- Sep 20, 2007
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So my folks are using a really old P4 system and I thought it would be a nice out of the blue gesture to build them a new rig. Obviously a budget build to fit their needs.
Approximate Purchase Date: Around 2 weeks.
Budget Range: $500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: web surfing, casual gaming, and a strange obsession with Google Earth.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: No (Have a left over from a previous W7pro 3-pack)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg Amazon
Location: Connecticut USA
Parts Preferences: None for this build.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: Aiming for a 1080 have one in mine which will be shared below.
Additional Comments: As stated before this will be a budget build for my parents whom are quite up there in age. They do play casual games but of course nothing intense so no dedicated GPU is needed. I would like to aim for a decent CPU to bring a quick and smooth experience as possible for them and to work as the GPU.
Now onto the things I have considered and would like you all to critique
A6-3670K/A75/4GB/1.5TB SuperCombo $314+ $20 shipping total $334
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956692&cm_sp=DIY_PC_Combos-_-956692-_-Combo
Acer S231HLbid Black 23" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LED-Backlight LCD monitor $115
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009295
Microsoft Desktop 400 5MH-00001 Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109232
The would total $469. Of course I am fully open to hearing alternatives. The Combo seems a bit overkill to their needs but seems to be a decent price but I do worry about the quality of the PSU that comes with the case.
Approximate Purchase Date: Around 2 weeks.
Budget Range: $500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: web surfing, casual gaming, and a strange obsession with Google Earth.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Do you need to buy OS: No (Have a left over from a previous W7pro 3-pack)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg Amazon
Location: Connecticut USA
Parts Preferences: None for this build.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: Aiming for a 1080 have one in mine which will be shared below.
Additional Comments: As stated before this will be a budget build for my parents whom are quite up there in age. They do play casual games but of course nothing intense so no dedicated GPU is needed. I would like to aim for a decent CPU to bring a quick and smooth experience as possible for them and to work as the GPU.
Now onto the things I have considered and would like you all to critique
A6-3670K/A75/4GB/1.5TB SuperCombo $314+ $20 shipping total $334
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.956692&cm_sp=DIY_PC_Combos-_-956692-_-Combo
Acer S231HLbid Black 23" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LED-Backlight LCD monitor $115
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009295
Microsoft Desktop 400 5MH-00001 Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109232
The would total $469. Of course I am fully open to hearing alternatives. The Combo seems a bit overkill to their needs but seems to be a decent price but I do worry about the quality of the PSU that comes with the case.
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