UPDATE:
There is a couple hundred dollar difference here. The changes:
1. Went to Windows 8 instead of Windows 7, apparently 8 is much more efficient on the APU than 7. +$10
2. Went to a slightly slower(about 5% slower in benchmarks, probably not noticeable for typical user) processor, but it's 25% cheaper...So the price/performance ratio is fantastic
3. Added a very nice 23" monitor from Asus, could get a cheaper monitor +$140
4. Added a budget level Logitech mouse/keyboard combo(un-needed if you already have one) +$40
5. Added an Asus DVD writer +$20
So this is a $702 total ready to go system.
Jim...I like putting together parts lists and if you couldn't tell, I'm pretty excited about you possibly building one. The only thing that's lacking is possibly the case, and if you think you might throw a dedicated video card into the system at any time in the future we should jump to a 400 or 450 watt power supply. Other than that...i'm seriously considering building this one myself for the family to keep them off my development machine once I build it.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-A Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($35.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120-TAA Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($41.70 @ Adorama)
Total: $702.57
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 09:26 EST-0500)
There is a couple hundred dollar difference here. The changes:
1. Went to Windows 8 instead of Windows 7, apparently 8 is much more efficient on the APU than 7. +$10
2. Went to a slightly slower(about 5% slower in benchmarks, probably not noticeable for typical user) processor, but it's 25% cheaper...So the price/performance ratio is fantastic
3. Added a very nice 23" monitor from Asus, could get a cheaper monitor +$140
4. Added a budget level Logitech mouse/keyboard combo(un-needed if you already have one) +$40
5. Added an Asus DVD writer +$20
So this is a $702 total ready to go system.
Jim...I like putting together parts lists and if you couldn't tell, I'm pretty excited about you possibly building one. The only thing that's lacking is possibly the case, and if you think you might throw a dedicated video card into the system at any time in the future we should jump to a 400 or 450 watt power supply. Other than that...i'm seriously considering building this one myself for the family to keep them off my development machine once I build it.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-A Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($35.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120-TAA Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($41.70 @ Adorama)
Total: $702.57
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-02 09:26 EST-0500)