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1348443 2013-07-09 20:35:00 Building a computer for couple in their early 60's.

Usage: basic home computer, with accounting software.
Must have HDMI and integrated graphics
Budget: no more than $1000

Proposed parts list:
CPU: AMD A6-6400K
Mobo: Asus A85XM-A
RAM: Kingston HyperX 2 x 4GB
Win 7 Premium 64-bit OEM
PSU: Enermax NAXN ENP650AWP (a bit more than needed but cheap and reliable)
Asus BC-12D1ST Optical drive - for burning audio CD's and pictures/movies from camera to disc

Possible mobo/CPU alternative:
CPU: Intel 15 3570
Mobo: Asus P8B75-M

Anyone see any issues there regards reliability/compatibility? Already have case/monitor/mouse etc
Myth (110)
1348444 2013-07-09 21:17:00 Hi, im about to build a box for my cuzzy based on the A10, was going to use Trinity, however now Richland is out, we will probably go for the 10% increase..Dont think they will need 8Gb and x64, that could just provide issues, should they have any old equipment.
Other than that, looks fine!
SolMiester (139)
1348445 2013-07-09 21:43:00 I don't imagine there should be any problems, AMDs APU series have been really impressive imo, they perform incredibly well for their price point. For most uses, our Llano-cored A6-3650 box keeps up with the i5 3570. Sure, intensive tasks (or CPU-bound gaming), there's a noticeable difference, but for most uses, they're great. inphinity (7274)
1348446 2013-07-09 22:35:00 Try and whack an SSD in there, even if it's just a 64GB for the OS. pablo d (15490)
1348447 2013-07-09 22:49:00 All looks fine. I was going to comment about 8Gb being overkill as well, but I figure it's not a huge cost and should never need upgrading for the life of the PC so maybe a good call.

Also an i3 would seem a better choice as an alternative to the 6400K, plenty of power for the tasks you describe and cheaper than an i5. I have a 3220 in my 2nd machine and am quite impressed with it in general. The choice between intel/amd at the same price point really comes down to whether graphics power(AMD) or CPU power(intel) is more important. Intel HD graphics is fine for everday computing though. If heat & efficiency is a consideration then intel wins out.

The SSD might be a good Idea, nothing gives the perception of a fast PC more than an SSD does. It does bump the budget up though and a small SSD can be quite restrictive on software. If they are pc literate enough to manage installing software to another drive then a small SSD could be worth considering, if not it's probably best to avoid the hassles when they fill the drive up. A hybrid SSD/HDD like the seagate momentus might be a good alternative.
dugimodo (138)
1348448 2013-07-09 22:54:00 Will be fine, but there is no point going with such a large PSU, a 350w or 400w will be more than adequate, you could put some more money into the CPU, or even move to an i3/i5, but it will be fine. wratterus (105)
1348449 2013-07-09 22:55:00 Also you could setup an HDD+SSD cache on an Intel system with a $70 32GB SSD, completely transparent to the user and almost as good as the real thing (in terms of user experience, not transfer speeds). pablo d (15490)
1348450 2013-07-09 23:28:00 Good catch, an SSD would be a great addition. inphinity (7274)
1348451 2013-07-09 23:38:00 Agree the i5 is probably overkill for what they would use it for.
4GB would be fine too, we don't sell many computers with 8GB RAM or more unless they are going to be gaming or CAD machines.
CYaBro (73)
1348452 2013-07-10 06:32:00 Thanks all for your comments :) Myth (110)
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