Can someone please pick out parts to make a fast desktop pc for around 250 with OS

[aztec34]

I am going to build a gaming pc in a couple of months but I need a desktop soon for school work that is why I'm going to build a desktop just for school and youtube.

 

[delaro]

You realize a OS will run you $55 for just a key and $90 for Disks and Key? Your asking to build a "fast" Pc for a budget of $195 or less? You can find used PC's that are still okay for light to medium gaming and common tasks for around that price range, check Craigslist in your Area.

Do you have any parts to start with?

 

[CriticalTrees]

This runs slightly over your buget at about 300 dollars. It's the best i can do for you.


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wBm24D

 

[delaro]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($59.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: HEC Vigilance MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($31.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Ubuntu OS ($0.00)
Total: $262.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-10 03:42 EST-0500

$12 outside you budget but close enough,you could sub a A6 dual core CPU and get it in budget but these little A8's and A10's quads are so much nicer.

Ubuntu http://www.ubuntu.com/ is a great Windows alternative for everyday use if you want something with more native apps then Linuxlite http://www.linuxliteos.com/ installs with many other commonly used apps as well as being very lightweight, fast and runs on 10 year old machines very well. Everything you will need is in the repository for free to download on either version.

This has upgrade potential that makes it something you could sell later for more than you pay to build.