Need advice on $800 build for my aunt

[sooho1004]

Hi, I need help on a new build for my aunt. I don't know what to get, and don't know much about computers. I have build one computer few years ago, so i think i can do it again. All she will be doing is watch movies, surfing the internet and playing puzzle games.


Approximate Purchase Date: in few days


Budget Range: around $800 - $900


System Usage from Most to Least Important: Watching movies, surfing the internet, and minor gaming (mostly puzzle games)


Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, and OS


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: none


Country of Origin: US


Parts Preferences: 21" or 22" Monitor


Overclocking: No


SLI or Crossfire: No


Monitor Resolution:

 

[r0aringdrag0n]

CPU: Intel core i5 2300 $180
MoBo: ASRock H61M-VS $60
PSU: XIGMATEK NRP-PC Series ACXTNRP-PC402 $35
CASE: Xigmatek ASGARD II B/B CPC-T45UC-U01 $30
HDD: SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB $55
RAM: Team Elite Model TED34096M10667DC $34
Graphics: Radeon HD 4650 $47
DVD-ROM: SONY Black 18X DDU1681S-0B $17
Acer X223WDbd Monitor $130
Total: $588

 

[manu 11]

i5 2300 is a bit overkill, go for an i32100

 

[r0aringdrag0n]

It's overkill but still about $212 cheaper than budget...so just buy it!

 

[aznshinobi]

IMO, for your aunts purpose. Llano is probably a better option, but that's just me.

You could go with the build in my siggy.
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore
The $450 would fit you. Drop the 4830 and you have a total of $390.
Just get this monitor.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254055
This should total to about $480. If you are really nit picky about the monitor for 1 inch.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824262011

 

[sooho1004]

thanks for the help

 

[sooho1004]

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