Building a computer for office use

Noobgamer37 · Dec 2, 2017

I have someone who has asked me to build them a computer for around $500-600 including a monitor. The computer will be primarily used for office work. Just looking for recomended builds based off this info.

derekullo · Dec 2, 2017

A Dell Optiplex 3050 is in your budget.

www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/desktop-and-all-in-one-pcs/optiplex-3050-micro/spd/optiplex-3050-micro/s013o3050mffus?selectionState=eyJGUHJpY2UiOjYyOC45OSwiT0MiOiJzMDEzbzMwNTBtZmZ1cyIsIlF0eSI6MSwiTW9kcyI6W3siSWQiOjU3MiwiT3B0cyI6W3siSWQiOiJGRzAwMTMiLCJQcmljZSI6MTIwLjR9XX0seyJJZCI6NTExMywiT3B0cyI6W3siSWQiOiJFMTkxNkhDQyIsIlByaWNlIjoxMDkuOTksIkNvTW9kcyI6W119XX1dfQ%253D%253D

$628 with mouse, keyboard and monitor.

Ram can be cheaply upgraded if you need 8 gigabytes.

Noobgamer37 · Dec 2, 2017

derekullo :

Would this be better than anything i could build at this price point

Martell1977 · Dec 2, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-7100 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($62.87 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi - Deskstar 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.25 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On - iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($10.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($136.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Sceptre - E248W-1920 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $589.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-02 18:05 EST-0500

If not connecting to a office network, you can use Windows 10 Home and save $40.

Faster CPU, twice the RAM and easily upgradeable in every way as it's a Standard Mid-tower and a quality PSU.

Noobgamer37 · Dec 2, 2017

Martell1977 :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-7100 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($62.87 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi - Deskstar 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.25 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On - iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($10.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($136.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Sceptre - E248W-1920 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $589.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-02 18:05 EST-0500

If not connecting to a office network, you can use Windows 10 Home and save $40.

Faster CPU, twice the RAM and easily upgradeable in every way as it's a Standard Mid-tower and a quality PSU.

I have noticed this doesnt have an internet card i dont think they would have an Ethernet cable what would you recommend for this

Martell1977 · Dec 2, 2017

Noobgamer37 :

Are you asking about a wireless card or just a ethernet cable? There is an Ethernet port built into the motherboard.

If you just want a ethernet cable, any Cat5e cable will work. I can't really recommend one as the length you may need is specific to where the computer will sit in relation to the plug. Generally 6 to 10 feet long is the most common.

Noobgamer37 · Dec 2, 2017

Martell1977 :

No they will not have an ethernet cable so they will need something to allow the computer to connect to the internet wirelessly.

Martell1977 · Dec 2, 2017

OK, added a wireless network card:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-7100 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($62.87 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi - Deskstar 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.25 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On - iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($10.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($136.88 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus - PCE-AC55BT B1 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($33.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Sceptre - E248W-1920 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $623.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-02 19:29 EST-0500

Another way to save money would be if they want a smaller monitor, like a 21.5".

Noobgamer37 · Dec 8, 2017

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