I HAVE TO BUILD 2x €800 PC's

wandatowell · 19-06-2017 05:45PM #1

Evening all, I've got two uncles who want to get a new PC each. It's an odd story as to how they both came to the realization that they both wanted a PC's at the same time but according to my old fella they do. So here I am. I'm looking to pull the trigger on this fairly sharpish.

1. What is your budget? [€800 each]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer(s)? They both want it for general use such as email, microsoft office, internet but one of them will occasionally use his for Flight Simulators

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [I have 2x 24" 1080p monitors I am gifting them]

5. Do you need a monitor? [No]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [N/A]

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [N/A]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [N/A]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [I would be but not a deal breaker]

8. How can you pay? [Debit/Credit Card]

9. When are you purchasing? [Very, very soon]

10. If you need help building it. [I'll be building them]

Thanks very much for any help, its very much appreciated. I'm be fairly confident at putting a build together but I really don't wanna let my uncles down so I'm asking for help.

Alpha8 · 20-06-2017 03:11PM

Something like this will probably do you well - shop around for the best prices.
> https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/3KjTgL

Billy86 · 20-06-2017 10:44PM

Is there really any need for a 1060 6gb on this build? I'm not too familiar with flight simulators but for occasional use and no other gaming would something like a 460 4gb or 1050 ti make more sense (and none for the other)? If so I reckon these could be done for a lot less than €800, no need to spend money just for the sake of spending it. If they need office etc the remainder could also easily cover those and extras like the cost of the flight simulators or some such.

Would test out a build but virgin broadband are bloody useless so I'm on the mobile.

K.O.Kiki · 21-06-2017 12:20PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (?146.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M BAZOOKA Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (?78.97 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory (?111.59 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Plextor - M7V 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (?63.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card (?128.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case (?34.98 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: be quiet! - PURE POWER 9 400W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (?57.09 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit (?83.94 @ Aria PC)
Total: ?706.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-21 13:20 BST+0100

N.B.
AMD socket AM4 build ensures the CPU can be upgraded in the next 3-4 years.

If you don't think the machines will ever be upgraded/resold, consider Intel Pentium G4560/G4600 on B250 with DDR4-2400.

Billy86 · 21-06-2017 12:41PM

Would a G4560 make more sense at €80 less expensive? Given that it's only standard usage, no workstation stuff etc, and the only other bit would be the flight simulator on one of them?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor (?62.00)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B250M-K Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (?62.39 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (?92.88 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Plextor - M7V 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (?63.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (?13.30 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Palit - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB StormX Video Card (?119.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair - Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (?39.98 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link - TL-WN781ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter (?9.32 @ Amazon UK)
Other: DYNAMODE DYNA-GC7810 LockStock Series Gaming M-ATX Computer Case - Black (?16.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: ?480.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-21 13:34 BST+0100
?480.84 = €547.79

For the uncle without the flight simulators, take out the 1050 TI = ?360.85 = €411.09.

- Went entirely through Amazon as they deliver free to Ireland and there are no other hidden types of charges. They also offer excellent money back/return policies in case there are any issues upon delivery.
- If they would want more storage, a 1TB 7200RPM can be had for about ?30/€35 more.
- Added a wifi adapter in case they would prefer it to have to be connected via wired internet, otherwise it can be deleted.
- This would cover the cost of Windows (€90-100ish) and Office (I think it's €100ish? I use OpenOffice freeware but it's more basic and not as user friendly or attractive looking), and leave the uncle without the GPU in particular with plenty left over. If either of them are dumping an old computer for this they should be able to carry Windows over to this new one for free, hence why I left it off the build just in case.
- Just as a random one, if they would rather a case that would take up less space - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017E64OQS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

Blazer · 23-06-2017 09:22AM

urgggh..ordering/making pc's for family members..its so seriously not worth it..
I basically sat my mother down one day and warned her never again to bring me home laptops from bingo to fix, meet some person i don't even know to recommend them a pc and then listen to them bitch later on that their kids can't play a few games on it when they ignored my advice in the first place.

I HAVE TO BUILD 2x €800 PC's

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