Bare bones dual monitor setup

[drockrock]

I have a friend that wants to get a 2-monitor PC. I told her it'd probably cost about $1,000 but that I'd see how little she would have to pay.

The PC doesn't need to do any gaming, she would only use it for research and internet browsing.

I basically copied the Puppy build and slapped on two monitors, then I made some changes as noted below:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7TZYmG

Changes to Puppy:
-CPU downgraded to http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-sdx145hbgmbox
-No CPU cooler necessary?

I'm wondering if since it's not going to be designed as a gaming PC if there are some other areas I could downgrade in order to save money?

Thanks!

[wrathblade]

If she doesn't have a PC id suggest building something with a intel i3 CPU and not something that won't even need a cooler.
Might also be a idea to look for 2 monitors second hand?
Also remember that you can use a TV aswell.

[chazus]

First, moving this to the build/upgrade subforum

Second,

PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2360SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: AOC E2360SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-100 Wired Standard Keyboard ($7.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech B100 Wired Optical Mouse ($5.85 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech S120 2.3W 2ch Speakers ($8.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $707.18

[Fuzzykins]

I'd go for a graphics card with an APU. They should be able to support 1080p dual monitor setups as long as she's not doing any intense gaming. Then you can drop the graphics card and get a significantly weaker PSU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A4-4020 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($44.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master DK9-7G52A-0L-GP 27.1 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($9.13 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M EXTREME4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($78.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Constellation ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.95 @ B&H)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($107.60 @ B&H)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($107.60 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.99 @ B&H)
Mouse: Microsoft Optical Mouse 200 for Business Wired Optical Mouse ($4.78 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Creative Labs A60 4W 2ch Speakers ($15.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $672.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-28 10:24 EDT-0400

Edit: God damnit, I took too long.