help me build a $400 home computer

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markklatte

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Hi. My dad wants me to build him a computer. His budget is $400. He doesnt need a monitor, keyboard, mouse, or OS. Just the hardware. He does NOT want to play games. Just to do simple stuff. Like, surfing the web, skype, movies. He wants a powerful machine that will last him as long as possible. So, can you guys help me out? I will be forever grateful Thank you :)
 
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i7Baby

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CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($90.00 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-DS2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($70.82 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.16 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $362.93
 
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turkey3_scratch

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Case: http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-MicroATX-Tower-Computer-RANGER-M/dp/B006BCK7RM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408421033&sr=1-2&keywords=Desktop+cases+MicroATX
Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/MSI-Computer-MicroATX-Motherboard-H81M-E33/dp/B00F42W70A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405631270&sr=8-3&keywords=LGA+1150+motherboard
Processor: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i3-4130-FCLGA-Processor-BX80646I34130/dp/B00EUUKVXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408421410&sr=1-1&keywords=i3+1150
RAM: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CML4GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B0056J1GTO/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405781600&sr=1-6&keywords=Corsair+Vengeance+Low+Profile+1x4GB
Power Supply: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0430-KR/dp/B00H33SDR4/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1408421168&sr=1-7&keywords=Power+supplies
Hard Drive: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW

Note: That ^^ actually is $370 about with shipping and tax.

Edit: updated processor
 
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markklatte

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do you have a link to pcpartpicker or something?
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W3JP8d
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W3JP8d/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.84 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $405.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-19 00:26 EDT-0400
 
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i7Baby

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http://pcpartpicker.com/user/i7Baby/saved/qs9tt6
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.29 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $404.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-19 01:24 EDT-0400
 
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