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Hi All,

I'm interested in building a basic desktop with a few components that I have on hand. General use is for internet, basic database work and running a few basic home-brewing applications. I want to keep the costs as low as possible while still having a decent machine for the hobby room.

I currently have:

Gigabyte Z87N wifi mobo
450W PS

Looking for a processor, ram, case and peripherals.
I also need an OS, probably windows 7.

Any and all help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Bryan

 
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What's the reason behind getting another wireless adapter? I'm just curious cuz your motherboard already has one built-in.
This is about as good as it can get with $400 on the Intel platform.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($133.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($35.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec NSK4100 ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @...
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I'd like to keep the budget low, say under 400 total. This is more a lesson in budget building for a limited application (browsing, running excel, some basic programs and maybe some temp monitoring via USB of the brewery etc).

The MOBO is a Gigabyte Z87N-Wifi http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4600#ov
I don't have a CPU yet.
The PS is a Corsair CSM430.
I will need a monitor and keyboard/mouse combo - wireless if possible.

I don't think I will need a discrete GFX card but am open to suggestions.

Thanks again for the help.

Bryan

 
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What's the reason behind getting another wireless adapter? I'm just curious cuz your motherboard already has one built-in.
This is about as good as it can get with $400 on the Intel platform.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($133.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($32.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($35.94 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec NSK4100 ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Hannspree HL205ABB 60Hz 19.5" Monitor ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($11.99 @ B&H)
Total: $399.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-27 15:55 EST-0500)
 
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