Need cheap browsing computee

[Swiftfeather]

To put it lightly, my grandparents' 10 year old (cheap at he time) Vista machine has finally reached its end times, and I need recommendations on what cpu I should put in their new build.

 

I was planning on an i3 4xxx for the low cost and ddr3 (also low cost), but would like outside input on what I should put in it. It will probably run a 120 gb ssd and have 4 or 8 gb of RAM (POSSIBLY 2 different 4GB sticks depending on what I've got), and windows 10... Possibly 7 if my grandfather bitches enough. I want this computer to be able to run strong for thir browsing, scanning, dvd burning (yes they still do that..) and whatever other use they need for as long as the hardware can keep up or until the ssd fails.

 

I am not familiar with anything on the lower end of the CPU performance spectrum. please help

[Swiftfeather]

Would like to add that it would be most convenient if I could find the items still stocked at microcenter, will up to DDR4 based cpu if needed.

[Damascus]

2 minutes ago, Swiftfeather said:

Would like to add that it would be most convenient if I could find the items still stocked at microcenter, will up to DDR4 based cpu if needed.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qGqBYr

[Guest]

Just now, Damascus said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qGqBYr

what why a nex psu?

 

[Damascus]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

what why a nex psu?

 

oops, forgot this was a build for a gamer with a RX 480

[Damascus]

Fixed

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JMbCvV

[Guest]

Just now, Damascus said:

Fixed

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JMbCvV

not exactly, it's a 430 w1 which is even worse than a nex. i linked the psu tier list did you even check lol

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

not exactly, it's a 430 w1 which is even worse than a nex. i linked the psu tier list did you even check lol

What tier is best bang/buck?

[Guest]

Just now, Damascus said:

What tier is best bang/buck?

seasonic s12ii

tier 3 or up

tier list are there to show how good they are not to show price/performance

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said:

seasonic s12ii

tier 3 or up

tier list are there to show how good they are not to show price/performance

Boom, thanks for the help.  

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9sLwFd

[Kobathor]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-7100 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Zotac Premium Edition 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.66 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $337.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-28 12:24 EDT-0400

 

Will last a long time. You could replace the CPU with a Pentium if you think they don't need the i3.

Add whatever case you'd like, should add less than $50.

That optical drive doesn't have Blu Ray capabilities, but ones that do cost more than $50.

You can get Windows however you'd like, but you can get an OEM key on Kinguin for $20.

[Swiftfeather]

Thanks I'll quote this price plus a bit, see if it works for them

 

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, Kobathor said:

CPU with a Pentium

Its a %11 difference.  The new Pentium has hyper threading

Just now, Swiftfeather said:

Thanks I'll quote this price plus a bit, see if it works for them

 

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Pentium-G4560-vs-Intel-Core-i3-7100/3892vs3891

[Kobathor]

6 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Its a %11 difference.  The new Pentium has hyper threading

I fully understand that the new Pentium CPU's have HT, but the i3's higher clocks will help it last longer. The i3 also has a better iGPU.. but I don't think that matters much for a DVD burning machine. Nevertheless, I already said he should replace it if he thinks they don't need the i3. The i3 also has a better iGPU.. but I don't think that matters much for a DVD burning machine.

[Swiftfeather]

20 minutes ago, Kobathor said:

I fully understand that the new Pentium CPU's have HT, but the i3's higher clocks will help it last longer. The i3 also has a better iGPU.. but I don't think that matters much for a DVD burning machine. Nevertheless, I already said he should replace it if he thinks they don't need the i3. The i3 also has a better iGPU.. but I don't think that matters much for a DVD burning machine.

Depending on price constraints, I'd prefer to opt for the i3, because I have many younger cousins who like to play small games on the computer.

[Kobathor]

34 minutes ago, Swiftfeather said:

Depending on price constraints, I'd prefer to opt for the i3, because I have many younger cousins who like to play small games on the computer.

Yeah, the i3 will help with that.

[rjfaber91]

1 hour ago, Swiftfeather said:

To put it lightly, my grandparents' 10 year old (cheap at he time) Vista machine has finally reached its end times, and I need recommendations on what cpu I should put in their new build.

 

I was planning on an i3 4xxx for the low cost and ddr3 (also low cost), but would like outside input on what I should put in it. It will probably run a 120 gb ssd and have 4 or 8 gb of RAM (POSSIBLY 2 different 4GB sticks depending on what I've got), and windows 10... Possibly 7 if my grandfather bitches enough. I want this computer to be able to run strong for thir browsing, scanning, dvd burning (yes they still do that..) and whatever other use they need for as long as the hardware can keep up or until the ssd fails.

 

I am not familiar with anything on the lower end of the CPU performance spectrum. please help

If that's really all you want, go with a Socket AM1 system. Motherboards and CPUs for that are insanely cheap...