$500 budget build planning

[Z3R0]

So I'm trying to help a friend plan a gaming build, but I haven't really been paying attention lately to the market so I'm not entirely sure about suggestions that I give him.  His budget is $500 and can't really stray far from that.  This pc is going to be used solely for a gaming rig.  He has no parts or peripherals laying around, so this build is going to be from scratch, except for windows which he already has.  This build is going to be in the U.S. and we have access to a micro center if that helps.

 

Thank you.

[Venomz1337]

I know you won't get much for $500 including peripherals.

[skullbringer]

700 is probably the lowest you can get a complete computer for that can actually play games.

[Maskot]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Airh

 

No monitor, no case, no peripherals.  Upgradable to a discrete card.

[WoodenMarker]

Here you go: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Aisp

The is far from a powerhouse and won't be too upgradeable due to the form factor.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1Aiv2

Weaker and more expensive but easier for upgrades up to some decently powerful gpus like a 7950/760.

[Acek94]

Here is my submission. Like everyone else, I would suggest save up to at least $700 just because it'll last longer and you can get a better quality items. I left the keyboard and mouse out because I feel that's a preference thing. If you want to add a monitor + mouse and keyboard I would guess at least another $100 or so. 
 

Cart Item List:

 

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price 1

ASUS Radeon HD 7790 HD7790-DC2OC-1GD5 Video Card
Item #:N82E16814121727
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy

  $129.99

1

AMD GIFT - RADEON BRONZE REWARD for ONE FREE Game
Item #:N82E16800995175
Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy

  $39.99

1

NZXT Source 210 S210-001 Black “Aluminum Brush / Plastic” ATX Mid Tower Case
Item #:N82E16811146075
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

  $39.99

1

ADATA XPG V1.0 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820211457
Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy

  $57.99

1

ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 uATX AMD Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813131942
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

  $62.99

1

Seagate ST310005N1A1AS-RK 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Item #:N82E16822148321
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

  $79.99
$74.99

1

AMD FX-4130 3.8GHz Socket AM3+ Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Item #:N82E16819113291
Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy

  $104.99

1

COOLER MASTER Extreme 2 RS-525-PCAR 525W Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
Item #:N82E16817171065
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

  $54.99
$44.99

Grand Total: $515.93

 

 

[Raj8396]

Here is one with dedicated graphic let me know how this would perform guys kinda of a first timer giving suggestion 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1AiWc

 

BTW I was able to get that 7770 because of the $30 MIR otherwise you might be looking at a 7750 or spending $30 more.