Review office computer build

[kyeana]

I'm currently making a cheap computer to be used for browsing and office work, with the possibility of very rarely being used for virtualization.

I already have a HDD, DVD, monitors, and peripherals. It needs to support 2 1680x1050 monitors.

The price limit is roughly 400 before shipping. Here is what im thinking. Any thoughts or suggestions always welcome

Case: Cooler master Centurion 5:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119047

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-MA785G-UD3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128395

PSU: Corsair 400w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

Memory: G.Skill 2 gigs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674

 

[MothMusic]

I'm currently making a cheap computer to be used for browsing and office work, with the possibility of very rarely being used for virtualization.

I already have a HDD, DVD, monitors, and peripherals. It needs to support 2 1680x1050 monitors.

The price limit is roughly 400 before shipping. Here is what im thinking. Any thoughts or suggestions always welcome

Case: Cooler master Centurion 5:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119047

Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-MA785G-UD3H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128395

PSU: Corsair 400w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

Memory: G.Skill 2 gigs
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674

Virtualization uses up alot of ram, so you probably would want to go with 4gb, and for a new build ddr3 would be more appropriate as ddr2 is in the process of being discontinued.

That motherboard is made for crossfire, so your paying a bit more money for something you will never use. You can get a motherboard that has the same integrated gpu and the same amount of hdmi/dvi ports for $10 less if you go micro atx.

ASRock M3A785GMH/128M AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157168
$80 -Free Shipping

Crucial 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Desktop Memory Model CT25664BA1067 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148149
$78 For 2 sticks -Free Shipping

 

[crazy359]

yea 4gb of ram and if u want two monitors u need a video card like a 4650 or 9400gt,
u dont need a quad core, or if you do then it fine.

 

[kyeana]

hmm....normally i tend to shy away from ASRock stuff, but that is a nice price and it has been getting pretty solid review...perhaps i will give it a shot.

Thanks

 

[MothMusic]

hmm....normally i tend to shy away from ASRock stuff, but that is a nice price and it has been getting pretty solid review...perhaps i will give it a shot.

Thanks

Asrock is a solid brand. Many veteran members on here recommend there motherboards all the time.

 

[kyeana]

How times change I have heard both ways, but normally i like to stick with ASUS/Gigabye. However, ill give them a shot.

@crazy the HD 4200 suports dual moniors just fine. As for the quad core, i would rather have it for virtualization if we do go that route then not.

Thanks for all the advice

 

[kyeana]

No integrated gpu But no worries, i think the ASROck will be fine.

 

[MothMusic]

No integrated gpu But no worries, i think the ASROck will be fine.

Whoops, don't know how I missed that.

 

[kyeana]

It's all good. Thanks for the advice on this build

 

[BHBoy]

Whoops, don't know how I missed that.

I've also noticed that some of the more expensive ASUS boards (i.e. $120 range) have ATI Radeon HD 3300 onboard graphics, while some of the cheaper ones have HD 4200.

 

[MothMusic]

It's all good. Thanks for the advice on this build

Your welcome. Good luck with your build.

 

[BHBoy]

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