First Build Part Suggestions

[suzuya68]

I'm looking to build my first desktop soon and I wanted to share the parts I'm planning on using to see if they're any good. I want it to be around $500-$550 Canadian (not including operating system). https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/suzuya68/saved/#view=v4CmGX

[Starelementpoke]

11 minutes ago, suzuya68 said:

I'm looking to build my first desktop soon and I wanted to share the parts I'm planning on using to see if they're any good. I want it to be around $500-$550 Canadian (not including operating system). https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/suzuya68/saved/#view=v4CmGX

Not that SSD. What use case?

[Energycore]

- The RX 460 is similar performing and much cheaper

- V300 SSDs are terrible, gave you a different one. Upgraded the capacity while we're at it.

- You're much better off with a branded PSU and a separate case. I don't trust bundles unless the model of the PSU is advertised upfront

- Athlon 845 is the same but consumes less power. I don't recommend OCing on a cheap FM2 motherboard regardless of the CPU model, so the locked multiplier is a non-issue.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 845 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A68M-DG3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.43 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 460 2GB Red Dragon Video Card  ($149.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.75 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $486.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-24 17:43 EDT-0400

[Energycore]

If you want to OC the CPU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 880K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($118.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($94.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.43 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 460 2GB Red Dragon Video Card  ($149.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Rosewill Blackbone ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.75 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $559.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-24 17:46 EDT-0400

[SliceT]

1 hour ago, Energycore said:

If you want to OC the CPU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 880K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($118.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($94.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.43 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 460 2GB Red Dragon Video Card  ($149.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Rosewill Blackbone ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.75 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $559.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-24 17:46 EDT-0400

That one looks good, but I would add a HDD for storage, SSD for software. 

[Energycore]

Just now, SliceT said:

That one looks good, but I would add a HDD for storage, SSD for software. 

As per OP's request. 240GB is plenty for someone who doesn't have a huge Steam Library or a bunch of video series