Computer for browsing web, watching videos, watching live streams.

[matthewcymboluk]

Hey guys, first post here.

My father is looking for me to build a computer that is fast and efficient for browsing the web, watching videos, and also watching live streams. I have no idea where to start as I only built my gaming PC.

 

[RazerZ]

What's the budget for this build?

 

[matthewcymboluk]

Anything under $1000.

 

[RazerZ]

Anything under $1000.

OS needed?

 

[matthewcymboluk]

Yes, he wants Windows 8.

 

[RazerZ]

Yes, he wants Windows 8.

Ok. Last question before I post the build, is this in the US or another country?

 

[matthewcymboluk]

USA

 

[RazerZ]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($57.79 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $460.68
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-11 15:04 EDT-0400)

Could add an SSD in there to have faster startup speeds and loading times. The 840 EVO's are good ones.