Judge my build

[Wichilie]

Hey, I'm creating a work pc for my parents and was wondering if this is an alright build. The pc will mostly be used for work (Word/Excel, internet browsing) and the occasional photo/music editing (nothing too demanding though). Here's what I got (updated after suggestions):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6300 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($141.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow KC400 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 100R Silent ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.70 @ My Choice Software)
Other: 4 HDD's from previous build (Purchased)
Other: Optical Drive from previous build (Purchased)
Other: Monitor from previous build (Purchased)
Other: Peripherals from previous build (Purchased)
Other: Be Quiet! Pure Power 9 400W Power Supply ($57.33)
Total: $560.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-01 11:35 EDT-0400

Thanks in advance!

 

[ryguybuddy]

Hey, I'm creating a work pc for my parents and was wondering if this is an alright build. The pc will mostly be used for work (Word/Excel, internet browsing) and the occasional photo/music editing (nothing too demanding though). Here's what I got:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6300 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($141.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow KC400 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 100R Silent ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.70 @ My Choice Software)
Other: Be Quiet! Pure Power 9 350W Power Supply ($57.33)
Other: Optical Drive from previous build (Purchased)
Other: Monitor from previous build (Purchased)
Other: Peripherals from previous build (Purchased)
Other: 2 HDD's from previous build (Purchased)
Total: $560.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-01 10:28 EDT-0400

Thanks in advance!

You don't need a Z170 board. Get a GA-H110M-A and get a better PSU (550W G2 or RM550X)

 

[USAFRet]

128GB SSD is too small.
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB - $70
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-750-EVO-2-5-Inch-MZ-750250BW

 

[elbert]

I would suggest a high quality power supply. Generally those are Antec, seasonic, and corsair. The power supply is the most important part because if it fails or under performs your system will have issues.

Antec 380W is the highest rated PSU and a bit cheaper than the Be Quite at only $48.99. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033

The Seasonic 550W S12G is another high end PSU for a bit more $79.99. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033

 

[Wichilie]

You don't need a Z170 board. Get a GA-H110M-A and get a better PSU (550W G2 or RM550X)

Isn't that motherboard incompatible with my RAM? On the specifications page it mentions only being able to handle 2133MHz.
As for the PSU, I'll get the 400W edition instead of the 350W one (since according to this website I only need 400W, unless that is not accurate). I do value the noise levels which is why I think I'll stick with Be Quiet!.

128GB SSD is too small.
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB - $70
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-750-EVO-2-5-Inch-MZ-750250BW

The SSD will only really be used for Windows and the Office programs. I already have two 2TB HDD's that I'll include in the build (they're under Other in the partpicker list), so I think that will be enough.

 

[ryguybuddy]

You don't need a Z170 board. Get a GA-H110M-A and get a better PSU (550W G2 or RM550X)

Isn't that motherboard incompatible with my RAM? On the specifications page it mentions only being able to handle 2133MHz.
As for the PSU, I'll get the 400W edition instead of the 350W one (since according to this website I only need 400W, unless that is not accurate). I do value the noise levels which is why I think I'll stick with Be Quiet!.

128GB SSD is too small.
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB - $70
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-750-EVO-2-5-Inch-MZ-750250BW

The SSD will only really be used for Windows and the Office programs. I already have two 2TB HDD's that I'll include in the build (they're under Other in the partpicker list), so I think that will be enough.

The RAM will just run at 2133MHz. No biggie, you won't see the difference.

 

[Mac070]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($53.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($40.88 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Mushkin ECO3 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Other: Be Quiet! Pure Power 9 350W Power Supply ($57.33)
Other: Optical Drive from previous build (Purchased)
Other: Monitor from previous build (Purchased)
Other: Peripherals from previous build (Purchased)
Other: 2 HDD's from previous build (Purchased)
Total: $495.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-01 11:35 EDT-0400

If it's an office PC there is no need to go all out on a Case and Motherboard.
Way better performance at a much less price.
Plus wouldn't you rather get the bigger SSD for less money?

 

[USAFRet]

The SSD will only really be used for Windows and the Office programs. I already have two 2TB HDD's that I'll include in the build (they're under Other in the partpicker list), so I think that will be enough.

Everyone says that. It never ends up like that.

OS, Office, browsers, AV, Windows updates, other utilities, etc, etc.

I'm not just saying get a 250GB drive because 'it's cool'.
I'm recommending that because I've been down that road.

Can a 120GB work? Sure.
My HTPC/house server has one.
A 120GB was the main drive in my main PC for a couple of years.

It is smaller than you think, for a main use PC. And the price vs size leans heavily towards the 250GB range.

 

[badboyrog2]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/WbnVFd
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/WbnVFd/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-6300 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($141.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($79.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($40.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($36.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $513.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-01 11:44 EDT-0400

 

[Wichilie]

Alright, thanks for the help everybody!

 

[badboyrog2]

good luck with your bequiet psu....
and why a xion pc case?..you can have a lot better one for 10$ more

 

[Mac070]

Once again there is no reason to spend so much money on a case that's going to sit under a desk. It's an office pc, not a watercooled gaming rig

 

[badboyrog2]

``Once again there is no reason to spend so much money on a case that's going to sit under a desk. It's an office pc, not a watercooled gaming rig``

yes will be under the desk without a good ventilation and above all a really bad power supply??? yeah! that make sens

 

[Mac070]

The OP has made his decision .. He is not adding a graphics card for a gaming pc. Therefor the Power Supply is enough. The system will only use half the wattage. People only have soo much Buying Power till their budget stops them.