Office computer build.

LOCO LAPTOP

LOCO LAPTOP

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I want to build a office computer for my aunt office since they still have P4 with 512MB of ram. And for what they do Its a bit slow but my aunt doesnt want to upgrade for 4-5 years after this upgrade. So is this a good setup? Also she would need about 10 at those specs.

LIAN LI PC-7A plus II Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$119.99 -$20.00 Instant $99.99

ASUS P5K-VM LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$118.99 $118.99

Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply - Retail
Mail-in Rebate
$39.99 $39.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Conroe 2.33GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
$174.99 -$5.00 Instant $169.99

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
$86.99 -$40.00 Instant $46.99

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
$49.99 $49.99

Logitech 967740-0403 Black USB Standard Internet 350 USB Keyboard - OEM
$9.25 $9.25

ENVISION H170L Silver-Black 17" 8ms LCD Monitor - Retail
In Stock
$179.99 $179.99

Logitech SBF-96 Black 3 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Mouse - OEM
$10.25 $10.25

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM
$30.99 $30.99

Subtotal: $756.42
 
LOCO LAPTOP said:
heck I been their "on-call" tech support since they had those. They have my number on speed dial. :rolleyes:
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sounds good :D
Viscero340 said:
Well, it looks like a fine setup and everything but man seriously I would go this route for family members or anyone for that matter where I don't want to be their "on-call" tech support.

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=brdw2af&s=bsd
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if he wil be available, then custom FTW

Those specs look fine, although i'd prefer a different brand PSU and since you are using matx, i'd get some of those Silverstone SG03 cases, but they cost a bit more than that Lian Li case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163085
 
AMD_RULES said:
sounds good :D


if he wil be available, then custom FTW

Those specs look fine, although i'd prefer a different brand PSU and since you are using matx, i'd get some of those Silverstone SG03 cases, but they cost a bit more than that Lian Li case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163085
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oh god not a black case. there is carpet in that office and will make that computer look white. I picked the Lian Li for the space to work with and the sliverstone has the PSU in the way (but I still like it) if I want to do a quick clean up. ;) :p

RoBo said:
I would swap the PSU for something more reliable. ;)
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Weird. my friend that I build his computer had that powersupply for 2 years now and still works. Luck?
 
RoBo said:
I would swap the PSU for something more reliable. ;)
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Yea I would go with an Antec earthwatts 380 or something

Also... do they really need Lian Li cases? You could save some money there to pay for a better psu
 
The Computers & Gadgets forum is for pre-builts. I'm moving this over to Gen Hard.
 
vtx_ said:
Yea I would go with an Antec earthwatts 380 or something

Also... do they really need Lian Li cases? You could save some money there to pay for a better psu
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The way they been treating the current cases? (kicking is one of them since its under the desk...) But if there are any other cases that are just as good, send me a link and il look at it. Also she told me she wants $850 tops each. we can upgrade some stuff.

Lethal said:
The Computers & Gadgets forum is for pre-builts. I'm moving this over to Gen Hard.
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Oops...
 
Change the powersupply and monitor. looking at case right now..

LIAN LI PC-7A plus II Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
$119.99 -$20.00 Instant $99.99

ASUS P5K-VM LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
$118.99 $118.99

Antec earthwatts EA380 ATX12V v2.0 380W Power Supply - Retail
Mail-in Rebate
$59.99 $59.99

Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Conroe 2.33GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor
$174.99 -$5.00 Instant $169.99

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
$86.99 -$40.00 Instant $46.99

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard
$49.99 $49.99

Logitech 967740-0403 Black USB Standard Internet 350 USB Keyboard - OEM

$9.25 $9.25

Acer AL1916WAbd Black 19" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
$189.99 -$10.00 Instant $179.99

Logitech SBF-96 Black 3 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Mouse - OEM
$10.25 $10.25

SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM
$30.99 $30.99

Subtotal: $776.42
 
Coolermaster 690 is nice, but I don't know if you can do the rebates on them if you are ordering that many. If the Lian Li's fit into the budget then I would stick with them.
 
What exactly are these computers going to be used for? basic office stuff, no kind of graphics heavy programs or anything?
 
Black-Tom said:
What exactly are these computers going to be used for? basic office stuff, no kind of graphics heavy programs or anything?
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alot of programs will be running at the same time and no heavy graphics of any kind.

I find that the current computers have a hard time trying to keep up with the demand that some of the programs ask, but then again they have P4 1.6Ghz with 512mb of ram.
 
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