Need new motherboard and processor to run Office Programs for around $100

Edric Valentine

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I'm building my mom a new computer, the only programs she will EVER use are Office and Chrome, nothing else. We already have all the other components except for a motherboard, processor and GPU (won't really need this because she will be fine with the integrated graphics). We need these parts (except GPU) for around $100.

I'm looking at theses parts

AMD A4-7300
AMD A6-6400k

There is only a small difference in there prices at the local store.

I'll just get a cheap motherboard that can fit the processor.

If you think I can get a better bang for your buck at a similar price range, please recommend me a good motherboard and processor.

Thanks!
 
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These would honestly perform better than the APU's you listed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4400 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $110.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-11 21:12 EDT-0400

The Pentium chip is newer, offers more features, and would be a better recommendation for an Office PC.
The motherboard is good for the price, and will work well for business application.

StormBrew

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These would honestly perform better than the APU's you listed.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4400 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $110.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-11 21:12 EDT-0400

The Pentium chip is newer, offers more features, and would be a better recommendation for an Office PC.
The motherboard is good for the price, and will work well for business application.
 
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