- Jan 4, 2013
- 285
- 0
- 18,860
So a friend of the family asked me to build their kids their first computer. I'm kind of behind on what is out there now because there is SO MUCH.
Here are the requirements:
Either Ryzen or Intel build. Was thinking building around the i3 8300? That way they can use the integrated graphics and upgrade to a GPU later if they want.
Needs:
Budget: $500 or cheaper, cheaper will always be the main idea here as it's their first computer. Their kids are like ages 8-10 I believe.
CPU: with integrated graphics, or cheap decent one that will fit well with a budget GPU.
GPU: if possible to fit into budget with CPU. Was thinking gtx 970 possibly?
PSU: Have no idea what wattage I would need for this, so leave opinions.
MOBO: No idea again what to get for an i3 8300.
SSD: I see 120gb and 248gb for like $25-50 now, so I don't think that should be a huge issue.
CASE: See many decent ones for around $50.
RAM: No idea on this one either.
MONITOR Cheap one. Will probably have to go used on this as these can get overpriced really fast it seems. I've seen some for like $50-60 refurb 16:9 I think.
They can worry about getting a mouse and keyboard from wal-mart or something. I just want to know the best possible build at the cheapest price with items listed above. I am fully capable of putting it all together, so parts are fine. Thanks for help in advance and let me know anything I might have missed.
Here are the requirements:
Either Ryzen or Intel build. Was thinking building around the i3 8300? That way they can use the integrated graphics and upgrade to a GPU later if they want.
Needs:
Budget: $500 or cheaper, cheaper will always be the main idea here as it's their first computer. Their kids are like ages 8-10 I believe.
CPU: with integrated graphics, or cheap decent one that will fit well with a budget GPU.
GPU: if possible to fit into budget with CPU. Was thinking gtx 970 possibly?
PSU: Have no idea what wattage I would need for this, so leave opinions.
MOBO: No idea again what to get for an i3 8300.
SSD: I see 120gb and 248gb for like $25-50 now, so I don't think that should be a huge issue.
CASE: See many decent ones for around $50.
RAM: No idea on this one either.
MONITOR Cheap one. Will probably have to go used on this as these can get overpriced really fast it seems. I've seen some for like $50-60 refurb 16:9 I think.
They can worry about getting a mouse and keyboard from wal-mart or something. I just want to know the best possible build at the cheapest price with items listed above. I am fully capable of putting it all together, so parts are fine. Thanks for help in advance and let me know anything I might have missed.
T01ACA 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram