500USD school/AutoCAD computer

[pomtree]

So, I've been watching Linus's videos for a while now, and would like to build myself a computer, mostly for school, programming, and AutoCAD mechanical, which needs more then 8GB of RAM to run smoothly.  I would like to keep it under 500 US dollars, would like a quad core, mouse, keyboard, and preferably 2 monitors, and a SSD, but don't need a hard drive or OS. I am located in the US and don't mind buying used. Thanks for the help everyone!

[Zach TOm]

you are not going to get it without spending about 1000 usd

Just now, pomtree said:

So, I've been watching Linus's videos for a while now, and would like to build myself a computer, mostly for school, programming, and AutoCAD mechanical, which needs more then 8GB of RAM to run smoothly.  I would like to keep it under 500 US dollars, would like a quad core, mouse, keyboard, and preferably 2 monitors, and a SSD, but don't need a hard drive or OS. I am located in the US and don't mind buying used. Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[TheGeeker]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($50.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($53.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card  ($179.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($43.57 @ Mac Mall) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM (64-bit)  ($20.00) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $725.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 00:03 EST-0500

 

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[tt2468]

For the computer itself, you are lucky to get something new and as powerful as you want. Try looking for old dell t5500's on ebay. They have slightly older hardware, but are inexpensive and have ddr3.

[astranger200]

can remove gpu and swap for another monitor if you want

[astranger200]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s7hKyc

[Mcmole]

It is possible... But more in the range of 600-700... I would recommend getting nearly everything used... With the exception being HDD's and PSU..

Look at getting something like this list... but get as much of it as you can used.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)

(might have to buy this new)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($62.98 @ Newegg)

(easy to find a motherboard like this for under the $50 mark used.)

Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($53.99 @ Amazon)

Again, Used you could find it for $35.

Storage: PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.00 @ Newegg)

(Again, find a used one for the $35-40 Range)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($188.89 @ OutletPC)

(Try and find a used 290, It will be around the $100 mark.)

 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

(Might want to buy new to make the entire PC just look better.)

 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Would Highly recommend not buying used PSU... as they degrade overtime and can destroy your entire system is you buy a faulty one.

Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($89.99 @ Amazon)

(Find any 1920X1080p monitors) Looking at $60 each...
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $879.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-29 00:18 EST-0500

 

 

If you buy used you would be able to build this system for around $600.

[Mcmole]

I would Highly recommend you go to a place like FreeGeek or if you have something like that in your town. You would a pretty sweet deal there.