spec check please

[carsyboy]

how does this look for a starter pc for an 5 year old to play roblox, minecraft etc

 

[Habakkuk]

Consider upgrading the power supply to 450W minimum - it's easier to future proof later upgrades.

120GB SSD may be a little tight for windows & updates - and that's without installing games.

 

[Zeebedy]

I use a 120gb SSD for my OS and apps, (use a separate one for games) and my space hovers around 80gb free of 111gb..on the 120gb SSD.

 

[lee32uk]

Swap out the SSD for one of these. The 120GB is great value if that is enough for you.


My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x TeamGroup 240GB L5 Lite SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 3D NAND Solid State Drive= £49.99
• 1 x TeamGroup 120GB L5 Lite SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 3D NAND Solid State Drive= £29.99

Total: £88.68 (includes shipping: £8.70)​

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[Habakkuk]

SSD is prefered for games - speeds up install/loading time.

If you can fit it all on one drive, it'll prevent future headaches.

 

[carsyboy]

Swap out the SSD for one of these. The 120GB is great value if that is enough for you.


My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x TeamGroup 240GB L5 Lite SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 3D NAND Solid State Drive= £49.99
• 1 x TeamGroup 120GB L5 Lite SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 3D NAND Solid State Drive= £29.99

Total: £88.68 (includes shipping: £8.70)
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thnx i never seen those, looks a great buy

 

[carsyboy]

Consider upgrading the power supply to 450W minimum - it's easier to future proof later upgrades.

120GB SSD may be a little tight for windows & updates - and that's without installing games.

no upgrading, hes 5 year old. if or when he moves onto real games a new system will be built, which i doubt will be for a couple of years yet

 

[Habakkuk]

That's also a sensible approach.

As he's 5, have you considered stocking up on spare cheap mice/keyboards?

Spills will happen.