best computer build for under $500 for basic use

tcarter12

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i want to build a computer from scratch for under $500 just for basic use no gaming except for mine craft a list of parts would be nice and im not experienced at all with this stuff but i can put things together
 

Alpha3031

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.95 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Microsoft Desktop 400 Wired Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $466.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 23:33 EDT-0400

Could possibly go a bit cheaper.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $489.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 23:33 EDT-0400
 

tcarter12

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oh and does it need a grapics card