My parents currently have an HP all in one, and they have decided to get another computer, a more powerful one (current all in one: E1-1500 1.5ghz cpu, 4gb ram, bad integrated graphics, cost ~$550 + tax). They love the tidiness of the all in one, and want a pc which has as little clutter as possible. I suggested building a mini itx computer build, giving it way more power than an all in one for around $500 + 12% tax. They were originally going for an ~$700 all in one, so they are looking for very little cables and clutter. My parents don't game, only the web browsing and general usage.
Approximate Purchase Date: in the next 3 weeks (from June 18th).
Budget Range: $550 CDN + 12% taxes. All parts included. Can go up to $650, but only if it is really worth it.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Web browsing, email, watching online videos, checking stocks, listening to music (not yet, but quite possible. Dad has a good pair of headphones).
Are you buying a monitor: Yes. Need one with built in speakers (less clutter).
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: ncix.com (I have a physical store nearby, so I can choose to "pick up from store" to save shipping. I also have some other online retailer physical stores closeby, but I don't think they have the option of pickup from store). Other websites are fine too, but ncix saves me shipping. http://wiki.freegeekvancouver.org/article/Thrift_Store_ (used parts, I also get 40% discount on most prices).
Location: Vancouver, Canada.
Parts Preferences: Least amount of cables possible. Case: needs to be very small. Something beautiful. GPU: integrated is fine. Display: one with built in speakers. Storage: SSD for performance; probably either 250gb ssd, 1tb hdd and 120gb ssd, or hybrid.
Overclocking: Is it ok in such a small pc? Yes if it is.
Your Monitor Resolution: want to buy a 1080p.
Additional Comments:
I can buy used parts. I can get a 1tb hdd used for $25.
Heres what I'm thinking of:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.85 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Apex MI-008 Mini ITX Tower Case w/250W Power Supply ($49.99 @ Canada Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Keyboard: Enermax KM001W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Other: 1080p tv/monitor with speakers ($70.00)
Total: $631.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 22:11 EDT-0400
Questions: Will a small ssd + big hdd be too complicated for my parents? I heard you have to select the install destination every time you install a program and stuff like that.
What is the best way to hide wires, to make pc more beautiful?
All help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Approximate Purchase Date: in the next 3 weeks (from June 18th).
Budget Range: $550 CDN + 12% taxes. All parts included. Can go up to $650, but only if it is really worth it.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Web browsing, email, watching online videos, checking stocks, listening to music (not yet, but quite possible. Dad has a good pair of headphones).
Are you buying a monitor: Yes. Need one with built in speakers (less clutter).
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: ncix.com (I have a physical store nearby, so I can choose to "pick up from store" to save shipping. I also have some other online retailer physical stores closeby, but I don't think they have the option of pickup from store). Other websites are fine too, but ncix saves me shipping. http://wiki.freegeekvancouver.org/article/Thrift_Store_ (used parts, I also get 40% discount on most prices).
Location: Vancouver, Canada.
Parts Preferences: Least amount of cables possible. Case: needs to be very small. Something beautiful. GPU: integrated is fine. Display: one with built in speakers. Storage: SSD for performance; probably either 250gb ssd, 1tb hdd and 120gb ssd, or hybrid.
Overclocking: Is it ok in such a small pc? Yes if it is.
Your Monitor Resolution: want to buy a 1080p.
Additional Comments:
I can buy used parts. I can get a 1tb hdd used for $25.
Heres what I'm thinking of:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.85 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Apex MI-008 Mini ITX Tower Case w/250W Power Supply ($49.99 @ Canada Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Keyboard: Enermax KM001W Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Other: 1080p tv/monitor with speakers ($70.00)
Total: $631.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 22:11 EDT-0400
Questions: Will a small ssd + big hdd be too complicated for my parents? I heard you have to select the install destination every time you install a program and stuff like that.
What is the best way to hide wires, to make pc more beautiful?
All help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.