[Build Help] Budget Non-Gaming CPU

[Germified]

Need some guidance and recommendations. Many thanks in advance.

Usage: Websurfing/Streaming/Downloads (Home)
Usb3.0 Ports are a must, Daily usage: 10-12 hours
Not interested in overclocking

Current rig is at least 5years, close to no reusable parts.

Appreciated, not particular about looks.

 

[royfrosty]

ASRock h81m hds + Pentium g3240 ~ $140
Crucial 4gb 1600mhz Value ram ~ $43
WD Blue 1tb ~ $70
Plextor m6s 128gb ~ $98
Inwin BK644 + 300w psu ~ $109
LG dvd drive ~ $21
Windows 8.1 64bit Pro ~ $30 (g2a.com)

Total ~ $511. Buy at tradepac. Diy

Optional purchase:

Dell S2340L 23inch eIPS Panel ~ $199
Dell P2314 23inch eIPS matte panel ~ $249

Logitech mk120 keyboard and mouse combo ~ $18

 

[Fatfool]

Just get a Zotac Zbox and install the OS of your choice on it. Don't even need to open the box

http://www.lazada.sg/zotac-zbox-ci320-custom-3-8gb-memory-120gb-ssd-414723.html

4 USB 3 ports, low power consumption (cos your usage tends to keep the machine on)

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Need some guidance and recommendations. Many thanks in advance.

Usage: Websurfing/Streaming/Downloads (Home)
Usb3.0 Ports are a must, Daily usage: 10-12 hours
Not interested in overclocking

Current rig is at least 5years, close to no reusable parts.

Appreciated, not particular about looks.

Download CPU-Z and check if your RAMs are of DDR3. If so, please reuse them, they are still relevant now.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

mITX powerhouse:

CPU+MB: Intel Pentium G3240 + ASUS H87I-PLUS @ $186
Cheapest solution with 6 USB 3.0 Intel ports.
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 4GB @ $38
HDD: HGST Deskstar NAS 3TB X6 @ $1020^ (Lazada Singapore)
18TB of awesomeness.
Highly reliable, high performance HGST HDDs with 3 years warranty.
PSU: FSP300-50HMN 300W [80 Plus] @ $39
Lower wattage quality PSU performs more efficient than higher wattage ones for such low power usage.
Do get a couple of Molex to SATA power adapter and run them in daisy chain to power all 6 HDDs.
CASE: Fractal Design Node 304 @ $129
Holds up to 6x 3.5" HDDs.
OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit [OEM] @ $33 (G2A)

Total: $1445

Buy others from Tradepac, #05-18.

^Price after Lazada 10% discount (TBA later)

15% discount possible on weekends too