Work Computer build advice

Jmanvt

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I am looking to build a new computer for our F&I manager at a Toyota dealership that will be used to run two monitors for contracting purposes. Currently using an all-in-one that was purchased awhile ago and it just does not cut it (intel e5300/4gbs of ram)! The computer would have 8-10 browser tabs open, Excel, Acrobat Reader, APD, and our web based Menu system. I was thinking of either going with a cheaper Intel i5 quad or an AMD FX 8-core with 8gb of ram. If I go with an Intel, I could get away without buying a graphics card is what I am thinking since they have on board graphics and outputs on most motherboards.

Your opinions would be greatly appreciated and if I can come under the total budget ($850) that would be amazing!

Computer Budget: $450-550 (already have a copy of Windows 7)
Monitor Budget: $300 total (22"-23" preferred)

My thoughts:

CPU: i5 4460 or FX-8320
Mobo: H97 or.... Prefer small form factor (Mini ITX or Micro ATX)
Memory: 8GBs ($50-$60)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 120gb SSD ($53)
Video Card: Only if required
Optical drive: Cheap $15 drive ;)
Case: open to options, small and bland!
Monitor: 2x Acer H236HLBID 23" ($137.99@Bestbuy) Must be VESA compatible
PSU: 430w-500w? I am unsure without a video card!
OS: Already have Windows 7




 
for your purposes, you can probably easily get away with a APU instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7650K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($50.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill R379-M MicroATX Slim Case w/300W Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $476.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-05 11:47 EDT-0400
 
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