New System (upgradable in future) HELP NEEDED pls :)

[alphaone]

Hi guys

I'm helping my GF to build a new system. I've lost touch with what's the bang-for-buck buys currently. Would like your kind recommendations please

Her requirements:

1) Surf net, simple office work (spreadsheet, words etc), watch movies.

2) Room for upgrades to (maybe) convert it to video editing machine. However, not any time soon or for at least 1 year. Was thinking maybe add ram / upgrade GFX card / change CPU when the need for vid editing arises.

3) Non-gaming system. Cheap n good value is the goal
Budget $800. Lesser = better haha.

4) Wi-Fi connectivity. Either build into mobo or buy card / dongle?


Was thinking of getting a smallish SSD for OS, then add 1 HDD for storage. Any models to suggest?


Clueless about mobo, CPU, RAM choice.


I recall reading somewhere about new Intel CPU chips with integrated gfx? Should I go for that option and thus save $ by not needing a GFX card?


For casing, she stumbled and really digging the Xigmatek Nebula C. However, couldn't spot it on the SLS price list. Also, this will mean restricting mobo choice to mITX. Not sure if it's a wise choice?


I'm planning to hoot on 11/11 sale if there are any gd buys. No hurry, so can wait further for Black Friday?

Will assemble everything myself.


Thank you all!

 

[DawnsTear]

[Mobo] H110M-ITX/D3 /w i3-6100 - $296.00
[RAM] Kingston DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) - $55.25** (Lazada)
[SSD] Samsung 850 Evo 250GB - $132.05" (Lazada)
[HDD] WD Blue 1TB/64MB - $77.00
[PSU] FSP Aurum S 500W Gold 80+ - $84.15** (Lazada)
[Case] Xigmatek Nebula - $109.00

[OS] Windows 7/8 Professional 64bit OEM - $29.00 (Reddit)

Total :- $782.45

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Use on-board graphic will do
Either buy a wireless USB adapter or
top up ard $100 for Gigabyte H170N-WIFI & Kingston DDR4 2133Mhz CL11 (8GB*1)

 

[alphaone]

Thanks DawnsTear

May I know why the choice for H110 chipset?

Also, 1600mhz ram vs 1800... not worth paying the difference since she's not gaming ya? Just the basic Kingston Value Rams would suffice?

 

[Goodshot]

Thanks DawnsTear

May I know why the choice for H110 chipset?

Also, 1600mhz ram vs 1800... not worth paying the difference since she's not gaming ya? Just the basic Kingston Value Rams would suffice?

H110 is the cheapest 6th gen cpu motherboard thats why . Even gaming i didnt go for 1800 ram because i didnt feel the diff , a better gpu then got diff

 

[alphaone]

Hmm, weird... can't seem to find H110 mobos and i3 6100 on PC Theme's latest price list.


-- Found the new chipsets on PC Theme's pricelist via their FB page Thx

 

[Goodshot]

Hmm, weird... can't seem to find H110 mobos and i3 6100 on PC Theme's latest price list.

Find in fuwell then , there shows $285 with i3 6100

 

[alphaone]

Have decided to fix CPU as i3 6100.

Should I top up and get DDR4? Saw that Skylake benefits from faster RAMS. G.Skill DDR4 2400Mhz CL15 8gb $82.

 

[Goodshot]

Have decided to fix CPU as i3 6100.

Should I top up and get DDR4? Saw that Skylake benefits from faster RAMS. G.Skill DDR4 2400Mhz CL15 8gb $82.

For office n movie i dun see the need , i rather spend $80 get a used amd gfx ,i like the sharpness of amd card in video( provided u had good 1080p monitor)