First Computer Build Parts List

[SnowyGlory]

Heya everyone, I recently decided I wanted to build my own computer. I've spent a few days looking through forums, sites, and really have just been looking any sort of question, fact, or advise, I could find that would benefit be in fulfilling this project. The reason I'm here is, I'm hoping that I can receive assistance in completing my first build and was wondering if these parts would make up a good/strong computer that could both support gaming with high/medium settings and everyday work, such as surfing the Internet or writing up a report. I'm hoping to keep the build as inexpensive as possible and I don't really want to go too far over $500, seeing as how money is tight right now. (updated)

Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor: $49.99
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646g3258

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler: $26.99
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard: $42.89
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h81mp33

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory: $45.99
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1600c9

Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive: $48.89
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003

Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case: $44.99
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r

Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer: $18.75
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas

Sapphire Radeon R7 240 2GB Video Card: $61.98
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-1003692gl

TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter: $19.49
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwn881nd

EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply: $24.99
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100w10430kr

Told build cost around $384.95 (not including OS [not listed])

 

[Someone Somewhere]

First step, drop the sound card. There's absolutely no need in a modern system unless you have a sound system worth far far more than your PC.

You can spend a lot less on a case. Aim for ~$50.

Use the savings from those to pick up something like a Pentium G3258 or Athlon 860K, and another 4GiB of RAM.

 

[SnowyGlory]

First step, drop the sound card. There's absolutely no need in a modern system unless you have a sound system worth far far more than your PC.

You can spend a lot less on a case. Aim for ~$50.

Use the savings from those to pick up something like a Pentium G3258 or Athlon 860K, and another 4GiB of RAM.

Alright, thank-you for the reply, I'll update my list asap.

 

[CTurbo]

$500 is enough to get a pretty decent system unless you need to buy windows too.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($69.49 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $451.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-26 13:24 EDT-0400