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ApocaRUFF · 08-23-2011, 04:28 AM

So, earlier this year (In January) I built my first ever computer for gaming. I spent $1,200 on it and I've been quite happy with it.

Now that it's coming closer to Christmas, I am wanting to build a computer for my mom, and another for my grandma. My grandma's computer is nearing 8-10 years old and is so slow I get a headache if I use it for to long, videos are always very "skippy" and things take forever to load even tho we (she lives with us) have fast internet. Tho she keeps saying she wants to keep her computer, even tho it's slow, I believe it's going to be dying soon, so I'd rather have a new one prepared and start getting her used to using it. Things that should take the blink of an eye to load can take a minute to fully load, or longer. My mom has been renting a computer for the past couple of months, as her old computer (my previous one) died on her.

My grandma uses her computer to play simple puzzle and hand-eye games, watch some youtube videos, and facebook/email. My mom is about the same, except she likes to play facebook games and likes to play Second Life. We already have enough LCD screens for several computers, do we don't need those. (tho I might buy them both bigger/better screens than what we have now... currently I have the biggest screen and it is a 23 (I think) inch. The others are all under 19inch.

My budget is about (can be a bit higher, but would be nice if it were to be lower) $600 for each computer.

I've done a bit of light browsing on newegg and came up with an idea. The only thing I'm struggling with (same with my gaming PC) is trying to figure out which Motherboard to go with. I think this build could work for both of them (Should be able to play Second Life on decent settings without lag, I think?), and is relatively cheap. The mobo I chose (didn't notice it at the time) is a "micro ATX" and I honestly have no idea if that will work for me?

If someone with more experience could look over this build and tell me their thoughts and give me some suggestions on how I can make it better (more powerful while staying at the same or lower price), I would greatly appreciate it. Also tell me if this build just wont work. I believe I have it so all the parts are compatible, but I'm not 100% sure.

Build:

Case - $40

Motherboard $50

CPU - $105

RAM (4GB/2GBx2) - $26

Hard drive (1T

- $55

GPU - Radeon HD 4670 1GB HIS - $70

PSU (520W) - $60

And then I guess I will get an OEM version of Windows 7 for $100

So: Total: $506

I am open to any suggestions/ideas, and even a completely different build. I just want them to do the things they like without any lag.

silent420 · 08-23-2011, 05:09 AM

Not very good with prices, but I'd assume they'd be fine with a decent duel core, and less then 4gbs of ram. That'd bring you down abit, Also think they'd be fine with a 500Gb HDD, unless they each store alot of family photos and such.
I'd think you would be fine spending less for each PC depending on what they do.

I mean, really. You don't need much for random internet stuff. (Facebook/Youtube and crap).

SnOwBunZz · 08-23-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silent420

Not very good with prices, but I'd assume they'd be fine with a decent duel core, and less then 4gbs of ram. That'd bring you down abit, Also think they'd be fine with a 500Gb HDD, unless they each store alot of family photos and such.
I'd think you would be fine spending less for each PC depending on what they do.

I mean, really. You don't need much for random internet stuff. (Facebook/Youtube and crap).

RAM's 26USD and HDD is 56USD. If you're that desperate to save 10USD, get a smaller one. :|

The only dualcores today are the i3s and athlon ii x2s. I'd recommend the i3s, not so much the ii x2s.

08-23-2011, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
ApocaRUFF Bladin's Sword Sharpener Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,184 Reputation: 59	Planning to build two computers So, earlier this year (In January) I built my first ever computer for gaming. I spent $1,200 on it and I've been quite happy with it. Now that it's coming closer to Christmas, I am wanting to build a computer for my mom, and another for my grandma. My grandma's computer is nearing 8-10 years old and is so slow I get a headache if I use it for to long, videos are always very "skippy" and things take forever to load even tho we (she lives with us) have fast internet. Tho she keeps saying she wants to keep her computer, even tho it's slow, I believe it's going to be dying soon, so I'd rather have a new one prepared and start getting her used to using it. Things that should take the blink of an eye to load can take a minute to fully load, or longer. My mom has been renting a computer for the past couple of months, as her old computer (my previous one) died on her. My grandma uses her computer to play simple puzzle and hand-eye games, watch some youtube videos, and facebook/email. My mom is about the same, except she likes to play facebook games and likes to play Second Life. We already have enough LCD screens for several computers, do we don't need those. (tho I might buy them both bigger/better screens than what we have now... currently I have the biggest screen and it is a 23 (I think) inch. The others are all under 19inch. My budget is about (can be a bit higher, but would be nice if it were to be lower) $600 for each computer. I've done a bit of light browsing on newegg and came up with an idea. The only thing I'm struggling with (same with my gaming PC) is trying to figure out which Motherboard to go with. I think this build could work for both of them (Should be able to play Second Life on decent settings without lag, I think?), and is relatively cheap. The mobo I chose (didn't notice it at the time) is a "micro ATX" and I honestly have no idea if that will work for me? If someone with more experience could look over this build and tell me their thoughts and give me some suggestions on how I can make it better (more powerful while staying at the same or lower price), I would greatly appreciate it. Also tell me if this build just wont work. I believe I have it so all the parts are compatible, but I'm not 100% sure. Build: Case - $40 Motherboard $50 CPU - $105 RAM (4GB/2GBx2) - $26 Hard drive (1T - $55 GPU - Radeon HD 4670 1GB HIS - $70 PSU (520W) - $60 And then I guess I will get an OEM version of Windows 7 for $100 So: Total: $506 I am open to any suggestions/ideas, and even a completely different build. I just want them to do the things they like without any lag. __________________ "....However, as with all things, you will encounter the odd retard and or asshole." -Cingal Click the above signature to join Wessex!

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08-23-2011, 05:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
silent420 Rock Man Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 424 Reputation: 34	Not very good with prices, but I'd assume they'd be fine with a decent duel core, and less then 4gbs of ram. That'd bring you down abit, Also think they'd be fine with a 500Gb HDD, unless they each store alot of family photos and such. I'd think you would be fine spending less for each PC depending on what they do. I mean, really. You don't need much for random internet stuff. (Facebook/Youtube and crap).