Checking over a friends new rig

[GlitchPhase]

Hey guys! My friend is building a new rig for $1200 CAD, and he asked me what he thinks of it, for starters, I think the processor is too expensive, and he could go for something much cheaper, and get the same if not better performance. However both him and his dad are end all be all for Intel. So do you mind checking this build over minus the processor, and to see if everything is good to go!

 

 

 

 

[brob]

If the cpu is boxed it should include a stock cooler.

 

PSU is an important component. Buying something cheap is rarely a good idea.

 

Windows can be installed from a memory stick. The optical drive may not be necessary.

[Herman Mcpootis]

he can get this, get OS from reddit for $20-30 USD, and wait for Rx 480 to be in stock.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($250.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: ASRock H170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.50 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($71.96 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.56 @ DirectCanada) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.98 @ NCIX) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($18.85 @ Vuugo) 
Monitor: Acer KN242HYL 23.8" 60Hz Monitor  ($149.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $840.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-01 06:33 EDT-0400