Need help building a low budget computer for grandparents

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allahpayneyo

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Hey guys. I need to build a low budget computer for my grandparents asap. Looking to keep the price between $400 and $500. I have a microcenter near me and will be buying a majority of the parts there tomorrow, and if I can't buy them all there then it is most preferable to use amazon for the fast shipping. We already have a monitor keyboard and mouse, so just the parts are necessary. Thanks for the help guys!
This computer will only be used for light word documents, flash games (like a slot machine game) online, and checking emails. Thanks for all the help!
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-5500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.23 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Silverstone RVZ01B Mini ITX Desktop Case ($79.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Certified SFX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $355.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-10 22:54 EDT-0400
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($95.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: MSI A78M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.29 @ Directron)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($40.75 @ Mwave)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Total: $460.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-10 23:01 EDT-0400

Notes- Does not include HDD. I think a 256gb ssd should be enough. If space runs short then they can always get more storage.
 
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allahpayneyo

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I'm looking online now. Is there any way to get the $40 off the mobo/cpu combo online? I want to purchase them online for in store pick up just to make it easy on myself, but I can't find that option.
 
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arcitech1

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A cheap name brand desktop will cost less, and comes with a warranty. I would just remove the boatware and set it up for your Grandparents. Just make sure you have a good antivirus/malware program and you will be good to go. My last budget build was over 400.00 because I had to buy windows, and it was a step below what I could have gotten from one of the big name brands. I don't do budget builds anymore.
 
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allahpayneyo

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The bloat ware is the reason I'd probably build it myself. My grandparents hate pop ups, and I wouldn't want to have that happen. I'm going to check out dreamspark as I am a student and see if I can get a key for them there
 
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