Update build for Mom

[jrank001]

Hello Folks:

I'm in the process of upgrading my Moms computer. The rig was built in 2006. She goes on it to check email, her bank account, maybe play a few games, and Youtube. When I visit, I like to go on there and would like some horse power when I do use it. But that is far from important. The cost is. I've attached the parts from Newegg I want to use. Am I over doing it? Can I cut cost anywhere? As always thanks for the help guys/gals.

 

[rayraysfunhouse]

lol upgrade thats close to a whole new build.

 

[woboy]

More than she needs, probably (except video card) all you need.
Pentium 3258G would be fine for her (I built Pentium G860 web browsers).
Which Games determine video strength needed.

 

[rayraysfunhouse]

The G3258 would be plenty and if not going with a video card could go less than 500w psu

 

[jrank001]

I kinda thought the same as being a bit to much.

 

[rayraysfunhouse]

But if planning to go with a GPU in the future could be good to go with a little bigger PSU.

 

[jrank001]

This is what I decided on and ordered.

 

[trents]

You could save around $100 if your would go with one of the higher end AMD APUs instead of that Intel CPU. It would give you a definite increase in "horsepower" and have enough GPU power to play a lot of games at reasonable frame rates, even without a discrete video card. AMD's APUs have less CPU power but more GPU power than Intel's offerings at this point in time.

 

[Theocnoob]

Your mothers usage model would be well served by an A4-5000 BGA integrated on a mobo for $50-60. Seriously, don't waste money on this build. I do everything your mother does on AMD's cheapest APU and it's fine.

 

[jrank001]

Thanks for all the input. I should have waited longer for more responses before I ordered parts.

 

[rayraysfunhouse]

Thanks for all the input. I should have waited longer for more responses before I ordered parts.

It happens. I did the same thing when I did my build.

 

[devlos]

If you've already ordered the parts I think your mom is going to be very happy with the upgraded performance, you too

 

[jrank001]

I'll update when I fire this rig up.

 

[Theocnoob]

Just noticed-- you went with an 8400 GS? That card is from 2007 dude. 7 years old. I wouldn't be surprised if the onboard graphics on the Pentium were better than that card. Not surprised at all. What possessed you to buy such an ancient card?