Can someone recommend me a good "base" Canadian PC build?

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Scheepybird

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The build only has to have the CPU, RAM, case, MOBO, PSU, storage, power supply, and an optical drive. I plan on getting the OS elsewhere and the graphics card I'll also get from someone else. I would prefer if it had 8 gigs of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and about 430W power supply. I would not, however, like to have something like an Athlon series CPU or an APU, or really anything that won't allow for that much future upgradability. My budget is $500.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Qrt36h
I've considered using this but I just wanted to make sure.

Update: I had considered getting an R9 280/HD 8950, or an R9 280X, a GTX 760, or a GTX 950, nothing too high end.
 
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i adjusted the ram to a better faster set for .17 more and changed the power supply to a much better one. no idea what gpu you're planning on but this psu will run just about anything and is high quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($169.95 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($58.17 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($47.95...
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Math Geek

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i adjusted the ram to a better faster set for .17 more and changed the power supply to a much better one. no idea what gpu you're planning on but this psu will run just about anything and is high quality.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($169.95 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($58.17 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($47.95 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.88 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Total: $498.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-11 18:44 EST-0500

otherwise the rest looks fine for the budget, nice choices :)
 
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James Mason

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It'd be smarter to just save more money to get a better computer from the start.

While what you linked could be upgraded, it can't be upgraded very far, and you'd be replacing most of the parts, which means you'd just be wasting money spent now.

Things you'd have to upgrade eventually:

1st, the PSU, it's garbage quality. so that's $70 down the drain, and probably have to spend over $100 to get a good one.
2nd, adding a GPU. $200-500
3rd, upgrading the CPU or motherboard, which is still basically throwing away a $170 CPU.

The PSU you get is based on your GPU typically.
 
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http://www.newegg.ca/Store/MasterComboStore.aspx?StoreID=8&name=DIY-PC-Combos this link to newegg.ca has some really nice stuff. i personally based my rig off one of the combos there. unfourtunately its not there anymore.

i paid 444$ for CPU, MOBO, 120GB, SSD, case and power suply. im running an amd fx-6300.

they have really competitive prices and delivered in two buisness days from toronto to montreal.

i agree with James mason though i would not skimp on parts due to impatience. a good psu is a must aswell.

save money and build one that you really want so that you can enjoy it fully.
 
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