Custom Budget Gaming PC Build - Need Opinions

[LosSalvatierras]

So I'm trying to build a decent gaming PC for my cousin who isn't the most hardcore of gamers but i do want her to have some power. Now the budget for this PC is $500 for the components itself. Now I know some of the components I will link below can be found on other websites cheaper I just need to know if it's a good build.

Motherboard: http://goo.gl/AlFsni
CPU: http://goo.gl/Q14mDZ
GPU: http://goo.gl/FrOIAb
Case: http://goo.gl/n6wouV
PSU: http://goo.gl/9HPAEf
HDD: http://goo.gl/bl6QaY
RAM: http://goo.gl/YjXeOS

Thanks in advance for any opinions or recommendations.

Note: This is my first time posting and I'm new here so if I did anything wrong just let me know.

 

[Crapcicle]

That PSU is kinda sketchy. Try any from tier 1-3 from this tier list http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[LosSalvatierras]

How about this PSU?

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=17-139-026

 

[Crapcicle]

That PSU is tier 4 and should be avoided. This one is much better: https://jet.com/product/detail/2055950ca2e044e9881e3b38212b51e0?jcmp=pla:ggl:cwin_electronics_a3:electronics_accessories_computer_components_storage_devices_a3_other%3Cimg%20data-src= it is tier 2 and is on sale at $30.

Edit: it just sold out. Here's another alternative also by EVGA: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438012 this one is tier 3

 

[LosSalvatierras]

I did come across that one actually. I'm surprised I didn't pick that one for such small a difference. Thanks for the help any other opinions? Do you think it's a decent build?

 

[Crapcicle]

All in all it's a decent build. However this GPU http://galaxstore.net/Galax-Nvidia-Geforce-GTX-950-EXOC-WHITE-2GB_p_91.html is stronger than the one you posted for the same price.

 

[LosSalvatierras]

Are there any other parts with stronger alternatives for the same price or same power for a lower price?

 

[naturesninja]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.00) jet.com 15now promo
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($121.00) jet.com 15now promo
Case: Xion XON-560 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $522.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-10 03:53 EST-0500

 

[Crapcicle]

A nicer looking case for a cheaper price (I'm sorry but that case looks... horrid): http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Translucent-Window-Computer-CA-1D9-00M1WN-00/dp/B013DYXG4Q and a better motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157390 it has a 3.0 x16 PCIE slot compared to the old motherboard that didn't have one. Everything else is good to go!

 

[LosSalvatierras]

Thanks for the build nature I'll go through each part and compare with the one I picked. And are you sure the motherboard I picked doesn't have 3.0? I'm pretty sure that's why I picked it.

 

[Crapcicle]

Thanks for the build nature I'll go through each part and compare with the one I picked. And are you sure the motherboard I picked doesn't have 3.0? I'm pretty sure that's why I picked it.

Whoops my bad i misread the specifications. Keep the original motherboard you chose. But other than that you're all set.

 

[LosSalvatierras]

Thanks for the build nature I'll go through each part and compare with the one I picked. And are you sure the motherboard I picked doesn't have 3.0? I'm pretty sure that's why I picked it.

Whoops my bad i misread the specifications. Keep the original motherboard you chose. But other than that you're all set.

Alright perfect, thanks for everything I'm going to sleep for now and tomorrow I'll update this with the new component list probably including some fans and such.

 

[naturesninja]

Thanks for the build nature I'll go through each part and compare with the one I picked. And are you sure the motherboard I picked doesn't have 3.0? I'm pretty sure that's why I picked it.

Pretty similar to your original build, but with an i5, a quality PSU, and a White/black theme at the same price. Yes it does have PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, does it matter? not really.

 

[LosSalvatierras]

Thanks for the build nature I'll go through each part and compare with the one I picked. And are you sure the motherboard I picked doesn't have 3.0? I'm pretty sure that's why I picked it.

Pretty similar to your original build, but with an i5, a quality PSU, and a White/black theme at the same price. Yes it does have PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, does it matter? not really.

The second half of that response was for crapcicle.

 

[LosSalvatierras]

That build you gave me nature actually uses the exact same motherboard.