PC for my grandmother

[Steve0621]

I want to buy her a new computer as hers is slowing down a lot and had it for like 10 years. She uses a laptop currently but I want to get her an AIO pc or if it has a very small tower. She has tight desk space and I'd like to keep as much clutter off the desk. And there isn't space below her desk. 

 

Basically what I have in mind for her is an AIO pc with touchscreen (she says she'd like a pc with touchscreen but it's not very high on my list to buy because they get expensive), wireless keyboard and mouse for around $600USD (Max $1,000USD). But I'm completely open to suggestions and I could build her a pc as well. She doesnt need much at all, just for her to watch movies and web browsing / emails.

 

Screen size I'd say that would be good for her is between 24"-28"?

[r2724r16]

What about an iPad?

[NunoLava1998]

This should do fine for 600$. However, something like an iPad would be more ideal.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Athlon 200GE 3.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450M MORTAR Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($59.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Kingston - A400 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.49 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($191.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Logitech - Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($18.89 @ Newegg Business) 
Speakers: Logitech - Z213 7 W 2.1ch Speakers  ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $604.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-09 15:58 EST-0500

[Acceptive]

2 hours ago, r2724r16 said:

What about an iPad?

Good idea, iPads are awesome.

2 hours ago, Steve0621 said:

I want to buy her a new computer as hers is slowing down a lot and had it for like 10 years. She uses a laptop currently but I want to get her an AIO pc or if it has a very small tower. She has tight desk space and I'd like to keep as much clutter off the desk. And there isn't space below her desk. 

 

Basically what I have in mind for her is an AIO pc with touchscreen (she says she'd like a pc with touchscreen but it's not very high on my list to buy because they get expensive), wireless keyboard and mouse for around $600USD (Max $1,000USD). But I'm completely open to suggestions and I could build her a pc as well. She doesnt need much at all, just for her to watch movies and web browsing / emails.

 

Screen size I'd say that would be good for her is between 24"-28"?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-iMac-21-5-Intel-Core-i5-8GB-RAM-240GB-SSD-macOS-10-14-Mojave-Warranty/263923735769?epid=172568919&hash=item3d73149cd9:g:NJAAAOSwx0FbkCSI:rk:2:pf:0&LH_BIN=1

 

I would recommend this.  It's got an SSD but it is 5 years old.

[Tristerin]

39 minutes ago, Steve0621 said:

I want to buy her a new computer as hers is slowing down a lot and had it for like 10 years. She uses a laptop currently but I want to get her an AIO pc or if it has a very small tower. She has tight desk space and I'd like to keep as much clutter off the desk. And there isn't space below her desk. 

 

Basically what I have in mind for her is an AIO pc with touchscreen (she says she'd like a pc with touchscreen but it's not very high on my list to buy because they get expensive), wireless keyboard and mouse for around $600USD (Max $1,000USD). But I'm completely open to suggestions and I could build her a pc as well. She doesnt need much at all, just for her to watch movies and web browsing / emails.

 

Screen size I'd say that would be good for her is between 24"-28"?

https://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA6A35AT4464?icid=WP_0_11082018 $60 slap an SSD in it and its fast

 

That's just one example - go to Newegg and search their refurbished units imho.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Athlon 200GE 3.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($99.89 @ OutletPC) might need to request a bootkit from AMD if it doesn't have the BIOS updated.
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($60.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: MyDigitalSSD - BP5e Slim 7 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Antec - ISK 310-150 Mini ITX Desktop Case w/150 W Power Supply  ($79.35 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Logitech - K400 Wireless Slim Keyboard w/Touchpad  ($25.98 @ Walmart) 
Total: $365.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-09 21:56 EST-0500

[Steve0621]

6 hours ago, Tristerin said:

https://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA6A35AT4464?icid=WP_0_11082018 $60 slap an SSD in it and its fast

 

That's just one example - go to Newegg and search their refurbished units imho.

I've always been afraid to buy refurbished tech. I just dont know the reliability of the pc. 

[Steve0621]

7 hours ago, r2724r16 said:

What about an iPad?

I've never owned an iPad. I'll definitely do some research

[Tristerin]

9 hours ago, Steve0621 said:

I've always been afraid to buy refurbished tech. I just dont know the reliability of the pc. 

I do, never had an issue, since RMA's are available etc.  PC parts usually work or they don't, very unlikely an OEM mobo, chip, anything was abused + OS is free etc.  I would put the reliability as the same as building your own, sans these PCs were MADE to run 24/7 for companies for many years without malfunction (Corporations like mine wouldn't do the Dell OptiPlex program if they weren't reliable) - OEM PCs are usually made of robust stuff.

 

If your budget exceeds a refurb however, than don't get one

[r2724r16]

9 hours ago, Steve0621 said:

I've never owned an iPad. I'll definitely do some research

I've owned several iPads and they're good devices, trust me.