Hey guys! I want to build my dad a media PC with a price range of 300$ to 450. Help would be appreciated. He does not game or anything. His just uses it for email, music, internet, etc...
OS included would be nice, but not necessary.
get him a chromebook.
Obviously I want to build him one as it is a better solution than overpaying for a laptop. GTFO Troll.
APU.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3dgXj
os: linux? it's free and fast:) intel hd graphics are oke for normal use. i recently build 2 pc's for my dad with an i5 4670k
edit:
it has a nicer case now.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3dfTj
If you have a monitor then it's 160$ cheaper.
is it really tho? dude is just gona email and wack off to porn so why does he need the performance?
I would never buy another chromebook it was literally one of the worst electronics experiences I have ever had.
+1 this is what I could get, although I would use a different case.
No wonder I've been on Tom's hardware more than this site, someone labeled as support is shit and trolling.
i have heard great things about the Acer c720, good battery life, decent performance, nice screen etc.
Hell an Intel NUC, Zotac Z-box, Mac mini will work. Put Linux on it. Also a Chromebox or book would work if you changed the os to a full featured Linux distro.
i know:) 200r or nzxt 210 are really good but not on sale at the moment. coolermaster n200 is a good one now i think. but this case has the hdd options and 5.25 etc.
Really with a chromebook your not overpaying.
there are some really nice cheap ones with an i3 :). put linux on it and your done.
that's just early adoption follies, they have matured now.
Tek support is a program where someone gives a monthly donation to teksyndicate.
And chromebooks are actually quite good for basic tasks. Plus, you could always install a full-fledged Linux distro to replace chromeOS.
Chromebook look's for me a very good idea ,in Finland where i am working in a destroying of documents or asiakirjojen hävittäminen one of my friend use it and it was a good one and i think it is perfect for your dad too.
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[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct240m500ssd1]Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($109.99 @ Amazon)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1]Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($39.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx430]Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply[/url] ($19.99 @ Micro Center)
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