Need Help Building $700 Home Use Computer

csidog

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Hello Everyone!

I am building a computer for a friend of mine, what he wants is not a gaming computer, but a computer with some power.

Approximate Purchase Date: This week

Budget Range: Around $700 CAD


System Usage from Most to Least Important: At home personal use computer, surfing the internet, watching movies, burning movies


Parts Not Required: Monitor, Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.NCIX.com, www.memoryexpress.com, www.tigerdirect.ca


Country of Origin: Canada


Parts Preferences: Doesn't really matter

Overclocking: No


SLI or Crossfire: No


Additional Comments: Just need a home computer with some power within the budget


Thanks!
 

manu 11

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intel core i5 2400 3.1 ghz
antec 300 illusion case
gskill ripjaws x 2x2gb cl8 1600mhz
ASRock H61M-VS LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Antec EarthWatts Green EA-380D
samsung spinpoint f3 1tb.

that should be in your budget.
the integrated graphic of 2400 should be enough for watching movies and core i5 will be powerful for burning movies pretty quick

or if you want a dedicated gfx, the 4670 will be enough