Parts List Advice

[Rienks]

Hi, I have build this parts list together to build a computer. Uses are: browsing the internet, checking emails and watching videos online. Anything I could improve? Anything I can change to make cheaper?. Budget is ~NZ$1000

 

Thanks

 

Also I don't mind it being ATX, in fact I would prefer it to be ATX but I just assumed ITX was cheaper

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($331.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Motherboard: Asus H110I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($154.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.50 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($208.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($75.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($112.59 @ Aquila Technology) 
Total: $948.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 00:54 NZDT+1300

[Freezanator]

@Rienks, are you going to play games?  

[Herman Mcpootis]

2 minutes ago, Rienks said:

Hi, I have build this parts list together to build a computer. Uses are: browsing the internet, checking emails and watching videos online. Anything I could improve? Anything I can change to make cheaper?. Budget is ~NZ$1000

 

Thanks

 

Also I don't mind it being ATX, in fact I would prefer it to be ATX but I just assumed ITX was cheaper

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($331.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Motherboard: Asus H110I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($154.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.50 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($208.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($75.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($112.59 @ Aquila Technology) 
Total: $948.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 00:54 NZDT+1300

mini-itx is actually more expensive than atx or micro-atx from what i've seen so far.don't think you'd need an i5 for internet browsing, an i3 will do. recommend getting a 240gb ssd as the boot drive for fast boot times and better responsiveness and try to get a better psu like the seasonic s/m12ii and cx450/550m instead.

[Rienks]

Just now, Freezanator said:

@Rienks, are you going to play games?  

Nope. I have a PC. This one is for my parents to replace some HP computer from 2007. They don't do any gaming.

[Simon771]

You forgot ssd mate.

It's a must in 2016.

[Rienks]

2 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

mini-itx is actually more expensive than atx or micro-atx from what i've seen so far.don't think you'd need an i5 for internet browsing, an i3 will do. recommend getting a 240gb ssd as the boot drive for fast boot times and better responsiveness and try to get a better psu like the seasonic s/m12ii and cx450/550m instead.

the ssd is extra expense that doesn't change much. my parents probably won't care too much

[Herman Mcpootis]

this is good enough for your parents.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($268.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) can drop to an i3 6100 to save money.
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($108.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.50 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($125.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) store os here.
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($78.00 @ DTC Systems) 
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 88R MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.76 @ Aquila Technology) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Total: $825.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 01:02 NZDT+1300

[Rienks]

1 minute ago, Simon771 said:

You forgot ssd mate.

It's a must in 2016.

the ssd is extra expense that doesn't change much. my parents probably won't care too much

[Rienks]

7 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

mini-itx is actually more expensive than atx or micro-atx from what i've seen so far.don't think you'd need an i5 for internet browsing, an i3 will do. recommend getting a 240gb ssd as the boot drive for fast boot times and better responsiveness and try to get a better psu like the seasonic s/m12ii and cx450/550m instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($170.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.50 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($208.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($85.00 @ Ascent Technology) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Total: $728.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 01:06 NZDT+1300

 

Something like this?

[Freezanator]

@Rienks, do you have an operating system on hand or do you plan on getting one together with your build as well?  

[Wohaaa]

If they only browse the internet I doubt you even need Skylake for such a task. You can save a LOT of money here, but choose your parts wisely.

[Rienks]

Just now, Freezanator said:

@Rienks, do you have an operating system on hand or do you plan on getting one together with your build as well?  

I have a spare Win 10 key so I'm good

[Rienks]

1 minute ago, THE PC GAMER said:

If they only browse the internet I doubt you even need Skylake for such a task. You can save a LOT of money here, but choose your parts wisely.

I was more going for the Intel 530 graphics

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, Rienks said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($170.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.50 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($208.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($85.00 @ Ascent Technology) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Total: $728.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 01:06 NZDT+1300

 

Something like this?

that's good, but just get something like a 2tb seagate barracuda and a 120gb ssd instead, same price or less but faster and slightly more storage.

[Rienks]

Just now, herman mcpootis said:

that's good, but just get something like a 2tb seagate barracuda and a 120gb ssd instead, same price or less but faster and slightly more storage.

I could settle for a 1TB WD Black. It's easier for me if there is only one drive as I don't have to change the installation folder for apps everytime

[Freezanator]

@Rienks, here's an i5-6500 just in case your parents plan to do a little multitasking as well as a 120GB SSD + 500GB HDD to have the best of both speed and large storage.  
 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($304.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.50 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.00 @ PC Force) 
Storage: Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.22 @ Aquila Technology) 
Case: Zalman R1 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($78.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Total: $765.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 01:10 NZDT+1300

[Rienks]

1 minute ago, Freezanator said:

@Rienks, here's an i5-6500 just in case your parents plan to do a little multitasking as well as a 120GB SSD + 500GB HDD to have the best of both speed and large storage.  
 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($304.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.50 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.00 @ PC Force) 
Storage: Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.22 @ Aquila Technology) 
Case: Zalman R1 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($78.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Total: $765.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 01:10 NZDT+1300

This looks good I'll keep it in mind. Thanks. Still on edge about whether to get 2 drives or 1

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, Rienks said:

I could settle for a 1TB WD Black. It's easier for me if there is only one drive as I don't have to change the installation folder for apps everytime

i'd recommend against a black, not really worth it over a small performance increase. if you really don't want to use an ssd just get one of seagate's hybrid drives, frequently used apps/OS will become faster over time once it gets access to the ssd cache.

[Freezanator]

Just now, Rienks said:

This looks good I'll keep it in mind. Thanks. Still on edge about whether to get 2 drives or 1

2 drives are always better than 1. In case 1 fails, you still got the other. By the way, a 1TB Black drive would cost you more than a 120GB SSD + 500GB HDD.  

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, Rienks said:

This looks good I'll keep it in mind. Thanks. Still on edge about whether to get 2 drives or 1

get 1 ssd and 1 hdd, it'll be worth it for the faster speed.

[Rienks]

1 minute ago, herman mcpootis said:

get 1 ssd and 1 hdd, it'll be worth it for the faster speed.

 

1 minute ago, Freezanator said:

2 drives are always better than 1. In case 1 fails, you still got the other. By the way, a 1TB Black drive would cost you more than a 120GB SSD + 500GB HDD.  

Yeah I know. I have an SSD and a HDD in my PC but it's easier for me if there is only one drive as I don't have to change the installation folder for apps everytime. Thoughts on hybrid drives?
 

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($268.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($108.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.50 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($103.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($78.00 @ DTC Systems) 
Case: Deepcool SMARTER MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($52.00 @ PB Technologies) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Total: $770.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 01:16 NZDT+1300

[Herman Mcpootis]

4 minutes ago, Rienks said:

 

Yeah I know. I have an SSD and a HDD in my PC but it's easier for me if there is only one drive as I don't have to change the installation folder for apps everytime. Thoughts on hybrid drives?
 

imo they have the potential, but the cache is abit to small for my liking. its just a few clicks, not really a exhausting thing to do.

[Wohaaa]

10 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($268.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($108.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($67.50 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($103.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($78.00 @ DTC Systems) 
Case: Deepcool SMARTER MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($52.00 @ PB Technologies) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.00 @ Paradigm PCs) 
Total: $770.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-30 01:16 NZDT+1300

HOLY S*** aren't you the guy that Luke put in his video for a PC that was the same cost as an i7 6950X?

 

Also, here's my list. I think PCPARTPICKER should fix their prices. The CX430M doesn't have a price point in their database. The PC is actually supposed to be more expensive

https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/xsrVm8