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April 23, 2013 5:02:25 PM

Hello, i am building a budget computer for my father. he will NOT be gaming on this PC just for work and email nothing big deal. he has a budget of $250 we DON'T need a screen or a mouse or a keyboard or an operating system.
This is what i came up with!
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/SCVQ

If you have any suggestions for me or can make me something better then please do! Thank you in advance!

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April 23, 2013 5:35:16 PM

I wouldn't buy anything from logisys and I can't really recommend another non performance CPU cooler. otherwise for $250, you can't do much better. What about a PSU? I would just get one of these dinky units: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
I haven't run a PC with a cellery CPU for along time, if he's not too tech savy he won't notice a difference between that and a pentium which I would use for a non gaming build.
April 23, 2013 5:39:02 PM

of course i cant believe i forgot the PSU! could u recommend a cpu that u think would be better?

also if possible could you find a better cpu cooler? with thermal paste pre applied if possible
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April 23, 2013 5:47:13 PM

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/.Hog/saved/1vzV

Dropped the cooler (CPU comes with one, paste pre-applied), added new RAM (4GB), upgraded to a 500GB HDD for about a dollar more, and you didn't choose a power supply, so I picked one that will be sure to be quality.

Problem is that it comes to $261.14 in the end.
April 23, 2013 5:50:24 PM

ihog said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/.Hog/saved/1vzV

Dropped the cooler (CPU comes with one, paste pre-applied), added new RAM (4GB), upgraded to a 500GB HDD for about a dollar more, and you didn't choose a power supply, so I picked one that will be sure to be quality.

Problem is that it comes to $261.14 in the end.


it comes with a cooler? i was researching it and dident see anything about that could you confirm?
never mind found it! thank you for all your help you guys. i will be going with the build that ihog made me. thank you
April 23, 2013 6:00:39 PM

ihog said:
CPUs come with stock coolers.


Thanks for all your help! will be going with what you said! thank you
April 23, 2013 6:04:55 PM

Edited my post, just added some clarity, and some peace of mind.
April 23, 2013 7:20:44 PM

ihog said:
Edited my post, just added some clarity, and some peace of mind.


Thanks so much just placed my order! thanks for all your help.
April 23, 2013 7:30:06 PM

No problem!
April 24, 2013 2:51:26 PM

The Antec VP-450w and that Seasonic are much better. The builders series uses cheap capicitors and is known for them blowing.
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