My wife wants a new computer. A windows computer. I wasn't able to talk her into either a mac or linux. She also doesn't want a laptop for some reason. I hate all the crapware installed on most windows computers and the amount of effort required to remove it so I'm thinking about building one. I had great luck with my last build (which was posted here but I'm too lazy to find the thread; basically a ~$1000 gaming computer which was an i5 with a 1060 in it). I did consider a "signature" edition from the MS store but they are all really expensive and this is for my wife to check email, pay bills, browse the web, etc. But I want it to boot fast, update quickly, perform well, play videos, etc., just doesn't need to run games or anything like that.
Since I don't need to put in a discrete graphics card, I'm thinking of using one of those smaller cases (rather than a full/mid tower).
Does anyone have any suggestions? Specifically around case, motherboard, processor, (integrated graphics/sound/probably wifi), etc.? I want the main drive to be an SSD (m.2) but will likely also need support for another real hard drive to hold all her photos (I suppose this could be external). Obviously need USB support for mouse/keyboard/external drives and then HDMI or DVI for (dual) monitors.
Since I don't need to put in a discrete graphics card, I'm thinking of using one of those smaller cases (rather than a full/mid tower).
Does anyone have any suggestions? Specifically around case, motherboard, processor, (integrated graphics/sound/probably wifi), etc.? I want the main drive to be an SSD (m.2) but will likely also need support for another real hard drive to hold all her photos (I suppose this could be external). Obviously need USB support for mouse/keyboard/external drives and then HDMI or DVI for (dual) monitors.