Just wanna make sure it's good

[KingUnicorn]

Ok so long story short, I've been talking to my dad about getting a pc for his place since he doesn't have one and we need one there. I wanted to build it because I wanted to get a feel for building and I need it to be customized to my liking. anyways I made a part list and I just want to make sure it's good. also I know that there will be a tight fit between the video card and drive bays (like 2.2 milimeters). the main purpose is for typing up papers and Web browsing but also light gaming. the games would be minecraft and KSP (on low to medium settings). I know the ways to get microsoft office free/cheap for us. I only need the one monitor and the keyboard and mouse can be cheap (but I still want a nice-ish feel). my budget is below 500 USD but max is 550 USD. nyways, here is the list.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L6bxXL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L6bxXL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($66.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($67.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card  ($37.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Sceptre E225W-1920 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: HP B1T13AT#ABA Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse  ($22.80 @ NCIX US) 
Other: windows 10 key ($35.00)
Total: $481.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-03 21:29 EST-0500

 

I know it's a bad video card but it's better than nothing. The windows key is from /r/microsoftsoftwareswap and I got an old optical drive I tore out from an old prebuilt. Any suggestions or suggested changes would be greatly appreciated.

 

[TheTvL]

It will work. I would choose a bigger powersupplie for future upgrades.

[RedBlack234]

What about this... It will allow you to put in a grachics card later on

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RVKT8d) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RVKT8d/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD A10-7870K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad787kxdjcbox) | $134.00 @ Amazon 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaf2a68hmds2h) | $46.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Memory** | [Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-ct102464ba160b) | $30.99 @ Adorama 
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $46.89 @ OutletPC 
**Case** | [Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcacore1100bl) | $39.99 @ NCIX US 
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii430b) | $53.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $35.00 
**Monitor** | [Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umwg7aa001) | $99.99 @ Micro Center 
**Keyboard** | [Thermaltake Commander Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-keyboard-kbcmcplblus01) | $24.99 @ Micro Center 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$512.83**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-02-04 07:30 EST-0500 |

[Starelementpoke]

10 hours ago, Potato_King said:

Ok so long story short, I've been talking to my dad about getting a pc for his place since he doesn't have one and we need one there. I wanted to build it because I wanted to get a feel for building and I need it to be customized to my liking. anyways I made a part list and I just want to make sure it's good. also I know that there will be a tight fit between the video card and drive bays (like 2.2 milimeters). the main purpose is for typing up papers and Web browsing but also light gaming. the games would be minecraft and KSP (on low to medium settings). I know the ways to get microsoft office free/cheap for us. I only need the one monitor and the keyboard and mouse can be cheap (but I still want a nice-ish feel). my budget is below 500 USD but max is 550 USD. nyways, here is the list.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L6bxXL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/L6bxXL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($66.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($67.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card  ($37.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Sceptre E225W-1920 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: HP B1T13AT#ABA Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse  ($22.80 @ NCIX US) 
Other: windows 10 key ($35.00)
Total: $481.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-03 21:29 EST-0500

 

I know it's a bad video card but it's better than nothing. The windows key is from /r/microsoftsoftwareswap and I got an old optical drive I tore out from an old prebuilt. Any suggestions or suggested changes would be greatly appreciated.

 

Pretty sure the IGPU is better than that video card...

[KingUnicorn]

1 hour ago, RedBlack234 said:

What about this... It will allow you to put in a grachics card later on

I don't plan to upgrade for a while.

56 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Pretty sure the IGPU is better than that video card...

if so then can you (or anyone) recommend a good CPU for it? I don't plan to upgrade and I only need something that can play games on med to low settings.

[Starelementpoke]

1 hour ago, Potato_King said:

I don't plan to upgrade for a while.

if so then can you (or anyone) recommend a good CPU for it? I don't plan to upgrade and I only need something that can play games on med to low settings.

Go Skylake, if you can, if you´re dropping the gpu. Intel improved the IGPU in that series exponentially.

[KingUnicorn]

ok Ima make a change to the list to see how good it can get if I get rid of the GPU and go with an iGPU

[brob]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($124.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: LG 22MP57HQ 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $528.71
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-04 14:37 EST-0500

[KingUnicorn]

ok so I changed the cpu to a much better one and got rid of the GPU. the price probs went down due to the monitor, but I don't expect it to go over 500 USD. I also changed the psu but this was the lowest one I could find.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kptf3C
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kptf3C/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G4520 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($100.87 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A D3 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Silverstone 300W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-B9 redux-1600 PWM 37.9 CFM 92mm  Fan  ($10.95 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Sceptre E225W-1920 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($80.98 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: HP B1T13AT#ABA Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse  ($22.80 @ NCIX US) 
Other: windows 10 key ($35.00)
Total: $488.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-05 08:35 EST-0500

 

think this is a good rig for my purposes?

[RedBlack234]

If you are going to be gaming this would be a better build... The cpu does not have an igpu but i would recommend you buy a used one like an HD 7870,7950,270x, gtx 670 or similar off of ebay or craigslist with the remainder of you budget.

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7kzDBm) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7kzDBm/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad860kxbjabox) | $73.88 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [ASRock FM2A78M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fm2a78mpro3) | $51.98 @ Newegg 
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2kit4g3d1609ds1s0) | $32.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $46.89 @ OutletPC 
**Case** | [Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcacore1000usb3bl) | $34.99 @ Micro Center 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr) | $39.99 @ Newegg 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $35.00 
**Monitor** | [Sceptre E225W-1920 60Hz 22.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sceptre-monitor-e225w1920) | $80.98 @ Newegg 
**Keyboard** | [Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-keyboard-920002565) | $14.49 @ SuperBiiz 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$411.19**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-02-05 12:09 EST-0500 |

 

 

[KingUnicorn]

6 hours ago, RedBlack234 said:

If you are going to be gaming this would be a better build... The cpu does not have an igpu but i would recommend you buy a used one like an HD 7870,7950,270x, gtx 670 or similar off of ebay or craigslist with the remainder of you budget.

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7kzDBm) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7kzDBm/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad860kxbjabox) | $73.88 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [ASRock FM2A78M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-fm2a78mpro3) | $51.98 @ Newegg 
**Memory** | [Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-memory-bls2kit4g3d1609ds1s0) | $32.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $46.89 @ OutletPC 
**Case** | [Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcacore1000usb3bl) | $34.99 @ Micro Center 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr) | $39.99 @ Newegg 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $35.00 
**Monitor** | [Sceptre E225W-1920 60Hz 22.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sceptre-monitor-e225w1920) | $80.98 @ Newegg 
**Keyboard** | [Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-keyboard-920002565) | $14.49 @ SuperBiiz 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$411.19**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-02-05 12:09 EST-0500 |

 

 

the purpose isn't for gaming. and the games I play aren't demanding anyways. the main purpose is school/home and light gaming

[RedBlack234]

18 hours ago, Potato_King said:

the purpose isn't for gaming. and the games I play aren't demanding anyways. the main purpose is school/home and light gaming

If you swap of the 860k for an A10-7850k and forget a gpu, that would probably suit your needs the best... It has a better igpu than the pentium and its a quad core, which would be better.

The 7850k has one of the best igpus available at the moment