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New Computer for Parents

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  • 04-11-2015 7:51pm
    #1
    Dazice
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭


    Hi All,
    I haven't built a computer in a few years and haven't kept up with any recent developments. So any advice is welcome; Need a computer build for my Parents 60+.


    1. What is your budget? 650

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Internet, Excel, maybe some gaming when grand kids visit.

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? No

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No

    5. Do you need a monitor? No

    5a. If yes, what size do you need.

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? 1920x1080, No

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Wireless card

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? No

    8. How can you pay? Credit Card/Laser/Paypal

    9. When are you purchasing? ASAP

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? No help needed thx


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    #2
    BoltzmannBrain
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭BoltzmannBrain


    My parents thought they wanted a computer. Really they just wanted internet access and to watch things.

    Getting them an Ipad was a revolution here.


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    #3
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Pentium G3320 €50
    H81M board €50
    4gb RAM €30
    250w PSU €30
    120gb SSD €60
    1tb HDD €50
    Case €40
    Total €310


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    Dazice
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭Dazice


    Thanks for the input, but I'm looking for something along the lines of i5, 8gb ram, ssd+hdd. Just wasn't sure about the latest intel chips or if there were any updates in the ssd world.
    Thanks.

    Regarding the iPad, they are looking into this as an option also.


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    SterlingArcher
    Registered Users Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭SterlingArcher


    I pad.

    Yeah I'd probably get an android pad of some sort. Will no doubt be cheaper, more freedom. Less tied to apple pay.


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    #6
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    You want an i5 for Internet usage and Excel? Why?


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