Opinion on Build

[JohanAngel]

I just finished picking the parts for this build that will be for my girlfriend's mom. It is going to be used for basically web browsing or just a little bit more that that like watching videos.

The build is this: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/miky26/saved/#view=bhxVnQ

The budget is around 300$ and I was thinking that this might be the best I can get. Do you guys have any pieces of advice you can give me? Is there a way I can throw a better (i3 at least) CPU in a system for around the same price in your opinion?

 

Thank you for your time

[3 Lions]

No need for an aftermarket CPU cooler and get the Pentium G4620 instead.  

[JohanAngel]

Why? A build with the 4620 will go way out of the set budget, wouldn't it?

 

[JenjerBread]

you may also want some more storage cos 120gb isnt much and will rather quickly

 

[3 Lions]

1 minute ago, JohanAngel said:

Why?

Because the Pentium G4620 is better in almost every way and uses Intel's new architecture (Kaby Lake).  

[3 Lions]

3 minutes ago, JohanAngel said:

Why? A build with the 4620 will go way out of the set budget, wouldn't it?

 

No 

[LordofSavages]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rkGjLD

This would be fine

[JohanAngel]

Something like this? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xJp2Z8

[stempifleig]

If we need to free some money you might want to look for some used parts. A GPU would be an safe option.

If I referee correctly PaulsHardware has a video on what parts are okay to buy used 

[typographie]

The G4560 looks like a better deal to me than the G4620. You're giving up 200 MHz, but you can find it for ~$60 instead of ~$90. Same architecture, still has Hyperthreading, etc.

[3 Lions]

4 minutes ago, JohanAngel said:

Something like this? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xJp2Z8

If you drop the CPU cooler then that will be fine (just use the stock cooler). 

[JohanAngel]

4 minutes ago, YaqinHasan said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rkGjLD

This would be fine

 

Why no video card. Is this integrated video good enough even to watch like movies?

[LordofSavages]

2 minutes ago, JohanAngel said:

Why no video card. Is this integrated video good enough even to watch like movies?

Well yeah. Integrated video is fine for this use case

[Mohenjo]

you dont need a gpu

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($61.99 @ Jet) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($73.77 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($55.49 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ B&H) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $344.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-15 15:51 EST-0500

[3 Lions]

1 minute ago, Mohenjo said:

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($15.77 @ OutletPC) 

As I said before an aftermarket cooler for this CPU is pointless. 

[JohanAngel]

1 minute ago, Mohenjo said:

you dont need a gpu

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($61.99 @ Jet) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($15.77 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($73.77 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($55.49 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($43.74 @ B&H) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($37.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $328.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-15 15:46 EST-0500

 

Why did you go for that motherboard rather than the https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3Zwqqs/msi-motherboard-h110mprod ? Wouldn't it be better to spend those money in a gpu (even thinking about future proof) ?

[Mohenjo]

1 minute ago, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

As I said before an aftermarket cooler for this CPU is pointless. 

oops i just forgot to remove it wehn i edited the build lol

[JohanAngel]

2 minutes ago, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

As I said before an aftermarket cooler for this CPU is pointless. 

I can take that out or in, that's not a big deal. It's about 15 $. Even though I definitely see your point.

[Mohenjo]

1 minute ago, JohanAngel said:

Why did you go for that motherboard rather than the https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3Zwqqs/msi-motherboard-h110mprod ? Wouldn't it be better to spend those money in a gpu (even thinking about future proof) ?

the g4560 is a kaby lake CPU, there is no guarantee that it will work on an h110. You would need to update the bios at least but that would require a skylake cpu. Currently this is the cheapest 2xx motherboard. 

[3 Lions]

1 minute ago, JohanAngel said:

I can take that out or in, that's not a big deal. It's about 15 $. Even though I definitely see your point.

Save some money by just using the stock one. 

[JohanAngel]

3 minutes ago, Mohenjo said:

the g4560 is a kaby lake CPU, there is no guarantee that it will work on an h110. You would need to update the bios at least but that would require a skylake cpu. Currently this is the cheapest 2xx motherboard. 

 

 

2 minutes ago, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Save some money by just using the stock one. 

Ok, so, at this point I have one final question. Would I be better off using this, rather big, case or go for something smaller?

[Mohenjo]

1 minute ago, JohanAngel said:

 

Ok, so, at this point I have one final question. Would I be better off using this, rather big, case or go for something smaller?

airflow isnt a big deal with this build, use whatever case you want

[AI3X]

AYYYY my guy iz all gud except for MAJOR problm!!! boi u need a z97 mobo 4 u 2 ovaclok BOIIIII

 

 

Only z series motherboards support overclicking so... if you want to overcloc which i assue you fo by the CPU, u want dat betar mobo!

[JohanAngel]

1 minute ago, AI3X said:

AYYYY my guy iz all gud except for MAJOR problm!!! boi u need a z97 mobo 4 u 2 ovaclok BOIIIII

 

 

Only z series motherboards support overclicking so... if you want to overcloc which i assue you fo by the CPU, u want dat betar mobo!

 

Nope, not looking to oc :P

[AI3X]

1 minute ago, JohanAngel said:

Nope, not looking to oc :P

Ayyyy den u iz a okay my guy,,,, or gal not tryin 2 assume any genderz eere eh!