Hey guys,
I'm looking to build a PC for my dad. The last time I bought him one of those $400-$500 PC's from like Wal-Mart or Staples and in no time those just turn to crap. So I figured this time I'd be smarter and get a better bang for my buck and build something that is faster and will last longer.
This don't need to be a gaming PC at all. I want something that I can build as cheaply as possible but don't want to go over $500 after shipping. He only uses his PC for Facebook games, Netflix, video files (movies and shows), and Youtube. I have my requirements posted below the "suggested" build froma guy on Reddit.
I went on Reddit and someone suggested this below. He built this for his grandfather. Any thought on this build?
CPU AMD A6-3500 2.1GHz Triple-Core Processor $64.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard MSI A55M-P33 Micro ATX FM1 Motherboard $37.99 @ Newegg
Memory A-Data XPG Gaming Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $29.99 @ Newegg
Storage A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $49.99 @ Amazon
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $37.94 @ Amazon
Case Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case $29.99 @ Microcenter
Power Supply Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $19.99 @ Microcenter
Optical Drive Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer $14.99 @ Newegg
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. $268.87
Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 00:46 EST-0500
Approximate Purchase Date: Month from now
Budget Range: $400-$500 (cheaper the better)
System Usage: Netflix, Youtube, Facebook games, video files with quality up to 1080p, browsing
Are you buying a monitor: Already have one
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (doesn't matter to me)
Location: Alberta, Canada
Overclocking: Not sure, don't know much about it
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: Not sure right now, he lives in another province. I will put in the extra for another monitor if I have to if it's needed for the build.
Additional Comments: Does not need to be used for gaming at all.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Fathers old PC is crap, time for a new one.
I'm looking to build a PC for my dad. The last time I bought him one of those $400-$500 PC's from like Wal-Mart or Staples and in no time those just turn to crap. So I figured this time I'd be smarter and get a better bang for my buck and build something that is faster and will last longer.
This don't need to be a gaming PC at all. I want something that I can build as cheaply as possible but don't want to go over $500 after shipping. He only uses his PC for Facebook games, Netflix, video files (movies and shows), and Youtube. I have my requirements posted below the "suggested" build froma guy on Reddit.
I went on Reddit and someone suggested this below. He built this for his grandfather. Any thought on this build?
CPU AMD A6-3500 2.1GHz Triple-Core Processor $64.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard MSI A55M-P33 Micro ATX FM1 Motherboard $37.99 @ Newegg
Memory A-Data XPG Gaming Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $29.99 @ Newegg
Storage A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $49.99 @ Amazon
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $37.94 @ Amazon
Case Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case $29.99 @ Microcenter
Power Supply Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $19.99 @ Microcenter
Optical Drive Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer $14.99 @ Newegg
Total
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. $268.87
Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 00:46 EST-0500
Approximate Purchase Date: Month from now
Budget Range: $400-$500 (cheaper the better)
System Usage: Netflix, Youtube, Facebook games, video files with quality up to 1080p, browsing
Are you buying a monitor: Already have one
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (doesn't matter to me)
Location: Alberta, Canada
Overclocking: Not sure, don't know much about it
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: Not sure right now, he lives in another province. I will put in the extra for another monitor if I have to if it's needed for the build.
Additional Comments: Does not need to be used for gaming at all.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Fathers old PC is crap, time for a new one.
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