Overkill $1200 Office PC

[yohan weir]

I'm building an office PC and I will be using this system to do some spread sheets, surf the web, and do some online banking. I have been told that $1200 is overkill for this, but I am just saying that it is the most I am willing to pay. I need this system to last a long time, run very cool, but still be relatively quiet, and have a low profile black case that is in micro atx form factor. I need an included wifi card, and I would like a good enough GPU to be able to do photo and video editing occasionally.

Other Musts:
Windows 8(included in price)
8gbs ram
1 terabyte hard drive + SSD
USB 3.0(Obviously)

 

[yohan weir]

Almost forgot, the case has to have an optical drive bay, and include and Optical drive
in the build. Thx. Also, can you give me an estimate of how long this pc will last doing what i want it to do? Thanks again

 

[i7Baby]

Try - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/enthusiast-pc-under-1300,3856.html

or


CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($115.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.74 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1256.59

 

[TechyInAZ]

yeah a office PC for 1200 is way too overkill. Something like $600 would be best.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qcrbTW

This will be more than enough for your needs.

 

[canadianvice]

One thing to make a note of: How long it lasts is largely going to be up to you. Good components don't mean much if the user doesn't maintain and clean the system.

 

[hans_pcguy]

Here you go:
http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/optiplex-9020-desktop/pd

 

[hans_pcguy]

I would stay away from the ultra sff. If you have room go with the tower, It will last longer. http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/optiplex-9020-desktop/pd

 

[yohan weir]

How does this look? I love the case, and the cpu, and I feel like Nvidia cards and more reliable. Wondering about the PSU, the wireless card, the motherboard reliability, and whether their is a better 750 ti to pick. Also, should I look into
different/more fans? I need quiet ones. Thx!
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KBpPQ7

 

[MagicPants]

I don't see the point in going with a low-profile Micro-atx case over a low profile Mini-ITX case. You're not going to be able to add a video card worth anything to either one, so why not go with the smaller ITX form factor? A lot of mini-itx mobos include wifi adapters. Anyway here's what I'd suggest(small but not LP):
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DKVvdC

But you don't really need a video card for editing, and if you're willing to use a usb optical drive, an intel NUC would be a very attractive option.

 

[hans_pcguy]

Generally the bigger the case the cooler the components stay and the longer the PC lasts.

 

[yohan weir]

I don't see the point in going with a low-profile Micro-atx case over a low profile Mini-ITX case. You're not going to be able to add a video card worth anything to either one, so why not go with the smaller ITX form factor? A lot of mini-itx mobos include wifi adapters. Anyway here's what I'd suggest(small but not LP):
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DKVvdC

But you don't really need a video card for editing, and if you're willing to use a usb optical drive, an intel NUC would be a very attractive option.

The z97 mother board doesn't make much sense to me, and the CPU is clocked pretty slow compared to some others at that price range....also I like the case incase(lol) I buy two 770s and turn it into a gaming rig.

 

[MagicPants]

So you really want a gaming PC? you should have said so, but no worries. In that case, micro-atx is great, unless you want to do sli and an audio card in which case you need atx.

 

[hans_pcguy]

You said you want it to last? Then you don't want a micro-atx. Trust me a tower will last a lot longer.

 

[yohan weir]

How does this look? I'm a tad bit worried about the PSU and i have never had a gigabyte board http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rNVvdC

 

[hans_pcguy]

It looks like a lot of money for a computer that will die an early death from heat because it is in such a small case. But that is just my opinion.