SImple PC Build Help (Internet/email/word)

Jthall5105

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Hello, I am looking at building a new computer, but it isn't for me it is for my grandpa. He doesn't do much on it besides using the internet / email and then for word/excel purposes. I am not sure what to get for him, but I do know that it can't be that expensive. I am looking for something in like the $250-400 range. I do know that I would prefer to use an Intel CPU over AMD and there really isn't any need for a SSD in my opinion or anything more then 500gb HDD aince he doesn't have much that he would need a ton of space for. I am not sure what he has currently all I know is that it is fairly old possibly 5-10 years old (probably closer to 10).

Any suggestions would be appreciated, Like I said not sure what to get just was told he was thinking of wanting a new one and I haven't had enough time to do some research myself just yet.

Thanks in advance!
 
Solution

  • ■Intel Core i3 CPU
    ■SSD for performance boost
    ■Includes Windows disc

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($50.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.86 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical...

  • ■Intel Core i3 CPU
    ■SSD for performance boost
    ■Includes Windows disc

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($50.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.86 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $417.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-07 20:59 EDT-0400
 
Solution
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4400 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($50.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($35.78 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($86.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: $339.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-07 21:08 EDT-0400