[Build Help] Cheap build for parents
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor | $114.99 @ NCIX US |
| Motherboard | ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard | $65.38 @ Newegg |
| Memory | A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $39.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Mushkin Chronos 60GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $49.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case | $24.99 @ Newegg |
| Total | ||
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $295.34 |
I have a corsair 430 watt modular power supply and a 500gb hard drive and a dvd/cd drive that I will be using. Is this good for general desktop use? I want it to last as long as possible. Also, is the new haswell refresh i3 im getting compatible with this mobo? Some places I've heard you need a bios update and you need a working cpu to do that. Will I have any problems?
Posted Jul 14, 2014, 12:14 AM UTC
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You may have problems. An i3 4130 or 4330 would be a safer bet, tough check with newegg. Also, I suggest spending the extra $10 for a 120GB ssd, and maybe getting an elite 130 for looks.
He is only using the ssd for a boot drive, so I don't think 120gb is necessary. Also, the 4130 is more expensive, why is that?
The 4150 is the 4130's replacement, so they are priced very close by retailers.
Also, the 120GB is only a little more and will be very useful for programs like word and the browser.
Could you explain the elite 130 more? What are the advantages?
I suggested it mostly for the (IMO) better aesthetics.