First Build

[TylerMH1996]

I'm planning on starting my very first build but I don't know what I should be aiming at spec wise. I have about $700 to spend and would like to run dual monitors. Would also like room to build up in the future.

 

Main Uses:

-Opening 20+ tabs in chrome

-Transferring data from those tabs into excel and database software.

-Calculations in excel using multiple data sets and multiple formulas.

-Database use through MS Access.

-Multitasking (doing all these tasks at once)

 

Secondary Uses:

-Streaming/watching HD videos (4k would be  cool but not necessary)

-Minecraft "for the kids"

-Daily in home use (file sharing, storage, etc.)

 

Thanks for any input.

[Opencircuit74]

Something like this (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YVHmFt) should be fine for your needs. The operating system will be slightly more difficult, but you can buy an OEM key off of ebay for relatively cheap. 

[PlayStation 2]

2 minutes ago, Opencircuit74 said:

Something like this (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YVHmFt) should be fine for your needs. The operating system will be slightly more difficult, but you can buy an OEM key off of ebay for relatively cheap. 

You didn't really seem to think far enough because there's no GPU.

Now, OP, if your goal is to stream Netflix at 2160p... well, you're kinda limited to either an Intel CPU or an Nvidia GPU.

[Opencircuit74]

57 minutes ago, Dan Castellaneta said:

You didn't really seem to think far enough because there's no GPU.

Now, OP, if your goal is to stream Netflix at 2160p... well, you're kinda limited to either an Intel CPU or an Nvidia GPU.

Yep, I just remembered that. Grab an AMD HD 8570 off of ebay and you should be good to go.