[SOLVED] $500-$1000 PC for School work/Web browsing

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Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next week or so.

Budget Range: ~$1000 when its all said and done.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Online Schooling, Web browsing, digital photo/file storage

Are you buying a monitor: Yes, will need a monitor about 23 inches or so.

Parts to Upgrade: None

Do you need to buy OS: Yes and Microsoft 365

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any that ship to US

Location: Washington State, USA

Parts Preferences: none

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: This PC is for my wife, that I was finally able to talk out of buying an AIO computer or a pre-built. She shouldn't be doing anything very taxing with the system. Master's program, conference video calls, microsoft word, excel, online shopping, maybe some video games if my kids can convince her to let them. She doesn't like the look of cables, so I will need to also purchase a wireless mouse and keyboard. She also would prefer a smaller case if at all possible, due to the size of her desk (if not we can just put in on the ground next to the desk.) I have built 3 PCs before though normally all in extremely large cases, but I am up for a smaller case challenge.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:

Thank you kindly,

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You can avail Student's Discount for Windows 10...
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html

Something like this...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | $159.99 @ B&H
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-L9i 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler | $39.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock H470M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1200 Motherboard | $119.99 @ Newegg
Memory | OLOy 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | $61.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $46.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $54.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB D6 GAMING X Video Card | $169.99 @ B&H
Case | Silverstone SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case | $57.99 @ B&H
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $54.94 @ Newegg
Software | Microsoft Office 365 Personal (1 Year Subscription) - 1 User Software | $55.00 @ Amazon
Monitor | HP V270 27.0" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor | $139.99 @ B&H
Keyboard | HP Wireless Classic Desktop Wireless Standard Keyboard With Laser Mouse | $22.49 @ HP
Speakers | Logitech Z213 7 W 2.1 Channel Speakers | $28.00 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1012.30
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-01-03 02:32 EST-0500 |
 
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The intel wi fi M.2 not only allows for Wi Fi 6 but it also supports Bluetooth 5.2 which means no cords for printers, mice, keyboards, headsets, camera's, etc .. as long as they are Bluetooth enabled. If you look at the motherboard it has an M.2 (KEY E) slot for that intel wi fi.

https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/H410M-HDVM.2/


https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-define-mini-c-micro-atx-mini-tower/p/N82E16811352064
Fractal Design Define Mini C Black Silent Compact Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case $83.99

https://www.newegg.com/evga-500-bq-110-bq-0500-k1-500w/p/N82E16817438101
EVGA 110-BQ-0500-K1 500 BQ 80 Plus Bronze Semi Modular 500W Power Supply $59.99

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813157943
ASRock H410M-HDV/M.2 LGA 1200 Intel H410 SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $87.99

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i3-10100-core-i3-10th-gen/p/N82E16819118138
Intel Core i3-10100 Comet Lake Quad-Core 3.6 GHz LGA 1200 65W BX8070110100 Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630 $124.75

https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820232718
G.SKILL Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2666 (PC4 21300) Desktop Memory Model F4-2666C19D-16GIS $66.99

https://www.newegg.com/intel-665p-series-1tb/p/N82E16820167469
Intel 665p Series M.2 2280 1TB PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 3D3, QLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SSDPEKNW010T9X1 $94.99

https://www.newegg.com/blue-wd20ezaz-2tb/p/N82E16822234372
WD Blue WD20EZAZ 2TB 5400 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive $49.99

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Wi-Fi-Gig-Desktop-AX200-NGWG-NV/dp/B085M7VPDP
Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) Desktop Kit, AX200, 2230, 2x2 AX+BT, vPro $26.69

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo...onitor-hdmi-vga-black/6404022.p?skuId=6404022
Lenovo - Q24i-10 24" IPS LED FHD FreeSync Monitor (HDMI, VGA) - Black $109.99

Total: $705
 
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btw Hellfire posted a nice cpu and video card in his build. If you want your kids to be able to game then switch out the cpu from my build with that 10400F and add the video card he posted. No aftermarket cpu cooler needed .. the one that comes with the cpu will work just fine.

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-10400f-core-i5-10th-gen/p/N82E16819118132
Intel Core i5-10400F 6-Core 2.9 GHz LGA 1200 65W BX8070110400F Desktop Processor $161.95

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1605378-REG/msi_g165d6gx_geforce_gtx_1650_d6.html
MSI GeForce GTX 1650 D6 GAMING X Graphics Card $169.99

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-QSZ-00001-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Black/dp/B07Y3ZS47V
Microsoft Bluetooth Keyboard Black $39.99

https://www.newegg.com/microsoft-pn7-00021-3600/p/N82E16826105733
Microsoft 3600 PN7-00021 Blue 1 x Wheel Bluetooth Wireless Optical Mouse $27.67

This webcam can plug into the back of the case so you don't see the cord.

https://www.newegg.com/logitech-c920/p/N82E16826104635
Logitech C920 USB 2.0 certified (USB 3.0 ready) HD Pro Webcam $93.99
 
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Cheaper version...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $245.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard | $115.42 @ Amazon
Memory | OLOy 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory |-
Storage | Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $50.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $54.99 @ Newegg
Case | Silverstone SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case | $57.99 @ B&H
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $54.94 @ Newegg
Software | Microsoft Office 365 Personal (1 Year Subscription) - 1 User Software | $55.00 @ Amazon
Monitor | HP V270 27.0" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor | $139.99 @ B&H
Keyboard | HP Wireless Classic Desktop Wireless Standard Keyboard With Laser Mouse | $22.49 @ HP
Speakers | Logitech Z213 7 W 2.1 Channel Speakers | $24.99 @ Best Buy
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $822.79
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-01-04 02:39 EST-0500 |