Hey all. So now my brother-in-law's mother wants a new computer and she wants me to build it for her. Of course she can't be wanting a new $2000 performance gaming rig, no she needs to spend $450 or less!
BTW, She's an old school teacher who will NOT be gaming, overclocking, etc. This is just for email, word processing, internet...
Anyway, here's what I found so far:
CPU: Intel Core i3-530
M/B: GIGABYTE GA-H55M-UD2H
CPU + M/B Combo = $196.98 - $10 MIR = $186.98
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws 2 x 2GB DDR3 1600 - $97
HDD: WD5000AAKS - $55.99
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-400CX - $49.99 + $1.99 Shipping - $20 MIR = $31.98
Case: COOLER MASTER Elite RC-310 - $39.99 - $10 MIR = $29.99
ODD: SAMSUNG 24X CD/DVD Burner - $19.99
Total: $421.93
My worries:
1. Will using the integrated graphics of the CPU cause any problems? Will it slow down the computer? Will the graphics be good enough for the uses mentioned above?
2. I really like my WD6400AAKS. I assume the 500GB won't be quite as fast, but is it a good drive?
3. The big one: I know Corsair generally makes excellent PSUs, but I don't see this one in the recommended PSU list. Are there any problems with it? Anything better for the price? And of course, I believe 400W is enough for this build. Am I right?
Finally, if there's anything I missed, anything I should know, comments, ways to save more, hellos... Please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
P.S. I know that in general your better off going with something like Dell at this price point, but we didn't find anything she liked.
BTW, She's an old school teacher who will NOT be gaming, overclocking, etc. This is just for email, word processing, internet...
Anyway, here's what I found so far:
CPU: Intel Core i3-530
M/B: GIGABYTE GA-H55M-UD2H
CPU + M/B Combo = $196.98 - $10 MIR = $186.98
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws 2 x 2GB DDR3 1600 - $97
HDD: WD5000AAKS - $55.99
PSU: Corsair CMPSU-400CX - $49.99 + $1.99 Shipping - $20 MIR = $31.98
Case: COOLER MASTER Elite RC-310 - $39.99 - $10 MIR = $29.99
ODD: SAMSUNG 24X CD/DVD Burner - $19.99
Total: $421.93
My worries:
1. Will using the integrated graphics of the CPU cause any problems? Will it slow down the computer? Will the graphics be good enough for the uses mentioned above?
2. I really like my WD6400AAKS. I assume the 500GB won't be quite as fast, but is it a good drive?
3. The big one: I know Corsair generally makes excellent PSUs, but I don't see this one in the recommended PSU list. Are there any problems with it? Anything better for the price? And of course, I believe 400W is enough for this build. Am I right?
Finally, if there's anything I missed, anything I should know, comments, ways to save more, hellos... Please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
P.S. I know that in general your better off going with something like Dell at this price point, but we didn't find anything she liked.