$360 Max Budget Basic Computer

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Im trying to help my friend come up with a basic basic build for $360 will need a OS. Any help is appreciated,
 
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Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Case: Raidmax ATX-249B (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $349.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-28 17:06 EDT-0400)
 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HpwWf7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HpwWf7/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HpwWf7/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD A6-5400K 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus A55BM-K Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($51.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($37.48 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $346.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-28 17:08 EDT-0400)
 

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The Corsair CX series is made with cheap Chinese capacitors and is generally an unreliable PSU to opt for. The one I suggested is both cheaper and more reliable. Also, why put in a 320GB hard drive when for a bucks more you can get a 1TB hard drive which is much more substantial. Lastly, why not dual channel the memory?
 

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I stand by my build.

 

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It's basically mine but worse :p
 

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If that makes you feel better, sure.

 
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