Hello everyone! I'm here today to ask for the knowledge of the wise and knowing in computers! Although I have adequate knowledge of computers and I could 'scrape' away without your advice, I've been tasked with helping my father build two desktops on a budget of $1200.00. And thus don't I don't wish to make a foolish decision on components.
I would like to mention that these builds are for his small business.
He isn't a gamer and has no need for any serious graphics processing power.
But a "nice" GPU would be nice come to think of it... It's not a 'need' though.
The most intensive thing that I can think of that the computer will be used for will be heavy web browsing and remote desktop (not sure if that would be considered intensive, lol), and maybe a HD YouTube video or picture from time to time.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next two weeks.
Budget Range: $1200.00 for two desktops.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Heavy web browsing, virtual desktop(s), multiple windows opened at once, .
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, but don't include that in the budget.
Parts to Upgrade: Assuming that this refers to a upgrade to a current system? The answer would be none.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7 for each desktop.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Ideally our local Micro-center. Nonetheless, NewEgg, Amazon, and NCIX are preferred in terms of online shopping.
Location: Maryland, United States. Yes there's a Micro-center here
Parts Preferences: No preference. Preferably not Chinese super glued
Overclocking: Don't see why not. That is if an unlocked processor is viable in this budget.
SLI or Crossfire: Nope.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1600X900 at minimum. Ideally 1920X1080. If a monitor could be factored into the total budget of $1200.00 that would be awesome! But if not, it can be excluded but please make a recommendation for a monitor! (I don't know anything about them...)
Additional Comments: Aesthetics aren't important when it comes to this build. An ugly case makes not a difference as it will be out of sight for the most part (on the floor in a corner, no worries plenty of air circulation).
Any feedback is appreciated and very much considered.
Regards,
TheStrongKey
I would like to mention that these builds are for his small business.
He isn't a gamer and has no need for any serious graphics processing power.
But a "nice" GPU would be nice come to think of it... It's not a 'need' though.
The most intensive thing that I can think of that the computer will be used for will be heavy web browsing and remote desktop (not sure if that would be considered intensive, lol), and maybe a HD YouTube video or picture from time to time.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next two weeks.
Budget Range: $1200.00 for two desktops.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Heavy web browsing, virtual desktop(s), multiple windows opened at once, .
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, but don't include that in the budget.
Parts to Upgrade: Assuming that this refers to a upgrade to a current system? The answer would be none.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7 for each desktop.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Ideally our local Micro-center. Nonetheless, NewEgg, Amazon, and NCIX are preferred in terms of online shopping.
Location: Maryland, United States. Yes there's a Micro-center here
Parts Preferences: No preference. Preferably not Chinese super glued
Overclocking: Don't see why not. That is if an unlocked processor is viable in this budget.
SLI or Crossfire: Nope.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1600X900 at minimum. Ideally 1920X1080. If a monitor could be factored into the total budget of $1200.00 that would be awesome! But if not, it can be excluded but please make a recommendation for a monitor! (I don't know anything about them...)
Additional Comments: Aesthetics aren't important when it comes to this build. An ugly case makes not a difference as it will be out of sight for the most part (on the floor in a corner, no worries plenty of air circulation).
Any feedback is appreciated and very much considered.
Regards,
TheStrongKey