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CPU: AMD A4-4000 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 250GB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($39.99 @ B&H)
Case: HEC 6K28BB8F MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($27.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $380.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-22 13:05 EST-0500)
First time builder here.
I started doing research on how to build a computer a couple of days ago, and I've come up with this list. My parents have been complaining about their desktop recently, so I decided to take the opportunity to help them upgrade and get some experience in the process.
Just a couple of questions:
-The most important thing here is cost. I did a lot of hunting, and this seems like a fairly cheap build, but is there anything I'm missing? Perhaps another combo deal (I know the CPU and the ODD are one) I didn't find? Is there anywhere I could cut down further?
-Is everything compatible with everything else? I don't want to buy a part and find that it doesn't fit or something.
My parents don't really use their computer a lot, and I plan on using their old peripherals (monitor's still very good, and the keyboard and mouse were fairly recent purchases).
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
CPU: AMD A4-4000 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A55M-DGS Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 250GB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($39.99 @ B&H)
Case: HEC 6K28BB8F MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($27.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $380.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-22 13:05 EST-0500)
First time builder here.
I started doing research on how to build a computer a couple of days ago, and I've come up with this list. My parents have been complaining about their desktop recently, so I decided to take the opportunity to help them upgrade and get some experience in the process.
Just a couple of questions:
-The most important thing here is cost. I did a lot of hunting, and this seems like a fairly cheap build, but is there anything I'm missing? Perhaps another combo deal (I know the CPU and the ODD are one) I didn't find? Is there anywhere I could cut down further?
-Is everything compatible with everything else? I don't want to buy a part and find that it doesn't fit or something.
My parents don't really use their computer a lot, and I plan on using their old peripherals (monitor's still very good, and the keyboard and mouse were fairly recent purchases).
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!