800$ pc build

[corcorand82]

So my dad asked me to make a Pc for him... he's not a gamer and uses his computer for word, excel and the internet. while I know how to assemble the Pc I suck at choosing parts and often get ripped off for doing so.

Here's what I need

A ssd (128gb or less, maybe 64)
Low end gpu (5450 perhaps or gtx 210)
Windows 8
Fastest cpu (spend lots on this)
8 or 16gb ram.
A simple yet durable full metal mid tower or mini tower case. Spend up to 70 on this.
Reliable psu (no logisys, diablotek)


I know that this is overkill, but he hasn't purchased a Pc since 2004, and it's falling apart. He wants a Pc that will last him a long time, possibly up to 15 years. He has a brand new keyboard and touchscreen and his old Pc runs windows 8.1 32 bit but gets really hot and is really slow.


Sorry I had to tupe this on a phone

Thanks

 

[Zaiderify]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 620 1GB Video Card ($49.66 @ Mwave)
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $794.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-09 13:41 EDT-0400)

If you want you can change the case to a corsair 200r.

 

[PepitoTV]

While this is somewhat overkill for a "Dad's PC", it should last for a long time s, this is my suggestion:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 240 1GB Video Card ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $746.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-09 13:43 EDT-0400)

 

[SethJPC]

I've come up with this so far. No GPU needed-integrated in CPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($62.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.81 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $579.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-09 13:43 EDT-0400)

If you want to you can add a CPU cooler just to keep temps down and maximize CPU lifetime.

 

[Zaiderify]

If you want a cheap cpu cooler, look at the CM Hyper 212 evo or the Arctic i11. I have an i11 and my i5 4590 is at 31c during web browsing.

 

[corcorand82]

All great suggestions, I'm thinking the second option because of the storage, abd the phantom 240 is the case I will go with.

 

[EasyLover]

If you are not into gaming then you don't need dedicated graphics card. Still as it is your requirement, check this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($101.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 620 1GB Video Card ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus DVD-E818AAT/BLK/B/GEN DVD/CD Drive ($19.61 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $789.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-09 13:57 EDT-0400)

For storage I've selected best ssd + very good hdd

Only for your requirement I've selected GT620 GPU [You don't need it]

Because this PC will be used primarily for desk work so there is no need to invest more into powerful CPU that much. I give you Intel i5 4570 which is quad core CPU and is plenty for your requirement. To be honest you'll be much better off with i3 but that is your call to make.

Gigabyte mobo and corsair ram as per your requirement.

You don't need aftermarket coolers for this CPU so save some bucks.

Seasonic PSU is good enough for your requirement. Actually 400W is like an overkill for this build. This PC merely needs 300W.

Regards,