Good Home Build?

[kryilce]

Hi I was just wondering if this is a good build for simple stuff. Mostly just programs like word, surfing the web, and school work.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138283

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103953

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108211

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275


Will I run into any problems or is there better parts for similar price? Thanks

 

[nutmanmatt]

Hi I was just wondering if this is a good build for simple stuff. Mostly just programs like word, surfing the web, and school work.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138283

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103953

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811108211

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275


Will I run into any problems or is there better parts for similar price? Thanks

That will be fine for daily tasks but i whould get this triple core cpu for a few bucks more give it a little more mulitasking power http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103872

 

[r0aringdrag0n]

Can I know your budget? We can help you better if we knew the budget range of your build. As of now, I'm going to assume it is around $350...correct me if I am wrong:

CPU: Intel Pentium G620 Sandy Bridge $73
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116399

Graphics: Integrated $0

MoBo: ASRock H61M-VS $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

PSU: COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS500-PCARD3-US 500W $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031

Case: NZXT Gamma $36
http://www.amazon.com/GAMMA-Classic-Interior-Chassis-Black/dp/B002UDK9U6

HDD: Western Digital - Caviar GP 500GB $90
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Western+Digital+-+Caviar+GP+500GB+Internal+Hard+Drive/8682311.p?id=1197679235869&skuId=8682311

RAM: G.SKILL NS 4GB Model F3-10600CL9D-4GBNS $21
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231394

Heatsink+Fan: STOCK $0

DVD-ROM: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X $16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233

Total: $336

Explanation: I would go with this because of the CPU, it is a dual core Intel 2nd generation Sandy Bridge CPU. It is great at simple tasks such as word and internet browsing and can even hold up to some light gaming (that is if there is a discrete gfx card), the intel integrated 2000 gfx is perfect for online videos and normal work. I'm going to other companies to buy parts because it is cheaper, such as the WD 500GB drive. It is $10 cheaper at bestbuy and also is a more reliable brand. The NZXT Gamma requires shipping (to where I live) and Amazon ships for free. I chose the G.Skill RAM because the heatspreaders aren't necessary unless you're overclocking, which i doubt you are.

 

[kryilce]

Can I know your budget? We can help you better if we knew the budget range of your build. As of now, I'm going to assume it is around $350...correct me if I am wrong:

CPU: Intel Pentium G620 Sandy Bridge $73
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116399

Graphics: Integrated $0

MoBo: ASRock H61M-VS $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

PSU: COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS500-PCARD3-US 500W $40
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031

Case: NZXT Gamma $36
http://www.amazon.com/GAMMA-Classic-Interior-Chassis-Black/dp/B002UDK9U6

HDD: Western Digital - Caviar GP 500GB $90
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Western+Digital+-+Caviar+GP+500GB+Internal+Hard+Drive/8682311.p?id=1197679235869&skuId=8682311

RAM: G.SKILL NS 4GB Model F3-10600CL9D-4GBNS $21
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231394

Heatsink+Fan: STOCK $0

DVD-ROM: SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X $16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151233

Total: $336

Explanation: I would go with this because of the CPU, it is a dual core Intel 2nd generation Sandy Bridge CPU. It is great at simple tasks such as word and internet browsing and can even hold up to some light gaming (that is if there is a discrete gfx card), the intel integrated 2000 gfx is perfect for online videos and normal work. I'm going to other companies to buy parts because it is cheaper, such as the WD 500GB drive. It is $10 cheaper at bestbuy and also is a more reliable brand. The NZXT Gamma requires shipping (to where I live) and Amazon ships for free. I chose the G.Skill RAM because the heatspreaders aren't necessary unless you're overclocking, which i doubt you are.

Yea my budget is just about $350. Thank you though I think the setup you have is great! Its only $4 more!

 

[kryilce]

Best answer selected by kryilce.

 

[kryilce]

Ok which OS should I go with. 32-bit or 64-bit?

 

[r0aringdrag0n]

64bit all the way. 64bit allows for more than 4GB of RAM to be in your system, and if you do only get 4GB, using a 32bit OS only allows around 3.5GB to be used

EDIT: If you read this today, and live in the US(which you probably do) then buy this RAM AND BUY NOWWWW!!!!!:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311
It is only $3 more expensive and is 8GB (who doesn't like 8GB of RAM? normal price is around $39)