Want a fast computer - How are these specs?

Molly Mae

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Feb 19, 2017
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I had another thread yesterday where a user "Chug a lug" was very helpful, but I dont know how to find it anymore because its off the first page of results.

I am NOT a gamer. I am just someone who wants a fast computer.

When I click to open a program, I want it to open immediately. Not 10 to 15 seconds later.

I'm tired of waiting 2 minutes for photoshop to open and I'm tired of the computer freezing up when I have 20 Chrome tabs open.

Chug-a-lug gave me a great list of hardware I can put together. But then I saw this refurbished unit online and was wondering if I should buy this as a base, and then add to it?

> Intel Core i5-650 (3.2 GHz)

> 2TB Sata Hard Drive (could replace with SSD)

> 8GB DDR3

> DVDRW

It costs $270

Its here: https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ThinkCentre-M90p-Desktop-Professional/dp/B01ITP6BH8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487600877&sr=8-2&keywords=refurbished+lenovo+desktop

Is this worth buying and building from?

Or should I just start brand new?
 
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/K66xkT
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/K66xkT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($61.99 @ Jet)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $433.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-20 10:01 EST-0500
 

Molly Mae

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Feb 19, 2017
12
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510


Thank you for that!

That's what I was wondering (whether that was a good deal or not).