Need double check on whether this medium budget build works

[opqpop]

Hey, I'm building a medium/high-end desktop for my parents. Just wanted to check there's nothing glaringly wrong with this system, or if there are any suggestions for certain pieces. My budget is <$1k. My parents mostly just use it to watch videos online, web browsing, and writing documents in office.

Note the GPU is there because I need it to play a few low-end games from time to time (specifically, League of Legends). Not looking to overclock.

One thing I'm concerned about is the reviews for my case says I need an ATX PSU even though the case is microATX. I couldn't figure out whether my PSU is indeed ATX or not.

OS ($100): Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit, System Builder OEM DVD 1 Pack (New Packaging)

CPU ($185): Intel Core i5-4430 Quad-Core Desktop Processor 3.0 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1150 - BX80646I54430

Motherboard ($45): MSI H81M-P33 LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Memory ($150): CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory Model CMZ16GX3M2A1600C9

Storage ($54): Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD SATA 6 Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive ST1000DM003

Video Card ($78): EVGA GeForce GT 730 2GB GDDR5 64bit DVI/HDMI/VGA Low Profile Graphics Card 02G-P3-3733-KR

Case ($35): HEC 6K28BB8F Black 0.8mm SECC Steel MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case

Power Supply ($38): SeaSonic SS-300ET Bronze 300W ATX12V V2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - OEM

CD ($22): ASUS Black 18X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DVD-E818AAT (DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GE) - OEM

Monitor ($220): ASUS VE278Q Black 27" 1920x1080 2ms Full HD HDMI LED Backlight LCD Monitor w/Speakers 300 cd/m2 ASCR 10,000,000:1

Total - $937

 

[zeyuanfu]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.20 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $725.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-20 18:28 EDT-0400
This would be as good as it gets with 725 for the core parts.

 

[jasonite]

Here is my recommendation: I'll explain in the next post.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($103.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($32.17 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.34 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Dell P2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $798.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 17:39 EDT-0400

 

[jasonite]

The CPU I picked is much better than the 4430, but is only costs about $10 more, it's the sweet spot for value. You've got a good micro-atx motherboard and case for not much money, and 8gb of RAM; nobody needs 16gb of ram unless they are video/photo editing professionals. I picked a higher performing and much more reliable HDD for you, and it has a 5year warranty as well.

I got a fast entry-level GPU that should be all you need for your games, and it's just $100. I made sure you got a high-quality power supply so you shouldn't have any probs with power shut-off's, etc. I changed the monitor because you'll want an IPS monitor that does not use a technology called PWM (pulse width management), which causes flickering and eye strain. All for under $800. You have several options for cases so substitute to your heart's content, just make sure it supports front-end USB 3.0. Ask me if you have any q's Hope that helps.

J

 

[mdocod]

If you're going to go nuts, go nuts:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.94 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer i11 74.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($111.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC i2769Vm 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1184.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 18:46 EDT-0400


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer i11 74.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($111.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 740 1GB Superclocked Video Card ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 24MB35DM-B 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($164.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $882.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 18:51 EDT-0400


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($106.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer A11 74.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M EXTREME4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($111.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Silverstone PS09B MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 24MB35DM-B 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($164.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $767.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 19:00 EDT-0400

I wouldn't bother with a GT730 when you can have almost the same performance from an iGPU on the A8-7600 with a lower implementation cost.