Best computer under $350

[LuckyTheLadyBug]

My bother in law is needing a new computer since he got a $500 best buy gift card. I tried looking into buying parts from best buy and building one but they dont have any motherboards according to PCPARTPICKER. I also think it would be easier for me just to recommend one to buy. Has to be from best buy

With the rest of the money,a mouse and keyboard is needed.

Can anyone recommend me one?

Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

BestBuy giftcard?
Under $350?

Whatever is on the shelf at BestBuy for $350. Seriously. At that price point, you can't really build anything 'better' than what you'll find on the rack. Especially once you include the OS in that.

 

[nikoli707]

^ what he said. you can build a somewhat better quality computer with that money but you wont beat the price of a 'good' deal of a prebuilt computer from best buy, again especially considering the OS along with an easy warranty. any performance differences would be miniscule.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-i3847-6162bk-desktop-23-ips-led-monitor-package/9999252900050009.p?id=pcmprd251400050009&skuId=9999252900050009
i3-4170 1tb 8gb 23" 1080p ips keyboard/mouse win10 1 year warranty

just consider the basic keyboard mouse 1080p 23" dell ips screen and win10 costs a bare minimum of about $250. you could build an i3-4170 1tb 8gb rig for about the same, but it sure seems like a pain to piece it all together.

here is a laughable system i would not recommend paying money for at the absolute lowest price...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Foxconn H81MX Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($40.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.70 @ Amazon)
Case: Azza Cosmas ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Logisys 480W ATX Power Supply ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $264.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 18:23 EDT-0400

an actual computer...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($9.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $517.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 18:26 EDT-0400

 

[LuckyTheLadyBug]

BestBuy giftcard?
Under $350?

Whatever is on the shelf at BestBuy for $350. Seriously. At that price point, you can't really build anything 'better' than what you'll find on the rack. Especially once you include the OS in that.

I said I didnt want to build it.....

 

[LuckyTheLadyBug]

^ what he said. you can build a somewhat better quality computer with that money but you wont beat the price of a 'good' deal of a prebuilt computer from best buy, again especially considering the OS along with an easy warranty. any performance differences would be miniscule.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-i3847-6162bk-desktop-23-ips-led-monitor-package/9999252900050009.p?id=pcmprd251400050009&skuId=9999252900050009
i3-4170 1tb 8gb 23" 1080p ips keyboard/mouse win10 1 year warranty

just consider the basic keyboard mouse 1080p 23" dell ips screen and win10 costs a bare minimum of about $250. you could build an i3-4170 1tb 8gb rig for about the same, but it sure seems like a pain to piece it all together.

here is a laughable system i would not recommend paying money for at the absolute lowest price...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Foxconn H81MX Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($40.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.70 @ Amazon)
Case: Azza Cosmas ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Logisys 480W ATX Power Supply ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $264.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 18:23 EDT-0400

an actual computer...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($9.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $517.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 18:26 EDT-0400

Thanks! I didnt want to build it in the first place. this seems perfect. All that they will need.

 

[USAFRet]

BestBuy giftcard?
Under $350?

Whatever is on the shelf at BestBuy for $350. Seriously. At that price point, you can't really build anything 'better' than what you'll find on the rack. Especially once you include the OS in that.

I said I didnt want to build it.....

So then see what is available for that price from BestBuy.

 

[Kisianik]

^ what he said. you can build a somewhat better quality computer with that money but you wont beat the price of a 'good' deal of a prebuilt computer from best buy, again especially considering the OS along with an easy warranty. any performance differences would be miniscule.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-inspiron-i3847-6162bk-desktop-23-ips-led-monitor-package/9999252900050009.p?id=pcmprd251400050009&skuId=9999252900050009
i3-4170 1tb 8gb 23" 1080p ips keyboard/mouse win10 1 year warranty

just consider the basic keyboard mouse 1080p 23" dell ips screen and win10 costs a bare minimum of about $250. you could build an i3-4170 1tb 8gb rig for about the same, but it sure seems like a pain to piece it all together.

here is a laughable system i would not recommend paying money for at the absolute lowest price...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Foxconn H81MX Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($40.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($39.70 @ Amazon)
Case: Azza Cosmas ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Logisys 480W ATX Power Supply ($13.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $264.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 18:23 EDT-0400

an actual computer...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($9.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $517.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 18:26 EDT-0400

Thanks! I didnt want to build it in the first place. this seems perfect. All that they will need.

good comparison, but you can not compare TN Acer to Dell IPS, it is like day and night difference in color reproduction. TN is good only for hardcore gamers and for tight budget, change Acer for IPS 23" and your total will get closer to $600. also, you forgot OS and monitor for the funny build, therefore loosing at least $150 or so (if you picked up WinXP or Vista, LOL).

 

[LuckyTheLadyBug]

He suggested a bundle with everything ineeded in the exact price range. Specs look fine for just internet usage, all Ill need to do is uninstall the crap ware on it and my bro-IL is good.

 

[Kisianik]

He suggested a bundle with everything ineeded in the exact price range. Specs look fine for just internet usage, all Ill need to do is uninstall the crap ware on it and my bro-IL is good.

Pus TAX will make it roughly $545 or so..... Over the budget, DAMN.

No, it is a good choice overall, plus it is GPU upgradable in the future to GTX 750 TI without power supply upgrade and much more with power supply upgrade....