WTB: parts to build a desktop (high school workload)

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Looking to get parts to build a descent desktop for my highschool kid. Not looking for a high end or gaming quality. something descent and can handle high school level workloads. Current desktop is s775 based.

i would need the following

CPU/MOBO/MEMORY.. something like i5/i7 (past generations are fine sandybridge + or xeon.), equivalant AMD is also ok. Mobo has to be ATX/MATX, 8GB or memory

SSD: for OS (not a deal breaker if its not in the combo)
Win 10 pro - i can probably find this in the forum for cheap (not a deal breaker)

I would prefer to buy all 1 shot if possible. Not looking to spend a whole lot, so cheap & reliable is better.

heatware under cganesh75

PM me with shipped price to orlando, FL 32828
 
PM- have some complete Dell Optiplex machines which sound like the perfect candidate.

Adnan
 
Bump, cleared out almost everything, dont have anything that could help
 
Ive got a full Ivy bridge i3 system (dell), I could do $100 on, let me know if interested
 
I have

Evga 4gb gtx 970
FX 6100
Or
FX 8320
Amd CPU cooler
450w psu
New matx case with box
2x4 8gb ddr3
500gb laptop HDD
$125 shipped

U just need a matx mobo
 
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This person was asking for $220 for a 2500k mATX 8GB barebones kit, which is a pretty decent jump to where you want to be. You could probably pick up a $75 rx 470 graphics card and they'd even be able to fire up some basic 1080 games.

https://hardforum.com/threads/m-atx-build-lga1155-asus-gene-z-2500k-8gb-ddr3-256gb-ssd.1984512/

$220 seems a bit steep. I just picked up a 2500k system with 60GB SSD, 500GB HDD, 16GB of RAM, and an RX570 for $200 locally here in Orange County, CA.
 
$220 seems a bit steep. I just picked up a 2500k system with 60GB SSD, 500GB HDD, 16GB of RAM, and an RX570 for $200 locally here in Orange County, CA.
$180 now. (y) Also, ime, local sales will generally be cheaper or not significantly cheaper if you can find one.
 
i7 6700 non k
asus h170i-pro mobo
2x8gb corsair ddr4
240gb m.2 ssd
Win 10 pro install and registered
$325 shipped
or
$400 shipped with a evga Blower style gtx 970
all you need is a case and psu
 
I have a really cool asrock a300 system you might like.

Ryzen2400g machine. Super cute. Tony as all get out but some powerful.
 
Thanks everybody . at this time, i am going to close this thread and look at all the options. I am also considering other options and price. Thanks everybody for great suggestions and offers.
 
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