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Yasser Morales

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Hey guys. Putting together a new PC for my mom. She's a small business owner. She'll be using typical MS office type software, a specialized database program, photoshop, and video editing. This is what I got so far. I'm struggling with the video card. She's definitely not playing any games, but does need the Processing power, storage, and memory to keep up with the video/photo stuff. Budget is not an issue, but I obviously don't want to break her bank.

https://pchound.com/oGG8bx/

I need the following:

1. Suggesting on Video Card
2. what Thermal Paste should I go with
3. I also need some sort Card reader i can put in the front bay under the Blue Ray DVDRW

Thanks
 
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thermal paste doesn't matter as much as it used to. I use MX-4 or NT-H1 they both seem to work pretty ok.

Video card wise, if you can fit it in the budget, get a 1060 6gb card.

The motherboard you've chosen won't work with the cpu you've listed - pick a different one..

Drive wise - you should consider a samsung 970 evo (ideally complimented with some optane)
 
Video Card: Cheapest *NEW* 1050/1050Ti you can get. If you wind up about $50-80 under budget, kick it to a 1060.
Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5 works just fine.
Card Reader: Pick one from the list. They're relatively inexpensive.
CPU: Spend the extra $30 for the K-variant. ESPECIALLY if you're providing your own HSF. Higher base clock speed.
Motherboard: Wrong board. 8700/8700K aren't X99 compatible.

As someone else noted. Memory recommendations on PCHound are borked.
When you specify 32GB 2x16GB it links you to a multi-stick kit for smaller memory sizes. Like 2x8 or 4x4. Even if the PCHound link says 32GB.


Here's a slightly different build (again, memory is borked, so subtract the $90 for it).

https://pchound.com/Uhc630/

You can go with this memory instead.

Yes, it's WAY more expensive. That's because it's the right SIZE memory.
Yet another reason NOT to go 64GB up front ($700 in memory in a $1000 system?)

So, you're looking at about $1500 in parts, software, etc.
Tack on tax and shipping (if it's not free) and ignore any rebates (up front).
So you're looking at about $1750 all told to your door.
 
Chas said:
Video Card: Cheapest *NEW* 1050/1050Ti you can get. If you wind up about $50-80 under budget, kick it to a 1060.
Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5 works just fine.
Card Reader: Pick one from the list. They're relatively inexpensive.
CPU: Spend the extra $30 for the K-variant. ESPECIALLY if you're providing your own HSF. Higher base clock speed.
Motherboard: Wrong board. 8700/8700K aren't X99 compatible.

As someone else noted. Memory recommendations on PCHound are borked.
When you specify 32GB 2x16GB it links you to a multi-stick kit for smaller memory sizes. Like 2x8 or 4x4. Even if the PCHound link says 32GB.


Here's a slightly different build (again, memory is borked, so subtract the $90 for it).

https://pchound.com/Uhc630/

You can go with this memory instead.

Yes, it's WAY more expensive. That's because it's the right SIZE memory.
Yet another reason NOT to go 64GB up front ($700 in memory in a $1000 system?)

So, you're looking at about $1500 in parts, software, etc.
Tack on tax and shipping (if it's not free) and ignore any rebates (up front).
So you're looking at about $1750 all told to your door.
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Thanks a ton guys! Lots of good information Chas going to go with your Suggestions. Appreciated.
 
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