Looking for a budget PC

[Jacqueline Navarro]

My Budget is 400 dollars.
Id Prefer to shop for parts at microcenter,newegg or amazon.
I am using this PC for work related stuff. I am a student and need a machine that can multi task, stream media and have excellent storage.

Here is a recommended build. Please let me know your thoughts, its a little out of my price range but it seems to be a solid build from the feedback im getting. Before I purchase, I am here asking your expert advice on your opinion. If it isnt, can you please provide a different list?


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/j6yKQ7
OR
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4cBZCJ
Thanks

 

[KNARF XD]

My Budget is 400 dollars.
Id Prefer to shop for parts at microcenter,newegg or amazon.
I am using this PC for work related stuff. I am a student and need a machine that can multi task, stream media and have excellent storage.

Here is a recommended build. Please let me know your thoughts, its a little out of my price range but it seems to be a solid build from the feedback im getting. Before I purchase, I am here asking your expert advice on your opinion. If it isnt, can you please provide a different list?


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/j6yKQ7

Thanks

thats a good pc, but you may change the hdd to one of seagate or western digital. and do you need a good gpu? if you do you should get an apu.

 

[Jacqueline Navarro]

No gaming.

Will you be gaming at all?

 

[Jacqueline Navarro]

I will not be gaming, do i still need a gpu?

is western digital cheaper?

My Budget is 400 dollars.
Id Prefer to shop for parts at microcenter,newegg or amazon.
I am using this PC for work related stuff. I am a student and need a machine that can multi task, stream media and have excellent storage.

Here is a recommended build. Please let me know your thoughts, its a little out of my price range but it seems to be a solid build from the feedback im getting. Before I purchase, I am here asking your expert advice on your opinion. If it isnt, can you please provide a different list?


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/j6yKQ7

Thanks

thats a good pc, but you may change the hdd to one of seagate or western digital. and do you need a good gpu? if you do you should get an apu.

 

[badboyrog2]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8T3yrH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8T3yrH/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($70.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus A88X-PLUS ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($55.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($15.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $442.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 12:25 EDT-0400

OR

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8gNczy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8gNczy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($7.00)
Total: $455.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 12:31 EDT-0400

 

[Jacqueline Navarro]

Thanks for your help,
Your build is good.

I am not a gamer, do i need all of that?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8T3yrH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8T3yrH/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($70.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus A88X-PLUS ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($55.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($15.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $442.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 12:25 EDT-0400

OR

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8gNczy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8gNczy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.10 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 1GB Core Edition Video Card ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.89 @ OutletPC)
Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($7.00)
Total: $455.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-25 12:31 EDT-0400

 

[badboyrog2]

it look a lot ....but with thoses rig above you will be fine for long time since you are not a hardcore killer boy
and at the sametime you have a futur proof setup and can even add and other gpu card in crossfire if you decide to play games in the futur
just take note ...if you really do not want a dedicated gpu card....the only way to go is with amd apu because they have a lot better integrated gpu then intel
but a gpu card is a lot lot lot better then integrated one

 

[Jacqueline Navarro]

Thanks for the input. I was hoping to get some of these parts at microcenter since the store is 2 miles from my house. Which build should i go with?

also-
is the cpu cooler hard to install? some reviews indicate that its a bit complicated.

it look a lot ....but with thoses rig above you will be fine for long time since you are not a hardcore killer boy
and at the sametime you have a futur proof setup and can even add and other gpu card in crossfire if you decide to play games in the futur
just take note ...if you really do not want a dedicated gpu card....the only way to go is with amd apu because they have a lot better integrated gpu then intel
but a gpu card is a lot lot lot better then integrated one

 

[badboyrog2]

installation here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tIUNh_vEew