An everyday ITX/HTPC for my aunt?

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Ortiz94x

Ortiz94x

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I'm trying to put together a list for a fast computer for my aunt. I don't know her price range so I'm trying to keep it around $500. But I thought it'd be cool to get her a mini PC for her everyday usage which isn't really much more than Microsoft word, internet and maybe if I give her Windows 8.1 a few apps like netflix and such.

Would this run well and fast with 64bit Windows 8.1?

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CPU: AMD A6-6400K 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($64.19 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($107.99 @ Staples)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Silverstone ML04B HTPC Case ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $497.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-06 15:22 EST-0500)

And do I have to add a cooler or will the stock cooler fit.
 
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She doesn't like to carry things with her and she's got MS so shes in a wheel chair.. So I don't think a mobile would be good.
 
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Did you figure on a monitor as well? If she's older or has to sit farther back due to the wheelchair, then you will probably want at least a 24" monitor so that everything is easily viewable. That will take you over your $500 budget. Of course, if you're connecting to a large-screen TV, then ignore the previous; you just need to make sure you have a HDMI connection.

You could shave off some bucks by dropping the power supply to one of Newegg's house brand - Rosewill. They have a couple for $20 or even $30 after MIR. The SSD can be dropped down to a 120GB Samsung 840 EVO for $90. If you're only streaming Netflix and running Word, then you likely could go even lower on storage size.

You can also shave off more $ by deciding if an optical drive is needed. If she's not going to watch DVDs/Blurays on it and only stream Netflix, then dump the drive and even switch cases to a cheaper mini-ITX case. I personally like Silverstone's SUGO series, and several are available with a power supply included.
 
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WiFi is built into the MoBo and she doesn't plug anything in... She'd ask me to come over and do it for her lol.

EDIT I didn't see the link sorry I thought you meant to the one I put up
 
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