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Here is a link to my build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vLsvcc

I'm new here and have been researching alot about building PC's. I will be using this PC for light gaming (AA) titles and 1080p video editing as well as CAD. I know the PC may not be capable of this with the current components but I made sure I can upgrade the CPU to an i5 or i7 and add an RX460-470 later on. I will be using the Integrated Graphics for a while. I am also open to completely changing to AMD components but it will have to be Ryzen only. If I do, I have my eyes set on the 6 core 1400x and know I will have to buy an AM4+ Mobo. The only reason I didn't go that way is due to the low budget.

I managed to keep this build under $400 though I am still waiting on the PSU, CPU, extra case fan, and SSD. I am looking for an honest answer and any advise. Am I going in the right direction for this build?

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Download Windows 10 and use it for now. Get a key down the line from Microsoft, or purchase it later... https://www.howtogeek.com/244678/you-dont-need-a-product-key-to-install-and-use-windows-10/

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Mini Video Card ($99.99 @...
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Download Windows 10 and use it for now. Get a key down the line from Microsoft, or purchase it later... https://www.howtogeek.com/244678/you-dont-need-a-product-key-to-install-and-use-windows-10/

Optimized your build...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA Ultimate SU800 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Mini Video Card ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Apevia X-QTIS-BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.89 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND PCI-Express x1 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($12.82 @ Jet)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow (Red) 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $559.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-12 00:32 EDT-0400
 
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Thanks for the reply. I already have Windows 10 on a bootable USB ready to be installed. I am deciding on a GTX 1050 or an RX 460-470. I see that you recommended a different mobo. Why is that? Also the total price nears $600 which is way over my budget at my current situation. I am looking to invest the extra $200 on the GPU and better CPU if needed. $100 on the Video card and $100 + what I get from selling the pentium for a better CPU. What do you think? I do have an extra HDD for added storage.

I will list the price of each of the components I have bought.

Pentium G4560-$70
MOBO B250m Mortar-$70
RAM-8GB $55
Storage SSD 128Gb 6Gb/s-$27 Professionally Wiped and Refurbished
No Graphics Card YET
Case-$37
Power Supply-EVGA 500w 80+ White-$33
Wireless Network Adapter w/ Bluetooth, Edimax-$13
Extra Case Fan from Amazon-$10
Monitor, silver in color preferably-$80
Total Price: $395

Just to give you an idea of the Components and Prices
Would this still be a good buy over what you listed?

And thanks for your input!


 
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Basically all of them. I am just waiting on Shipping from the rest of the parts. I got a deal on basically all of the parts. What I am looking for is advise on whether or not this is going to work in terms of future upgradeability, quality components and good solid starting point for what I will be doing (light gaming,Video editing etc). Is this a good build? My budget was $400 and I managed to spend less than that. I want to spend an extra $200-$250 later on but am good with no GPU for now.
 
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Thanks will take the PSU matter in mind. In your opinion, could I have done a better build with $400 including a VR Ready MOBO a quad core or at least hyperthreaded CPU and Monitor that would allow me to do 1080p editing, CAD and light gaming? I was originally going for AMD FX 8350 with an AM3 MOBO but the components seemed outdated especially with Ryzen now out, which is also why I am open to the possibility of changing to Ryzen later on instead of Upgrading the Intel CPU, though it would be a little more expensive but still a solid performer under $800 right?
 
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Ohh ok. I think then what you have is ok for now. You can go upto the i7-7700 when you choose to upgrade. Maybe after 2 yrs or so it will be a good upgrade. As stated madmatt, the psu could be better. Return it if you still have that option and get the one listed in my build. Also with $200, i would suggest the rx470 8gb or the rx480 4gb.
 
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