Desktop Work Build for $200

[cravejosh]

Hello. I am looking to build a Work Desktop PC for around $200.00

It will be used for MS Office products, Web Browser, and use of TurboCad (really old version, no 3D stuff).

Thanks!

***UPDATE I do have a copy of windows. Sorry for not putting that in here.

 

[Hlsgsz]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optiplex-7010-SFF-Intel-Core-i3-3220-3-30GHz-12GB-250GB-Windows-7-Pro-/291890270755?hash=item43f6041223:g:lFQAAOSw8w1X6prY

 

[Rogue Leader]

+1 on Hlsgsz solution. Building a PC at $200 literally isn't worth it, you're spending $100 on a windows license alone.

 

[MasterMace]

+1 on Hlsgsz solution. Building a PC at $200 literally isn't worth it, you're spending $100 on a windows license alone.

Typically a build excludes the price of Windows unless specifically stated by the requester.

 

[why_wolf]

strongly recommend looking for refurb units at that price point. I've had good luck with the HP Elite 8xxx series. All you need is an i3 CPU for what you are describing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883285160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5964U07940

 

[Rogue Leader]

+1 on Hlsgsz solution. Building a PC at $200 literally isn't worth it, you're spending $100 on a windows license alone.

Typically a build excludes the price of Windows unless specifically stated by the requester.

Thank you for explaining the rules to me. Did you notice where it says "Moderator" under may name?

And if you have spent any time here on this forum you should ALWAYS include a Windows license because you don't know that someone has a copy sitting around at home, and a lot of people are under the idea that you can "get it for free" it doesn't work like that.

 

[Hlsgsz]

strongly recommend looking for refurb units at that price point. I've had good luck with the HP Elite 8xxx series. All you need is an i3 CPU for what you are describing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883285160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5964U07940

Actually OP, on a second look, stay away from teh PC i linked. Title says one thign and the specs below another.
On the other hand, these refurbished ones linked by why_wolf are looking good, especially the HP Pro 6300 Tower, since it carries a Win 10 license.

EDIT: Doesn't matter if you own a copy of W. Refurbished is still teh way to go as there's no way to build anything reasonable on that budget.

 

[Rogue Leader]

strongly recommend looking for refurb units at that price point. I've had good luck with the HP Elite 8xxx series. All you need is an i3 CPU for what you are describing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883285160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5964U07940

Actually OP, on a second look, stay away from teh PC i linked. Title says one thign and the specs below another.
On the other hand, these refurbished ones linked by why_wolf are looking good, especially the HP Pro 6300 Tower, since it carries a Win 10 license.

I agree I like the second one. for $200 this is the way to go and better quality than you can build for 200 bucks.

 

[MasterMace]

+1 on Hlsgsz solution. Building a PC at $200 literally isn't worth it, you're spending $100 on a windows license alone.

Typically a build excludes the price of Windows unless specifically stated by the requester.

Thank you for explaining the rules to me. Did you notice where it says "Moderator" under may name?

And if you have spent any time here on this forum you should ALWAYS include a Windows license because you don't know that someone has a copy sitting around at home, and a lot of people are under the idea that you can "get it for free" it doesn't work like that.

No, I don't look at titles when making responses. I also didn't link the how to ask thread, which provides a nice template which includes that question.

In the event OP that you don't want one of the prebuilts and have Windows, here's a barebones build that turns on quick for work.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hQHrM8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/list/hQHrM8/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Celeron G3900 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/kxs8TW/intel-cpu-bx80662g3900) | $42.18 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/hMvZxr/gigabyte-motherboard-gah110ma) | $46.98 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/d72kcf/crucial-memory-ct4g4dfs8213) | $16.69 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/qf98TW/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp550ss3120gmc) | $37.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/nykwrH/rosewill-case-fbm05) | $22.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/product/86M323/evga-power-supply-100n10400l1) | $27.89 @ OutletPC
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$194.72**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-09-27 15:05 EDT-0400 |

 

[Rogue Leader]

^ as an apparent expert in system building here you should know how to properly post a system build from pcpartpicker but I'll let that one slide, since its not in the guide.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

In any event

CPU: Intel Celeron G3900 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($42.18 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($16.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($22.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $194.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-27 15:46 EDT-0400

You have made a decent suggestion other than the minimal storage.

 

[Tom Tancredi]

Hello. I am looking to build a Work Desktop PC for around $200.00

It will be used for MS Office products, Web Browser, and use of TurboCad (really old version, no 3D stuff).

Thanks!

***UPDATE I do have a copy of windows. Sorry for not putting that in here.

Honestly, the simplest of answers, go to Walmart. Grab $250 Laptop off the shelf. Not-Used, so no worry the parts may 'die' shortly after you acquired them. It is under warranty, so anything happens for 30 Days, then 1 year on the hardware, you just bring it back to Walmart or contact the maker (HP, etc.), respectively. It includes a SUPPORTED version of Windows, so all drivers and such to get it 'working' are readily available rather then come to website pages saying the 'old' Windows you may have is 'no longer supported' (case in point both AMD and NVIDIA were dropping old 'drivers' for unsupported version of Windows). It does all your asking for, and will continue to work for the next 3-5 years, plus at any time your portable so your not tied down to 'that desk' when working on things.

 

[MasterMace]

^ as an apparent expert in system building here you should know how to properly post a system build from pcpartpicker but I'll let that one slide, since its not in the guide.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

In any event

CPU: Intel Celeron G3900 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($42.18 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($16.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($37.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill FBM-05 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($22.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply ($27.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $194.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-27 15:46 EDT-0400

You have made a decent suggestion other than the minimal storage.

was at work while posting responses, wasn't able to check as it was being done quickly so as to avoid eyes

 

[USAFRet]

Honestly, the simplest of answers, go to Walmart. Grab $250 Laptop off the shelf.

This is the answer.
Building your own is NOT always the answer, especially at this price point.

 

[MasterMace]

A $250 walmart laptop is going to be like anything else in walmart: cheap junk. By building your own system, you know the quality that goes into it, and you have the ability to upgrade later.

The price point limits OP's storage options. Considering this is for unspecified work, the OP is less likely to need the extra space immediately, and more likely to prefer the speed. In the event they do eventually need the extra space, Hitachi has a 1TB* 7200rpm drive around $40, http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Xb9KHx/hitachi-internal-hard-drive-0a39289