crap out". If you wanted to keep it up to date as long as possible, adding another 4 gig of ram, and a GPU is the best thing you can do. It will last for years...

 

This system above though will cream any notebook/chrome book at anything from the 300-600$ range. adding a 100$ second hand GPU and 20$ stick of ram will turn it into a really nice system.

[z123killer]

All the components above are made from reliable brands and will come with warranty. I wouldn't expect anything to crap out for quite awhile.

It will basically come down to when you fell that that speed is not good enough... With it being a SSD based OS and a Quad core this thing will be pretty fast indeed.

 

It should never "crap out". If you wanted to keep it up to date as long as possible, adding another 4 gig of ram, and a GPU is the best thing you can do. It will last for years...

 

This system above though will cream any notebook/chrome book at anything from the 300-600$ range. adding a 100$ second hand GPU and 20$ stick of ram will turn it into a really nice system.

ok, thanks for the info and the build, you definitely crushed the build I made. Thanks

[Djole123]

I would get something like Intel:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Integrated with Motherboard

Motherboard: ASRock Q1900M Micro ATX Celeron J1900 Motherboard ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)

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

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.95 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Diamond Radeon R5 230 1GB Video Card ($34.99 @ Micro Center)

Case: Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 430W ATX Power Supply ($27.99 @ Micro Center)

Total: $229.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-09 05:18 EST-0500

Yes I know it has a dGPU