Compatibility / price cut i5 build

[Chasefooo]

Hello, I am building a computer for my grandmother and I was wanting a second opinion on this setup.i checked everything for compatibility to the best of my ability but I'm far from being an expert. I haven't bought anything yet. Also if possible is there anyway to cut cost on this and get it closer to 400$. She doesn't need a gpu as she doesn't play any games that would require more than the intigrated hd2000.






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[Raiddinn]

Buy her a computer from DELL or something. They are made for this kind of thing.

 

[geekapproved]

I agree.

Granny doesn't need a i5-2500, Z68 and a SSD.

How bout a i5-2300 and a H61? Or a i3-2100 and a H61?

What is she going to do a with a 32GB SSD hd??? Wouldn't a 500GB standard hd make a lot more sense?? Yes I know standard hd's are a little expensive right now, but she's gonna have to buy one anyways because 32GB will last her what a week?

You could do i3-2120/H61/Memory for under $200.

 

[Chasefooo]

@ raidinn I would but I couldn't find any that we're of the same level parts for even close to 400$ and I think she will really benefit from an ssd

 

[Chasefooo]

Oh sorry I forgot to mention that she already has a compatible 1 tb hdd
And she wants one that will last, and she does a lot of multi tasking

 

[elbert]

Two things you should never be cheap on in a PC is the motherboard and power supply. You OK on the motherboard but I suggest you change the power supply to a Antec 380D green.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033

The SSD you have is to small plus you should get a SATA 3 drive. Windows 7 will take on its own 25GB's so I suggest a more roomy 64GB with the Crucial M4.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441

 

[elbert]

Newegg has a great DIY build with a i5 2400.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.752648
I would caution tho on using the power supply in this combo. Maybe get the Antec 380D green.

If granny likes to game I suggest the A6-3670k as its GPU is far better than Intels.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.789240

 

[Chasefooo]

@ elbert Hmmm well I already have a DVD drive and a hdd. I could get the psu you reccomended, but I wouldn't be able to get the larger ssd as im getting into too much cost. ( I could use the small one for just a boot drive) or would it be better to cut down on the CPU or mobo and get a bigger ssd and use as boot drive and storage for most of her programs

 

[vigilante212]

I don't think your Grandma will notice the difference of an SSD of any size.

 

[geekapproved]

SSD and a i5-2500 and Z68 in Grandma's computer is absolutely ridiculous. lol

It would run exactly the same with a H61/i3 at half the cost. A 32gb SSD is going to be full as soon as you load Windows and God knows she doesn't need a quad core cpu.

What is granny going to do with a quad core that a dual core w/hyperthreading can't do just as fast??

 

[Chasefooo]

@ vigilant She types on computers for a living and boot time and windows responsiveness in really important to her

 

[Chasefooo]

SSD and a i5-2500 and Z68 in Grandma's computer is absolutely ridiculous. lol

It would run exactly the same with a H61/i3 at half the cost. A 32gb SSD is going to be full as soon as you load Windows and God knows she doesn't need a quad core cpu.

What is granny going to do with a quad core that a dual core w/hyperthreading can't do just as fast??

So would you reccomended a i3 2125 ( with the hd 3000 graphics) and the asrock h61icafe with different ram and a larger ssd

 

[Chasefooo]

Chasefooo - what hacking site or internet terrorist group does your GRANDMOTHER belong to needing a rig like that.?

Haha she just wants a really fast computer that can run anything and she has money to spend

 

[Chasefooo]

nothing strong than an i5-2400 and a good H61 motherboard will do fine like stated above.
and the i5-2400 is only because she wants or you want to spend the money..

Little bit of both she wants the fastest thing on the block, but I guess we do live in Amish country....

 

[Chasefooo]

still an i5-2500K and Z68 is too much...
for her anyways.

Alright Im gonna go with the i3 2125 and the h61 asrock with the crucial 64 gb ssd

 

[Chasefooo]

Best answer selected by Chasefooo.

 

[Raiddinn]

I am going to own my grand kids on Battlefield 35 (or whatever else is out then) when I am a grandpa. Just sayin.

 

[Chasefooo]

Haha or final fantasy 9K-5

 

[Chasefooo]

Due to a budget increase, her decision, I will now be going with.



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[Raiddinn]

Can you get the EarthWatts 430 for the same price as the 380? Often times they are very close and if so you might as well take the step up.

Also, OCZ SSDs have some of the highest failure rates (they are probably giving you the deal because they can't sell them retail). Just wanted to alert you to that before you buy it. Crucial M4 has very low failure rates.

If your grandma wants to get heavy into the productivity apps, you might want a 64 bit version of windows and want to move up to 8GB of Kingston or Crucial RAM instead of the 4GB you have listed. It is usually not too expensive to step up from 4 to 8 and it can make a lot of things much easier for the PC.

 

[Chasefooo]

Can you get the EarthWatts 430 for the same price as the 380? Often times they are very close and if so you might as well take the step up.

Also, OCZ SSDs have some of the highest failure rates (they are probably giving you the deal because they can't sell them retail). Just wanted to alert you to that before you buy it. Crucial M4 has very low failure rates.

If your grandma wants to get heavy into the productivity apps, you might want a 64 bit version of windows and want to move up to 8GB of Kingston or Crucial RAM instead of the 4GB you have listed. It is usually not too expensive to step up from 4 to 8 and it can make a lot of things much easier for the PC.

Ok thanks I'll look for the psu and a better ssd, about the ram, she doesn't do much in the productivity section if she ever does Want to I'll get her two more sticks

 

[Chasefooo]

don't really need a Z68 if your NOT overclocking but it's not my money...
what GPU (graphics card) and you stated you have a HDD to carry over right.?

The z68 I founds on sale for bout 90$ I figured it would be better because of the features and the 1600 ram slots
As for now I was gonna use the i5's intigrated hd2000, would that be good enough for very light games(zelda).
And yes she has a decent 500 gb sata in her old computer

 

[Raiddinn]

What is she doing with it if she types on computers for a living and she isn't using productivity apps?

Is she like a Youtube celebrity or something?

The HD2000 graphics are nothing to write home about, but they aren't the worst thing in the world either. For very undemanding stuff it should be fine.

 

[Chasefooo]

What is she doing with it if she types on computers for a living and she isn't using productivity apps?

Is she like a Youtube celebrity or something?

The HD2000 graphics are nothing to write home about, but they aren't the worst thing in the world either. For very undemanding stuff it should be fine.

oh sorry i was thinking of like after effects and such. she uses ms office alot and does a ton of multitasking. do you think it would be better to go with 1333 8 gb, or 1600 4 gb.

 

[Chasefooo]

ok thank you very much