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EnderManGamezz

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I am Building a computer for someone. the person is only using it for work and i want to make sure it will run like its supposed to.

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CPU - i5-8400
motherboard - Gigabyte Z370M
Crucial ballistix sport LT 8GB
Power - EVGA 550 Watt 80+ gold
OS - Windows 10
 
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Intel stock coolers are very quiet, consistently making Frostytech's top-10 for quiet. Unless these machines will be ridden very hard, the stock performance should be sufficient.
In any case, there is no reason to waste money on a Coolermaster product, when equivalent or better options are available for the same or lower price. If you do want another cooler, the Gammax 400 (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856005&cm_re=gammaxx_400-_-35-856-005-_-Product) is <$24 with free shipping.
The 92mm Raijintek Aidos (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA66Z28G2596) is only $17.
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EnderManGamezz

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Nothing too demanding as long as its ability to run windows with no problems. we live in Cleveland OH and we have a monitor,KB and mouse I did not include them in the list
 
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Using a z series motherboard without a K series CPU is wasted money (unless your friend will want a K CPU later). If by work you mean stuff like typing, nearly anything will be good, but if you mean video editing, CAD, e.ct, you may desire more power.
 
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Is the RAM 1x8 or 2x4? The latter will give you slightly better performance; the former leaves a RAM slot available for an upgrade.
You may want to get a cheap video card like a GT710 just to avoid using system memory for video functions, especially if he wants to use multiple monitors.
 
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sla70r

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To be honest, when it comes to basic work computers, I would really think hard about helping them select a pre-built. Unless this is your business and you plan on servicing the PC when something goes wrong, you'll save yourself a lot of time and hassle.
 
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coozie7

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.70 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B360M GAMING PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $596.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-07 14:15 EDT-0400

Fully costed out.

As sla70r points out, it may be better to look into a prebuilt system.
 
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mcconkeymike

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You are correct that it isn't needed, but considering how terrible Intel stock coolers are, it is always a good idea to put something else on there. I've run a 212 EVO on my i3 "server" for years and it stays nice and cool.
 
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Onus

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Intel stock coolers are very quiet, consistently making Frostytech's top-10 for quiet. Unless these machines will be ridden very hard, the stock performance should be sufficient.
In any case, there is no reason to waste money on a Coolermaster product, when equivalent or better options are available for the same or lower price. If you do want another cooler, the Gammax 400 (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856005&cm_re=gammaxx_400-_-35-856-005-_-Product) is <$24 with free shipping.
The 92mm Raijintek Aidos (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA66Z28G2596) is only $17.
 
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