Will this be a good set up for a home computer?

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I am buying a new computer, after having existed with an eMachines Sempron 145 for about 3 years. I am not a gamer, but do a lot of multitasking (working from home, research for school, internet radio and videos, etc). I will have 8-10 tabs on Firefox open at a time, as well as working on a word document, listening to the radio, etc.

So, my question is if this set up sounds like something that will last me a while.

CPU: AMD FX 8320
Motherboard: ASRock 960GM-VGS3
RAM: 16GB DDR3-1600
HDD: 2TB @ 7200 rpm
Video Card: AMD Radeon R7 250

It only has a 350w PSU, but I guess that is easy enough to change. And it has a basic 24x DVD writer.

With tax, this is going to cost me $675, plus another $40 or so for a new 500w PSU.

So, am i going to be happy with this?
 
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For just a basic, multi-tasking system, what you have listed would fare extremely well. My question would be does the system come with both the R7-250 AND the 350watt power supply or are you adding the graphics card? I would say that if the system comes with both, then, while there's no hard in upgrading the power supply, it's likely not necessary.

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It comes with the R7 250 and 350w. However, I've read some posts here that have said a 350w is not big enough. I thought that it would be, but I was not sure.

 
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That motherboard is not compatible with that processor. Go with a locked i5, an H97 board, and forget the dedicated GPU, as you won't be gaming. Something like this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.92 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $661.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-30 17:25 EDT-0400
 
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The system you're purchasing has to be functional, so if it comes with a 350watt PSU and an AMD R7-250, it should be enough. I can't think of any company that can sell a product with a component that automatically needs to be upgraded before you can use it.

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I mixed up MB from two diferent computers that I was looking at.

The MB that goes with the 8320 is the Gigabyte 78LMT-USB3.

The only problem with your list is that I would have to build the computer, and then go get the OS, which would raise the cost by $100. And I am trying to keep it under $700.
 
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With a $700 budget, I'd probably look at a self-build like this one:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.89 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 260X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $664.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-30 17:46 EDT-0400

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I've never really thought about building one for myself. it's something to consider
 
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If you're semi-confident with a screw-driver (the only tool you'll need) and competent with reading the motherboard manual, I'm 99% certain you can successfully build your own system. Additionally, there are literally thousands of videos online and hundreds of us here on the forums to help guide you through the process, if need be.

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AMD build with an SSD.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($18.23 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 730 1GB Video Card ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.92 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $693.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-01 09:31 EDT-0400
 
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