Budget $400 Work Build?

[AlanAlan]

I am looking to build a new work rig. I will be working on a lot of Microsoft office documents, browsing the web. I don't need any peripherals. I hoping for this work rig will last me 4 or more years.

[ShadowCaptain]

6 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

I am looking to build a new work rig. I will be working on a lot of Microsoft office documents, browsing the web. I don't need any peripherals. I hoping for this work rig will last me 4 or more years.

 

pretty much anything will do that, i3/i5, 8gb ram, SSD/HDD and you are done

[Coaxialgamer]

7 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

I am looking to build a new work rig. I will be working on a lot of Microsoft office documents, browsing the web. I don't need any peripherals. I hoping for this work rig will last me 4 or more years.

this should serve you well for office work:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J7HQTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J7HQTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $397.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 10:07 EST-0500

[TheRandomness]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Avexir Budget Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $273.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 10:08 EST-0500

 

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[GrobfootGaming]

1 minute ago, Coaxialgamer said:

this should serve you well for office work:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J7HQTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J7HQTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $397.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 10:07 EST-0500

 

This is a good build but you could save money on the Power Supply and Case.  a 500W PSU is overkill for a build like this, especially because it doesn't have a video card.  Get something like a 430W or even like a 300W (from a respectable brand) might be ok.  Also I'm assuming you don't need a fancy case so just get a Fractal Design Core 1000 or similar case. 

 

The above recommendations could save you up to 35-40 bucks.

[DaltonM]

I suggest getting a pre built. Like one of those little tiny work station boxes. You can easily get one for that budget. 

[AlanAlan]

37 minutes ago, ShadowCaptain said:

 

pretty much anything will do that, i3/i5, 8gb ram, SSD/HDD and you are done

 

37 minutes ago, ShadowCaptain said:

 

pretty much anything will do that, i3/i5, 8gb ram, SSD/HDD and you are done

So buying a pre built pc is better? Wouldn't building a pc be a bit cheaper. I want to save some money.

[AlanAlan]

38 minutes ago, Coaxialgamer said:

this should serve you well for office work:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J7HQTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J7HQTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $397.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 10:07 EST-0500

So booting off the ssd and the hard drive for storage?

[AlanAlan]

35 minutes ago, DaltonM said:

I suggest getting a pre built. Like one of those little tiny work station boxes. You can easily get one for that budget. 

Can I get a link?

[DaltonM]

Just now, AlanAlan said:

Can I get a link?

Here's something like what I am talking about:

http://www.amazon.com/Eggsnow-Fanless-Haswell-Computer-Workstation/dp/B00YEGGQ6S

This one is pricey but I'm sure you can find one that meets your price/performance. 

[AlanAlan]

39 minutes ago, GrobfootGaming said:

 

This is a good build but you could save money on the Power Supply and Case.  a 500W PSU is overkill for a build like this, especially because it doesn't have a video card.  Get something like a 430W or even like a 300W (from a respectable brand) might be ok.  Also I'm assuming you don't need a fancy case so just get a Fractal Design Core 1000 or similar case. 

 

The above recommendations could save you up to 35-40 bucks.

Can you help me change the recommendations because I not really sure of the brand reilablity

[ShadowCaptain]

12 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

 

So buying a pre built pc is better? Wouldn't building a pc be a bit cheaper. I want to save some money.

 

When did I say that? I never said buy a prebuilt haha I just meant anything with that rough spec would be ok

[AlanAlan]

5 minutes ago, ShadowCaptain said:

 

When did I say that? I never said buy a prebuilt haha I just meant anything with that rough spec would be ok

It seemed like you were saying something towards that. Thanks for the info

[AlanAlan]

55 minutes ago, GrobfootGaming said:

 

This is a good build but you could save money on the Power Supply and Case.  a 500W PSU is overkill for a build like this, especially because it doesn't have a video card.  Get something like a 430W or even like a 300W (from a respectable brand) might be ok.  Also I'm assuming you don't need a fancy case so just get a Fractal Design Core 1000 or similar case. 

 

The above recommendations could save you up to 35-40 bucks.

 

1 hour ago, Coaxialgamer said:

this should serve you well for office work:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J7HQTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/J7HQTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $397.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-16 10:07 EST-0500

Wouldn't the G3258 provide roughly around the same performance? Since it is both a dual core and the G3258 can be overclocked? Will the performance on that be better?

[Coaxialgamer]

1 hour ago, AlanAlan said:

So booting off the ssd and the hard drive for storage?

yes

[Coaxialgamer]

1 hour ago, AlanAlan said:

 

Wouldn't the G3258 provide roughly around the same performance? Since it is both a dual core and the G3258 can be overclocked? Will the performance on that be better?

well , the g3258 isn't a great choice for office work , since it can"t multitask much

 

Edit: it can't handle 4 threads , so you'll be very limited, and normal use won't feel great.

[Coaxialgamer]

2 hours ago, GrobfootGaming said:

 

This is a good build but you could save money on the Power Supply and Case.  a 500W PSU is overkill for a build like this, especially because it doesn't have a video card.  Get something like a 430W or even like a 300W (from a respectable brand) might be ok.  Also I'm assuming you don't need a fancy case so just get a Fractal Design Core 1000 or similar case. 

 

The above recommendations could save you up to 35-40 bucks.

the thing is , there isn't really any other good quality psu under 500w. Sure , there is the cx430, but that's pretty much it. And i think since it is an office machine , it should look decent.