recommend a new rig

[zjlim86]

I think this is going to be overkill..but oh well,

looking for a new rig for my dad

Requirements

- watch show, surf net
- able to support 32" LED TV
- need OS
- perhaps a good audio?
- Casing must remain cool and silent
- good and lasting (that explain the budget)

Do not need

- SSD
- Monitor
- Keyboard, mouse

budget $2000 (this is where the overkill part is) any recommendation? looking to build at PCThemes.

 

[zjlim86]

any recommendation?

 

[theuser]

@MyNextcom

the on board Audio is decent enough for movies.

an i3 will handle movies just fine.

you don't even need $2000 for this.

 

[zjlim86]

@MyNextcom

the on board Audio is decent enough for movies.

an i3 will handle movies just fine.

you don't even need $2000 for this.

thank..maybe can recommend a haswell build?

 

[royfrosty]

Honestly your budget seems too much.

If you insist on Haswell then

Asrock H81M DGS + i3 4130 ~ $218
ADATA 4gb 1600mhz ~ $45
WD Blue 1tb ~ $78
CM311 Chassis + FSP Hexa 500w ~ $105
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~$115

Total ~ $582 Buy at tradepac DIY

 

[nippp0n]

I think this is going to be overkill..but oh well,

looking for a new rig for my dad

Requirements

- watch show, surf net
- able to support 32" LED TV
- need OS
- perhaps a good audio?
- Casing must remain cool and silent
- good and lasting (that explain the budget)

Do not need

- SSD
- Monitor
- Keyboard, mouse

budget $2000 (this is where the overkill part is) any recommendation? looking to build at PCThemes.

Check the other thread for your reco.

 

[zjlim86]

Honestly your budget seems too much.

If you insist on Haswell then

Asrock H81M DGS + i3 4130 ~ $218
ADATA 4gb 1600mhz ~ $45
WD Blue 1tb ~ $78
CM311 Chassis + FSP Hexa 500w ~ $105
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~$115

Total ~ $582 Buy at tradepac DIY

haa..that what I told my dad...but he insist on the best...so trying to see wat the best that can be recommended. best is high electric efficiency etc.

 

[zjlim86]

Check the other thread for your reco.

noted with thanks