600 Duel monitor office build

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z8xJ
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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A88-M Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.26 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($42.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $561.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-23 10:52 EST-0500)

Base Total: $596.14
Mail-in Rebates: -$35.00
Total: $561.14

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z8zv
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CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 640 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($75.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.12 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7750 2GB Video Card ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($44.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $570.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-23 11:04 EST-0500)

he doesnt need a gaming card, second 6cores will be more useful.

got him a silent cooler, 300watts is low for a ps.

also he might need space so 120 ssd might not be enought.

but notbad

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CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Line-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $596.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-23 11:17 EST-0500)

here is similar spec i build for several PC in my office, exactly the same dual monitor setup   no need to get video card as onboard video from intel i3 is capable to handle everything. it comes with hdmi-DVI-VGA
- an SSD is a must for office to help multitask faster  
- a cooling? i3 is already cool and efficient processor. i beliece you dont need any custom cooler anymore
- no video card will both reduce power and avoid heat dissipated
- compact micro atx case will help our office to reserve some space

6cores are gonna be alot more useful for multitasking mate.

heres my revised build.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z8J3
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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P23 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $567.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-23 11:24 EST-0500)

Base Total: $582.89
Mail-in Rebates: -$20.00
Shipping: $4.99
Total: $567.88

ur price fully is Total: $596.87, and at that its only got 2 cores, and wont perform as fast or multitask as well as the 6core amd, but decent build tho.

^ dude... it is OP's build, not yours...

he wants an office efficient PC, not gaming poweruser
if you are engineer working on 1000 lines of codes or work on multiple sprdsheet
you will understand

i know, im just saying 6cores versus 2, wins anyday.

also im an it worker.

wow thanks for the great builds that what i was looking for an amd and intel. I will check them out this afternoon.

what do u prefer 2cores or 6?

heres ur amd build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z8J3
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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 760GM-P23 (FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $567.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-23 11:24 EST-0500)

Base Total: $582.89
Mail-in Rebates: -$20.00
Shipping: $4.99
Total: $567.88

and intel:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zadq
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $567.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-23 14:28 EST-0500)

as u see clearly the amd route alot better for the money.