1st Build

[Presidente Jolo]

I am want to upgrade my desktop for home office. Key considerations for the computer are:

• Using Microsoft Office Applications and other basic software
• Listening to music via internet
• Wi-Fi router coverage is poor
• PC will be connected to two screens
• I would like windows to start quickly (I understand it can be achieved by installing an OS on a SSD drive)
• Broadband speed is up to 17mb
• Working on number of different tabs at this same time

I have budget of up to £1,500 but feel for those basic requirements I feel I could get something to satisfy my requirements for much less.

Can somebody more experienced advice on build?

Regards,

 

[keynes]

Does the budget excludes any peripherals? just for basic home use? no gaming or cpu intensive tasks?

 

[Oussebon]

Also, what's your current system? Will help give an idea of what's a substantial upgrade and what isn't.

 

[Presidente Jolo]

Current system is Windows 10.

No gaming or other CPU intensive tasks are envisaged, as I have other PC for those tasks.

Currently, I am using laptop to work from home, however, I find issues with starting up, takes time to load up, internet connectivity. Specifications of it are in the attachment.

From peripherals, I would like to include charger and speakers (up to 50-75 pounds). The PC will be connected via docking station, which is already in place.

 

[Oussebon]

I have budget of up to £1,500 but feel for those basic requirements I feel I could get something to satisfy my requirements for much less.

Definitely.

e.g.


Case
CORSAIR CARBIDE SERIES™ 200R COMPACT GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-7600 (3.5GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® STRIX B250H GAMING: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2133MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1[SUP]st[/SUP] Hard Disk
1TB SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 32MB CACHE
M.2 SSD Drive
128GB SAMSUNG SM961 M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3100MB/R, 700MB/W)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES™ VS-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Super Quiet Titan DragonFly Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS 802.11 AC1200 867Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Speakers
LOGITECH Z313 2.1 SILVER/BLACK SPEAKER SYSTEM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 8 to 10 working days
Quantity
1

Price £860.00 including VAT and delivery

Unique URL to re-configure : https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/intel-home-office-pc/W36S34xMdW/

You can edit the spec how you like.

I've not added Office as there are a range of Office options with different features and you'll either have your own copy/licence or want to select the appropriate one for your needs. Alternatively there is free and open source office software like Open Office.

• Wi-Fi router coverage is poor

The solution to that won't be with the PC itself, but either to use range extenders, powerline adapters, reposition the router, replace the router, etc. The budget would be generously enough to get some powerline adapters aka homeplugs.

The PC will be connected via docking station, which is already in place.

I'd expect you'd just plug things into the PC rather have a docking station as well.

 

[Presidente Jolo]

Thanks for assistance.

I have tried different solutions to increase WiFi coverage, and none solved the issue (Power Line, Range Extender). I tried to upgrade router, however, as found out it is not that easy with Sky. I am led to believe it is partially caused by the laptop, as WiFi coverage on my mobile is not that bad.

I am using docking station, as sometimes I connect work laptop when I am working from home.

 

[Oussebon]

Powerline adapters wouldn't improve wifi coverage, but replace it with being able to use wired networking further away from your router.