First Time Build Need Help

[VenomSpice]

I want to build a computer for the first time. I have no experience, but I have friend willing to help me. I want to be able to do some light gaming on it, and need help picking some components. I'm trying for around $300 max(not including software). Components don't need to be new. the build is more for the experience of building a computer.

 

[Brace]

This a little over but it's very hard to get a computer with a decent video card that is all new parts for 300 http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zJ8hVn but if all u need is an apu u could go for this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CrqnsY

[aisle9]

Goes a little over, but you can easily leave off the C7 and wait to overclock, or skip the overclockable CPU entirely and go with a locked A8 to save another $20. This setup gives you the flexibility to add a dedicated GPU down the line while still getting sufficient graphics performance for lightweight games, and the ability to move up in life to an unlocked A10 when money allows (get the GPU first).

 

Two areas I might catch some flack for: only one stick of RAM and the PSU. I'll address the PSU first: I have two of these, one in an HTPC left on 24/7, one in my wife's overclocked G3258 Skyrim/Minecraft/general purpose desktop. No issues with either one, ever, and the price can't be beat. The RAM was an easy call: the mobo only has two RAM slots, and a 2x4 setup would have killed future upgradeability.

 

The C7 was added assuming that you'd want an extra intake fan on the side panel eventually. If not, go with a bigger tower cooler (up to 148mm...H7 fits like a glove) that will give you better overclocking performance down the line, or go without an aftermarket cooler entirely if you're staying stock.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($92.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($49.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($12.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $320.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-29 14:13 EDT-0400

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Celeron G1840 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($34.49 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Rosewill FBM-02 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Fractal Design Tesla R2 500W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $302.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-29 19:52 EDT-0400

[Aditya0002]

10 hours ago, VenomSpice said:

I want to build a computer for the first time. I have no experience, but I have friend willing to help me. I want to be able to do some light gaming on it, and need help picking some components. I'm trying for around $300 max(not including software). Components don't need to be new. the build is more for the experience of building a computer.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/k4vymG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/k4vymG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3460 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($67.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Apex TM366BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/300W Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Directron) 
Total: $295.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-30 00:20 EDT-0400

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

43 minutes ago, Aditya0002 said:

Case: Apex TM366BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case w/300W Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Directron) 
Total: $295.84

Do you really want this to happen to his computer? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/26/exploding_computer_vs_reg_reader/  cause it'll happen it if you keep recommending these crap power supplies.

[Aditya0002]

1 hour ago, herman mcpootis said:

Do you really want this to happen to his computer? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/26/exploding_computer_vs_reg_reader/  cause it'll happen it if you keep recommending these crap power supplies.

but do you know his pc specs ,  what if he was overclocking his cpu or gpu wrongly or has paired wrong parts , or any other problem he created without bothering about psu,  anyways the pc specs I have given are extremely low power consuming and can't be OC , so normal psu which is recommended by pcpartpicker psu calculator  would work as desired 

[Herman Mcpootis]

3 minutes ago, Aditya0002 said:

but do you know his pc specs ,  what is he was OC his cpu or gpu wrongly or has paired wrong parts , anyways the pc specs I have given are extremely low power consuming and can't be OC , so normal psu which is recommended by pcpartpicker psu calculator  would work as desired 

No, but i do know that bad power supplies are often overrated and can cause damage to computer parts over time, and instantly if it fails.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=71

Some of these power supplies couldn't make it anywhere near their claimed wattage output.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story2&reid=123

Not only is it incapable of running its labeled wattage, but the ripple caused by it would destroy every component in that computer.

[Aditya0002]

2 hours ago, herman mcpootis said:

No, but i do know that bad power supplies are often overrated and can cause damage to computer parts over time, and instantly if it fails.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=71

Some of these power supplies couldn't make it anywhere near their claimed wattage output.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story2&reid=123

Not only is it incapable of running its labeled wattage, but the ripple caused by it would destroy every component in that computer.

okay I'll recommend branded psu next time , 

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 hour ago, Aditya0002 said:

okay I'll recommend branded psu next time , 

Use these as references.

 

The psus in tier 1-3 are fine.

https://m.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/3q2htw/updated_psu_tier_list/