Simple low budget build

[Soraie]

Hi,

 

I'd like some help to plan a build. This build WILL not be for anything performance intensive. This will simply boot (will be purchasing a SSD for this), surf the web, watch youtube (1080p), MAYBE store music to listen to. I'd like to have an Ethernet jack so I can have a stable connection.

 

I've been looking at an Intel NUC as this seems like a decent device to simply runs windows to surf the web. I have a keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, and a writing pad that will be used with this system. I prefer a small form factor just because it's easier to manage? 

 

Does anyone have other suggestions on other builds that might be a better option or even cheaper if that is even possible? Feedback is greatly appreciated!!

 

Regards,

 

Soraie

[Blackhole890]

budget? currency?

 

with this you will be fine

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWcZvV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWcZvV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $285.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 10:45 EDT-0400

[Soraie]

1 minute ago, Blackhole890 said:

budget? currency?

 

with this you will be fine

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWcZvV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWcZvV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $285.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 10:45 EDT-0400

Hi,

 

I don't really have a budget but I'd like to keep it under $500 USD. 

 

I would very much prefer to keep it smaller than a mid tower as the desk space would not allow for that size. This is mainly the reason for looking into the NUC instead of actually building a tower. 

 

Regards,

 

Soraie

[Blackhole890]

6 minutes ago, Soraie said:

Hi,

 

I don't really have a budget but I'd like to keep it under $500 USD. 

 

I would very much prefer to keep it smaller than a mid tower as the desk space would not allow for that size. This is mainly the reason for looking into the NUC instead of actually building a tower. 

 

Regards,

 

Soraie

then change the case to this one, which costs 200$ so in total would be around 450$

 

http://nfc-systems.com/shop/s4-mini-chassis

[Herman Mcpootis]

7 minutes ago, Soraie said:

Hi,

 

I don't really have a budget but I'd like to keep it under $500 USD. 

 

I would very much prefer to keep it smaller than a mid tower as the desk space would not allow for that size. This is mainly the reason for looking into the NUC instead of actually building a tower. 

 

Regards,

 

Soraie

try this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Antec ISK 110 VESA Mini ITX Desktop Case w/90W Power Supply  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) ignore the insufficient wattage warning, it's enough.
Total: $320.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 10:55 EDT-0400

[Xenift]

9 minutes ago, Blackhole890 said:

budget? currency?

 

with this you will be fine

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWcZvV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RWcZvV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($48.89 @ Newegg) 
Total: $285.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 10:45 EDT-0400

Dafuq, i went to speed pick parts then realise almost all the parts match this ^.

Also i would recommend an SSD in there.

Case wise i would recommend this http://pcpartpicker.com/product/YLDzK8/silverstone-case-sstsg11b .

Powersupply wise the EVGA 80+ is enough at 300w http://pcpartpicker.com/product/HvTmP6/evga-power-supply-100w10430kr

 

Still leaving you with a space for a graphics card if you somehow wanted a 4K display tool.

 

Also Kaby lake is great for long term as if you feel that you need more juice, you can always upgrade it.

[COUPER MILLAR]

From what i understand this is what you are looking for right? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856102145 this paired with an 8gb sodimm and a 250bg ssd shoulmtake care of all your needs and be 50 to 100 under your budget. 

 

[kaiju_wars]

AMD build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A6-6400K 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: *Biostar Hi-Fi A70U3P Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: *AMD R5 Entertainment 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.14 @ Amazon) 
Storage: *ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($42.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Apevia X-QPACK3-NW-BK MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $248.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 11:15 EDT-0400

 

 

Intel build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: *ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: *Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: *Zotac Premium Edition 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.65 @ Amazon) 
Case: Apevia X-QPACK3-NW-BK MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $293.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 11:13 EDT-0400

 

Not the best components all around, but for the light use you are planning, both of these would be perfect.

[mpsparrow]

If you want a really small one https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rFKPGf

Although you are paying a premium for the mini ITX.

[Xenift]

1 minute ago, kaiju_wars said:

AMD build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A6-6400K 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: *Biostar Hi-Fi A70U3P Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($41.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: *AMD R5 Entertainment 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.14 @ Amazon) 
Storage: *ADATA Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($42.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Apevia X-QPACK3-NW-BK MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $248.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 11:15 EDT-0400

 

 

Intel build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: *ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: *Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($39.90 @ Amazon) 
Storage: *Zotac Premium Edition 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.65 @ Amazon) 
Case: Apevia X-QPACK3-NW-BK MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $293.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 11:13 EDT-0400

 

Not the best components all around, but for the light use you are planning, both of these would be perfect.

To install the G4560 on the H110M, first you need a skylake chip to update the bios :).

I don't think the trouble is worth it at all.

 

As for the AMD build you have, it's a good choice if OP is planning to use it for 3-5 years. Kabylake prolly 7. 

[kaiju_wars]

Just now, Xenift said:

To install the G4560 on the H110M, first you need a skylake chip to update the bios :).

I don't think the trouble is worth it at all.

 

As for the AMD build you have, it's a good choice if OP is planning to use it for 3-5 years. Kabylake prolly 7. 

I could easily switch it out for a Kabylake ready board, it would add maybe another $10 or $20 to the final budget.

But yeah, the AMD build really would be perfect for his use.

[Drake10114]

1 hour ago, Soraie said:

Hi,

 

I'd like some help to plan a build. This build WILL not be for anything performance intensive. This will simply boot (will be purchasing a SSD for this), surf the web, watch youtube (1080p), MAYBE store music to listen to. I'd like to have an Ethernet jack so I can have a stable connection.

 

I've been looking at an Intel NUC as this seems like a decent device to simply runs windows to surf the web. I have a keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, and a writing pad that will be used with this system. I prefer a small form factor just because it's easier to manage? 

 

Does anyone have other suggestions on other builds that might be a better option or even cheaper if that is even possible? Feedback is greatly appreciated!!

 

Regards,

 

Soraie

From experience building in a NUC case... they aren't the most fun (due to the wierd crappy adaptor they have for sata ssd's, m.2. ssd's are way easier), and the upgradeability is very limited, it'd be better (and cheaper) to build your own system. Also the fact you have a desktop CPU vs a mobile CPU means alot. The NUC allows you to upgrade RAM and storage, and that's it, no ability to upgrade the cpu, and potentially add a GPU, etc.

[Soraie]

Thank you all for the advance on just build myself a machine instead of using a NUC. I've decided to build Intel. I may switch out some parts or maybe just add in others but THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH

[Drake10114]

52 minutes ago, Soraie said:

Thank you all for the advance on just build myself a machine instead of using a NUC. I've decided to build Intel. I may switch out some parts or maybe just add in others but THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH

No problem, also make sure you use a good quality PSU, cheap out on that part and you risk your entire system and possibly your house.