So my parents usually buy the package systems from retail stores and they only last a few years. They use them for quick books, internet, email, storing photos and sometimes music. I would like to build them a desktop computer with components that will last them along time. They will never play games but I still would like it to be a decent platform that would allow me upgrades down the line if for some reason they wanted.
They have the basics like monitor, keyboard, mouse, I am just looking to purchase the tower and components. Their monitor is just a normal size LCD computer screen, nothing special. As far as the tower/case goes, it doesn't have to be some super fancy huge case, but something that looks up to date.
I am definitely thinking going with an SSD vs HDD, ive looked over some builds that use 2 hard drives, and SSD for the OS and a 1 or 2 tb for just storing info. But sense the SSD's are supposed to last longer as there are no moving parts, I kind of prefer that everything be stored on an SSD and that's the main component that they have had go out on a few computers in the past. The hard drive they use in the consumer computers just don't last. Im sure its also because of the price line they are buying at being they usually buy a whole system and may tend to buy the "on sale" or cheaper option. So while computers and components I realize are not bulletproof, I am hoping to build something that will not act like a consumer computer and fail in a few years.
I'm guessing many of you out there have also built a "parents" build, what did you go with? Any suggestions or things to stay away from?
As far as price goes, lest say in the 5-800$ range and keep in mind I am going for longevity here, while I realize tomorrow most computer components are already outdated so to speak, I just want a good build that they can enjoy worry free for along time.
Any suggestions are appreciated, and though I am not partial to, I only have experience with Intel components, but if AMD would be ok to. I just have no clue whats what on them.
Few things it needs to have, built in wifi, 2 cd/dvd writable drives, 6 or so usb ports, hdmi out if they wanted to ever plug into a tv, going to stick with win 7 (which I don't know if its possible to use the OEM product key off their accer the have now)
Thanks
They have the basics like monitor, keyboard, mouse, I am just looking to purchase the tower and components. Their monitor is just a normal size LCD computer screen, nothing special. As far as the tower/case goes, it doesn't have to be some super fancy huge case, but something that looks up to date.
I am definitely thinking going with an SSD vs HDD, ive looked over some builds that use 2 hard drives, and SSD for the OS and a 1 or 2 tb for just storing info. But sense the SSD's are supposed to last longer as there are no moving parts, I kind of prefer that everything be stored on an SSD and that's the main component that they have had go out on a few computers in the past. The hard drive they use in the consumer computers just don't last. Im sure its also because of the price line they are buying at being they usually buy a whole system and may tend to buy the "on sale" or cheaper option. So while computers and components I realize are not bulletproof, I am hoping to build something that will not act like a consumer computer and fail in a few years.
I'm guessing many of you out there have also built a "parents" build, what did you go with? Any suggestions or things to stay away from?
As far as price goes, lest say in the 5-800$ range and keep in mind I am going for longevity here, while I realize tomorrow most computer components are already outdated so to speak, I just want a good build that they can enjoy worry free for along time.
Any suggestions are appreciated, and though I am not partial to, I only have experience with Intel components, but if AMD would be ok to. I just have no clue whats what on them.
Few things it needs to have, built in wifi, 2 cd/dvd writable drives, 6 or so usb ports, hdmi out if they wanted to ever plug into a tv, going to stick with win 7 (which I don't know if its possible to use the OEM product key off their accer the have now)
Thanks