[New Build] Home/Office Build HELP!

March 28, 2012 7:37:25 PM

Helping my dad build an Office/Home computer for the family I need your guys' help!

Approximate Purchase Date: Month or so

Budget Range: 500-550

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing/Image Sharing/Office Work

Parts Not Required:Mouse, Speakers, Keyboard

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: Anything

Overclocking: NO

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: Any

Thanks in advance!

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James McKeane

March 28, 2012 8:08:27 PM

suitedupmon said:

Helping my dad build an Office/Home computer for the family I need your guys' help!

Approximate Purchase Date: Month or so

Budget Range: 500-550

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing/Image Sharing/Office Work

Parts Not Required:Mouse, Speakers, Keyboard

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: Anything

Overclocking: NO

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: Any

Thanks in advance!

pcpartspicker isn't reading newegg for some odd reason, but here is an idea on the direction I think you should be heading.

Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G620 2.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($70.64 @ Compuvest)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H61M-S2H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($24.99 @ Adorama)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Green 500GB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.13 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 380W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH22NS90B DVD/CD Writer ($25.94 @ Adorama)
Monitor: Acer G185HAb 18.5" Monitor ($79.15 @ CompUSA)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $528.81
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-03-28 16:06 EDT-0400)

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suitedupmon

March 28, 2012 9:21:20 PM

Thanks for the fast responses!

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suitedupmon

March 28, 2012 9:25:16 PM

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suitedupmon

March 28, 2012 9:26:43 PM

Pezcore27 said:

CASE = Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case - $29.99

PSU = CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - $44.99 (before $20.00 mir + $8 off w/ promo code EMCNGHG72, ends 3/29)

CPU = Intel Pentium G850 Dual-Core Desktop Processor - $87.99

MOBO = GIGABYTE GA-H61M-S2H Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - $69.99 (before $10.00 mir)

RAM = G.SKILL NS 4GB (2 x 2GB) Desktop Memory - $22.99

DVD Burner = LG DVD Burner 24X Black SATA Model - $17.99

HDD = Samsung by Seagate Spinpoint F3 500GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive - $84.99 (before $5 off w/ promo code EMCNGHC57, ends 4/2)

OS = Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - $99.99

MONITOR = Acer G205HVbd Black 20" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - $89.99

TOTAL = $548.91 (before rebates/promo codes, shipping not included)

I noticed that the Mobo does not have on board video card, will this mean I need a video card?

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James McKeane

March 28, 2012 9:31:18 PM

suitedupmon said:

I noticed that the Mobo does not have on board video card, will this mean I need a video card?

The G850 has Intel HD Graphics 2000 onboard.

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suitedupmon

March 28, 2012 9:36:00 PM

James McKeane said:

The G850 has Intel HD Graphics 2000 onboard.

This means I don't need a graphics card, right. Thanks for the quick responses!

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James McKeane

March 28, 2012 9:52:06 PM

suitedupmon said:

This means I don't need a graphics card, right. Thanks for the quick responses!

yes that is correct. in the future, if you tire of intel's standard graphics processor, you can always buy a cheap pcie 2.0 x16 graphics card for 30-40 bucks and get an instant graphics upgrade. you could also technically upgrade your cpu with better onboard graphics...but c'mon...$40 vs $140...

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suitedupmon

March 28, 2012 10:32:28 PM

James McKeane said:

yes that is correct. in the future, if you tire of intel's standard graphics processor, you can always buy a cheap pcie 2.0 x16 graphics card for 30-40 bucks and get an instant graphics upgrade. you could also technically upgrade your cpu with better onboard graphics...but c'mon...$40 vs $140...

Thank you so much. You are very helpful, thank you!

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Pezcore27

March 28, 2012 10:36:42 PM

Sorry I couldn't get back to you sooner, got caught in traffic on my way home from work. Yes the graphics are integrated with the CPU. The board I chose will allow you to use the graphics or add a dedicated graphics card.

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