Building my computer for the first time. Thoughts on this?

[Aereldor]

If you're getting an APU, make sure you get 2400 MHz RAM. The APU shares system memory with its graphic cores, and since VRAM is normally far speedier, you'll need to at least try to compensate with faster RAM to get the most out of your APU's graphics cores.

GSkill's Ares 2400MHz 2x4gb kit is on PCPartPicker for just $29 right now.

 

Furthermore, avoid the XFX XT series- they're identical to the 'Hydrance by SeaSonic' PSUs and are exported to the same factory, and feature the same cheap-arse capacitors, horribly sloppy craftsmanship, and downright dangerous soldering. They even covered the hottest caps in glue, which is always a stupid idea.

If you want better gaming performance, see the rig in my signature. If you have money to upgrade it, spend $20 more to get a Pentium G3258 and spend $10 more to get a 1TB WD Caviar Blue HDD.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 845 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI A68HM-E33 V2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($35.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 250X 2GB Core Edition Video Card  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Enermax ECA3212-BL ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $294.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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