Need some ideas for a friend, longest lasting possible comp for casual use.

We want to build the fastest possible machine for a family that would only use the computer for email, browsing, typing documents, and the occasional music.

NO monitor needed and I have an old GTS 450 I could sel him cheaply, but even that is way overkill when there will be no gaming.

I'm thinking an SSD, of course, probably around 256gbs, they won't need more than that.

Are you serious?5SI-GonePostal

Are you serious?5SI-GonePostal

I think he's on something. Slooowly back away from the OP.

Honestly, the whole post just doesn't make sense.

Fastest possible computer. Wouldn't that automatically just be a gaming machine? I mean, you could have a speedy CPU and an SSD for quick performances without the need of a fancy GPU if you're really not going to game, but why waste that money? You can get away with a more simple everyday CPU and a hard drive. Must you have Windows booted in 14 seconds and then... go Facebooking?

[QUOTE="5SI-GonePostal"]Are you serious?YoshiYogurt

That would get him a lot more for his money. A $1600 computer from 10 years ago would get absolutely and completely demolished by a $400 computer of today's tech.

No guys, I'm serious I'll edit the Topic title if that's what you want. Let's rephrase this: Longest lasting possible computer for casual use....YoshiYogurt

[QUOTE="YoshiYogurt"]No guys, I'm serious I'll edit the Topic title if that's what you want. Let's rephrase this: Longest lasting possible computer for casual use....adamosmaki

Heck, just get 4GB. Though, 8GB is probably very cheap anyway.

[QUOTE="adamosmaki"][QUOTE="YoshiYogurt"]No guys, I'm serious I'll edit the Topic title if that's what you want. Let's rephrase this: Longest lasting possible computer for casual use....Amster_G

Heck, just get 4GB. Though, 8GB is probably very cheap anyway.

I think I'll try and convince him that a $500 build now + a $500 build later is better than a $1000 build now?

Any ideas for a $500-600 build now?

Windows 8 - $100

CPU: ??? + Mobo: ??? + PSU: ??? -?

GPU:--

DVD drive-$20

Case- any cheap case

SDD -maybe $200

[QUOTE="Amster_G"]

[QUOTE="adamosmaki"] that would be an i3 coupled with a normal HD and 8gb of ram . Really you dont need anything moreYoshiYogurt

Heck, just get 4GB. Though, 8GB is probably very cheap anyway.

Thats an i3 3220 ( actually even that is overkill ) . It has an integrated gpu the HD4000 so you dont need to buy a gpu ( in fact HD4000 is enough for casual gaming such as wow or call of duty at medium settings )

Dont get an SSD if you are not gonna use that pc for gaming or video / photo editing . Just get a normal 7200Rpm hard drive. Thats more than enough. As for mobo get a cheap micro ATX H67 based chipset for $50-60 from gigabyte/asus/asrock/msi such as the Gigabyte H67MA

[QUOTE="Amster_G"]

[QUOTE="adamosmaki"] that would be an i3 coupled with a normal HD and 8gb of ram . Really you dont need anything moreYoshiYogurt

Heck, just get 4GB. Though, 8GB is probably very cheap anyway.

I think I'll try and convince him that a $500 build now + a $500 build later is better than a $1000 build now?

Any ideas for a $500-600 build now?

Windows 8 - $100

CPU: ??? + Mobo: ??? + PSU: ??? -?

GPU:--

DVD drive-$20

Case- any cheap case

SDD -maybe $200

Drop the SSD. Unnecessary for the use of the computer unless of course you really care about fast boots and quick program startups.

[QUOTE="5SI-GonePostal"]Are you serious?YoshiYogurt

Ok my bad - should have maybe handled this a little better

But as someone has said below 4 x $400 PCs will be better for them then 1 x $1600 rig. Realistically a PC can last 4-6 years before needing upgrading (as in good performance Vs Its still working and you can download a webpage in 2 minutes)

But the rig best for your friends/family woould be an AMD Apu, 4-8gb of ram (8 more because its so cheap), and maybe a a small SSD depending on how much stuff they want to keep, but this is and either or call - 128Gb ssd for $60 or a 500-750gb hdd for the same price. That will set them back maybe $300-$400.

IMO best build (this is all from Newegg and havent tried to find stuff cheaper):

CPU - AMD A8-5600K (has a built in GPU) -$110

Mobo - This is an example but anything by a good manufacturer -ASRock A55M-HVS FM1 - $50

Memory - 4 gb kit (2x2) from a good brand like Kingston, or Crucial about $20

HDD/SSD - 1tb Barracuda $70 or if they dont need so much space a 128gb Agility 3 for $100

Optical Drive - Anything for about $15 LiteOn or Samsung are good bets

Case - Down to preference but really wouldnt spend of $50, with this build you could consider a small form factor. - $50

PSU -CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W - $45

Windows 8 - $99 (could you not use the old licence you are using to upgrade?)

So all together that is $490 including O/S and a SSD

That will web browse with the best of them for the next 4/5 years! :)

Again sorry for maybe being a tit earlier

Any ideas for a good case to along with that micro atx mobo?

What about PSU? I'm thinking either 430W or 500W ones that I see.

I think they'd want an SSD, they've been using a 32gb hdd for 10 years with no complaints to memory. a 128gb, hell even 64gb one would be fine. I'll ask and see what they think about this.

So far I've got this setup:

Windows 8 : $100

Intel I5: 3570k: $ 215

Intel H61 micro atz mobo: $60

DVD drive $18

Any ideas for a good case to along with that micro atx mobo?

What about PSU? I'm thinking either 430W or 500W ones that I see.

I think they'd want an SSD, they've been using a 32gb hdd for 10 years with no complaints to memory. a 128gb, hell even 64gb one would be fine. I'll ask and see what they think about this.

So far I've got this setup:

Windows 8 : $100

Intel I5: 3570k: $ 215

Intel H61 micro atz mobo: $60

DVD drive $18

YoshiYogurt

i5 -HELL NO! i3 max, decent AMD APU is the best option, check out my post above, did you want small form factor?

[QUOTE="YoshiYogurt"]

Any ideas for a good case to along with that micro atx mobo?

What about PSU? I'm thinking either 430W or 500W ones that I see.

I think they'd want an SSD, they've been using a 32gb hdd for 10 years with no complaints to memory. a 128gb, hell even 64gb one would be fine. I'll ask and see what they think about this.

So far I've got this setup:

Windows 8 : $100

Intel I5: 3570k: $ 215

Intel H61 micro atz mobo: $60

DVD drive $18

5SI-GonePostal

i5 -HELL NO! i3 max, decent AMD APU is the best option, check out my post above, did you want small form factor?

EDIT: How good is this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130662

[QUOTE="5SI-GonePostal"]

[QUOTE="YoshiYogurt"]

Any ideas for a good case to along with that micro atx mobo?

What about PSU? I'm thinking either 430W or 500W ones that I see.

I think they'd want an SSD, they've been using a 32gb hdd for 10 years with no complaints to memory. a 128gb, hell even 64gb one would be fine. I'll ask and see what they think about this.

So far I've got this setup:

Windows 8 : $100

Intel I5: 3570k: $ 215

Intel H61 micro atz mobo: $60

DVD drive $18

YoshiYogurt

i5 -HELL NO! i3 max, decent AMD APU is the best option, check out my post above, did you want small form factor?

EDIT: How good is this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130662

if you choose an AMD cpu the computer will be dated in a year.

if you choose an AMD cpu the computer will be dated in a year.

jakes456

if you choose an AMD cpu the computer will be dated in a year.

jakes456

Even for typing documents and some browsing... ?

:P

if you choose an AMD cpu the computer will be dated in a year.

jakes456

IMO best build (this is all from Newegg and havent tried to find stuff cheaper):

CPU - AMD A8-5600K (has a built in GPU) -$110

Mobo - This is an example but anything by a good manufacturer -ASRock A55M-HVS FM1 - $50

Memory - 4 gb kit (2x2) from a good brand like Kingston, or Crucial about $20

HDD/SSD - 1tb Barracuda $70 or if they dont need so much space a 128gb Agility 3 for $100

Optical Drive - Anything for about $15 LiteOn or Samsung are good bets

Case - Down to preference but really wouldnt spend of $50, with this build you could consider a small form factor. - $50

PSU -CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 430W - $45

Windows 8 - $99 (could you not use the old licence you are using to upgrade?)

So all together that is $490 including O/S and a SSD

That will web browse with the best of them for the next 4/5 years! :)

Again sorry for maybe being a tit earlier

5SI-GonePostal

Please try reading this post - this will be the 2nd time of asking, pretty certain it has everything you are after