[Urgent] Recommend me a rig pls

[iichigoz]

Hi all,

My dad needs a new com as it just crashed on him. He was using a core2duo. His usage will be mostly be doing alot of documentations, surfing the net as well as some occasional youtube videos. Can anyone recommend a simple rig, one that loads fast as well and doesnt lag much. He probably need some moderate storage space to backup his photos as well. Need windows.

Budget $500-$800 but of course as low as possible as well.

Im thinking to head down sim lim later.

Thanks guys!

 

[Psycovirus]

CPU+MB: Intel G4560 + ASRock H110M-HDV - $175
Memory: G.Skill 1x 8GB F42400C15S - $129
SSD: Kingston UV400 120GB - $85
HDD: Toshiba 1TB - $63
PSU: Thermaltake Litepower 450W ATX PSU - $59 or Silverstone Strider 400W ATX - $59
Case: Techware F3 Elite - $55
Windows 10: Carousell -$10

Total Damge - $576

All prices quoted from PCThemes otherwise stated.

 

[vaiwalker]

well you can check out bizgram price list. the cheapest i see is $870.

Barebone Small ITX PC
$870
package include:
Intel i5-7600 CPU Processor
Gigabyte H370N ITX Wifi Motherboard - 3 yr
4GB DDR4 2133Mhz RAM-Lifetime
1TB Toshiba SATA3 7200rpm HDD-2 yr
Integrated Intel HD Graphics on Board
10/100/1000mbps Network LAN
500W Power Supply w/ ITX Casing
FREE USB Keyboard&Mouse + Antivirus

 

[joshuaho]

H370N? Since when did it come out? And it’s an 7th gen chip...

well you can check out bizgram price list. the cheapest i see is $870.

Barebone Small ITX PC
$870
package include:
Intel i5-7600 CPU Processor
Gigabyte H370N ITX Wifi Motherboard - 3 yr
4GB DDR4 2133Mhz RAM-Lifetime
1TB Toshiba SATA3 7200rpm HDD-2 yr
Integrated Intel HD Graphics on Board
10/100/1000mbps Network LAN
500W Power Supply w/ ITX Casing
FREE USB Keyboard&Mouse + Antivirus

PM me for cookie (; HardwareZone Forums app

 

[riotpatriot]

office + youtube only donid untill i5 bah

 

[iichigoz]

CPU+MB: Intel G4560 + ASRock H110M-HDV - $175
Memory: G.Skill 1x 8GB F42400C15S - $129
SSD: Kingston UV400 120GB - $85
HDD: Toshiba 1TB - $63
PSU: Thermaltake Litepower 450W ATX PSU - $59 or Silverstone Strider 400W ATX - $59
Case: Techware F3 Elite - $55
Windows 10: Carousell -$10

Total Damge - $576

All prices quoted from PCThemes otherwise stated.

Thanks for the advice! oh one more thing. if I need a motherboard with WiFi? any advice as well as a monitor. he's currently using a 19" monitor. perferably about 23" or 24"? any recommendation?

 

[Psycovirus]

Thanks for the advice! oh one more thing. if I need a motherboard with WiFi? any advice as well as a monitor. he's currently using a 19" monitor. perferably about 23" or 24"? any recommendation?

If you wish to have Wifi Built in, I suggest another motherboard, the MSI H110i PRO AC

CPU+MB: Intel G4560 + MSI H110I-Pro AC - $217
Memory: G.Skill 1x 8GB F42400C15S - $129
SSD: Kingston UV400 120GB - $85
HDD: Toshiba 1TB - $63
PSU: Thermaltake Litepower 450W ATX PSU - $59 or Silverstone Strider 400W ATX - $59
Case: Techware F3 Elite - $55
Windows 10: Carousell -$10

Total Damge - $618

All prices quoted from PCThemes otherwise stated.

OR

add a $20 TP-Link Wifi USB Adapter

Dell SE2417HG 24" Monitor - $149

really well-priced monitor.

 

[Beastosterone]

Nowadays games consume too much storage. Better to pay abit more for 256gb ssd

 

[iichigoz]

If you wish to have Wifi Built in, I suggest another motherboard, the MSI H110i PRO AC

CPU+MB: Intel G4560 + MSI H110I-Pro AC - $217
Memory: G.Skill 1x 8GB F42400C15S - $129
SSD: Kingston UV400 120GB - $85
HDD: Toshiba 1TB - $63
PSU: Thermaltake Litepower 450W ATX PSU - $59 or Silverstone Strider 400W ATX - $59
Case: Techware F3 Elite - $55
Windows 10: Carousell -$10

Total Damge - $618

All prices quoted from PCThemes otherwise stated.

OR

add a $20 TP-Link Wifi USB Adapter

Dell SE2417HG 24" Monitor - $149

really well-priced monitor.

Thanks for the help! I managed to get the desktop today and I'm setting it up now. Can advise if the $10 windows on carousell is legit? Sounds suspicious. Haha... And also, where do you get microsoft office? Any lobangs? Haha thanks!

Bought all the parts for $720 including the monitor. Yilong gave me a slight discount.

 

[dgenex]

Im using a carousell key, so far 6 months nothing wrong.

Microsoft office u can buy for similar price on carousell or G2A those kind of sites as well, never try before though

Sent from Xiaomi MI A1 using GAGT

 

[Grandturismo]

If you wish to have Wifi Built in, I suggest another motherboard, the MSI H110i PRO AC

CPU+MB: Intel G4560 + MSI H110I-Pro AC - $217
Memory: G.Skill 1x 8GB F42400C15S - $129
SSD: Kingston UV400 120GB - $85
HDD: Toshiba 1TB - $63
PSU: Thermaltake Litepower 450W ATX PSU - $59 or Silverstone Strider 400W ATX - $59
Case: Techware F3 Elite - $55
Windows 10: Carousell -$10

Total Damge - $618

All prices quoted from PCThemes otherwise stated.

OR

add a $20 TP-Link Wifi USB Adapter

Dell SE2417HG 24" Monitor - $149

really well-priced monitor.

Most value for money monitor!

 

[OrangeShrimp]

Dell SE2417HG is a bad recommendation, it's a TN panel and coated with high gloss material, meaning the color is bad and screen is reflective. I avoided recommending anybody or my clients this monitor.

For around $29 more, you can get the best monitor in sub $200 price class.

The Samsung S24F350FHE

 

[Pepperisk]

Thanks for the help! I managed to get the desktop today and I'm setting it up now. Can advise if the $10 windows on carousell is legit? Sounds suspicious. Haha... And also, where do you get microsoft office? Any lobangs? Haha thanks!

Bought all the parts for $720 including the monitor. Yilong gave me a slight discount.

The 10 bucks key from carousell is legit. Just remember that it's an OEM key that can only be used once. I made a mistake of installing it on an SSD in my old desktop (with the key), moved the SSD to my new desktop and then received some error saying my copy of windows is not activated.

 

[runningman.snsd]

Why build a rig?

Just get a mini pc for your dad

Asus has a few, small and value for money

 

[MoneyFace =p]

The 10 bucks key from carousell is legit. Just remember that it's an OEM key that can only be used once. I made a mistake of installing it on an SSD in my old desktop (with the key), moved the SSD to my new desktop and then received some error saying my copy of windows is not activated.

Can confirm yours is OEM key and not volume license key?

 

[tmfwy]

The 10 bucks key from carousell is legit. Just remember that it's an OEM key that can only be used once. I made a mistake of installing it on an SSD in my old desktop (with the key), moved the SSD to my new desktop and then received some error saying my copy of windows is not activated.

The Key is tied to your mobo
If you moved the ssd to a new mobo, it will not be activated.
So you need a new key

 

[iichigoz]

Why build a rig?

Just get a mini pc for your dad

Asus has a few, small and value for money

Haha any recommendation that is cheap?

 

[iichigoz]

The Key is tied to your mobo
If you moved the ssd to a new mobo, it will not be activated.
So you need a new key

So it's like a one time use only while those I purchase from the retail store I can install it many times? Then what about microsoft office 365? its only like $10-$20 and the subscription is forever and able to install on 5 pcs. Is it legit?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

So it's like a one time use only while those I purchase from the retail store I can install it many times? Then what about microsoft office 365? its only like $10-$20 and the subscription is forever and able to install on 5 pcs. Is it legit?

Usually is 1 Yr subscription for $148...

 

[MoneyFace =p]

If you want cheap I rather go for 2nd hand G3258 system with SSD...