Help - Cheap Dad Computer

[Dillbeet]

While there is a plethora of builds and guides on $500+ US gaming computers and workstations, there seems to be very little to no builds for basic browsing and whatever it is really old guys do on computers.

 

Pcpartpicker has a few decent cheap builds, but I'm not sure if I can trust them.

 

Long story short, I'm not knowledgeable enough to confidently build a computer under $400 US that will serve the sole purpose of being able to let my 66 year old dad watch movies, browse the internet, check his email, and pay bills.

Preferred:

• SSD for OS
• Support for 2 monitors (we have adaptors
• Desktop, no laptops or AIO
• Parts to be purchased online within the US
• Windows 10

Parts Not Needed:

• Peripherals 
• Monitors
• DVD/Blueray drive
• Turnip

 

All assistance and guidance is appreciated. I searched the forum before posting this so if I missed a thread that fulfills my request I apologize.

[Energycore]

11 minutes ago, Dillbeet said:

 

Here goes!

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($32.27 @ NCIX US)
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone Sugo SG13B-Q Mini ITX Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($60.94 @ Amazon)
Total: $374.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-09 22:43 EDT-0400

 

- Good 250GB SSD for fast boot

- Small form factor, no need to use a big tower for the system

- i3-6100 more than capable of driving your dad's needs

- Good reliable PSU with 5-year warranty

[pcshme33]

11 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Here goes!

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($32.27 @ NCIX US)
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Silverstone Sugo SG13B-Q Mini ITX Tower Case  ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($60.94 @ Amazon)
Total: $374.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-09 22:43 EDT-0400

 

- Good 250GB SSD for fast boot

- Small form factor, no need to use a big tower for the system

- i3-6100 more than capable of driving your dad's needs

- Good reliable PSU with 5-year warranty

never heard of that ssd brand before

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, EnemySp0tt3d said:

never heard of that ssd brand before

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sk-hynix-sl308-ssd-review,4583.html

 

I don't just throw in a random SSD for my recommendations

[GarnetDevil]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($15.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($53.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($32.27 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 
Other: Microsoft Windows 10 (Kinguin) ($28.00)
Total: $378.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-09 23:16 EDT-0400

 

How's this?

[Gokufighther]

13 minutes ago, GarnetDevil said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($15.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($53.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($32.27 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 
Other: Microsoft Windows 10 (Kinguin) ($28.00)
Total: $378.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-09 23:16 EDT-0400

 

How's this?

dont really need the t4... but okey...

 

another good cpu cooler option would be the cryorig m9i for $20

[GarnetDevil]

1 minute ago, Gokufighther said:

dont really need the t4... but okey...

 

another good cpu cooler option would be the cryorig m9i for $20

I mean just fit in the cheapest one available, from my experience they are more silent than the stock cooler

[GDRRiley]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/sYTJf8

[Dillbeet]

Thank you all for the build suggestions. I decided to go with EnergyCore's build because of lack of mail in rebates (less hassle) and the savings of not having an after market cpu cooler. I highly doubt the cpu will ever get hot enough to throttle and with how old my dad is I doubt his hearing is good enough to be bothered by the fan noise.