Which GPU tp buy?

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

Hello guys! I'm buying a new computer for my mother as a birthday gift. She only does browsing, watches videos and works with Microsoft programs, she's a teacher and needs it for school work. I was thinking abou a GTX 750 or 750ti, but those might be overkill. Any good choice? I'm thinking about a cheap desktop below 800$.

chemmajorp53 · Jan 7, 2017

Just use the iGPU and make it a really small PC. The gpu in an i5 6500 will work just fine and you can spend the money you would have spent on the GPU on a nice SSD.

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

I don't like CPUs with integrated graphics. Tell me some good GPU fpr those use types. It will be a MiniITX build for desktop.

Stubbies · Jan 7, 2017

Heh if the CPU in that system has a built in GPU just use that. No need for a discrete video card for just what is listed.

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

Does the graphics from the CPU work fine for that? That would be nice!

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

Is a Intel Core i3-7300T work fine?

Stubbies · Jan 7, 2017

For everything you listed that your mom would be doing it is plenty fine. Nothing there will present a problem. Now if she got into gaming that is a different story all together.

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

Lol my mom isn't gamer haha

chemmajorp53 · Jan 7, 2017

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3YzKNN

I'd build something like this for her, fast as hell for everyday tasks, fits in tight spaces, and if she needs more RAM you can just add another stick

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

Thanks bro! Nice idea!

Stubbies · Jan 7, 2017

Intel site shows that CPU has a built in GPU so should be fine. Specs at link.

http://ark.intel.com/products/97457/Intel-Core-i3-7300T-Processor-4M-Cache-3_50-GHz

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

So, you say it doesn't need added GPU? I wouldn't like if she had a PC that's crappy as hell as the other one, super slow.

chemmajorp53 · Jan 7, 2017

The iGPU is perfectly adequate for all the tasks you described

Stubbies · Jan 7, 2017

No need for discrete graphics for just basic work/browsing like that.

The parts chemmajorp53 linked would work good and that has a i5 versus the i3. The CPU upgrade is your biggest concern for her to get stuff done.

rcald2000 · Jan 7, 2017

I hear you about the integrated. I like GPUs as well. When I visit my mom, I like that I can chill over there at her place and play PC games with her grandchildren. Good stuff. Nothing wrong with having a GTX 1050 or 1050 Ti.

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

Will it need a Cpu cooler? After i get it I'll send you pcpartpicker link and you tell me if it's fine

Stubbies · Jan 7, 2017

It will definitely need a CPU cooler. The real question is are you getting just a CPU purchase or one that comes with a stock Intel cooler already supplied.

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

The case will be a ncase m1 v5 but i don't know if the fans can handle the cpu

rcald2000 · Jan 7, 2017

The i5-6500 comes with a stock Intel CPU cooler. Only their overclockable 'k' CPUs require a 3rd party cooler. However, the Intel Kaby Lake replacement comes out in a few weeks. Unless this is an urgent purchase, or you find a sale on the i5-6500, why not hold out for it's replacement? It'll be called the i5-7500.

lmsrcmig06 · Jan 7, 2017

I'll get me done, wait.

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