Few questions about building a PC

[Vaunttu]

I am going to build a PC, because this kind of pre-built PCs are way too expensive for my budget. So, I have few questions, since I'm building a PC first time. So, my part list:

Case: Thermaltake Core V1
PSU: EVGA 500w White - 100-W1-0500-KR
MOBO: Asus H81i-Plus Mini-ITX - H81I-PLUS
CPU: Intel i5-4460 - BX80646I54460
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 4GB Windfall 2x - GV-N960WF2OC-4GD
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory - HX318C10FB/8
Storsge: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive - WD10EZEX

Is 500w enough to run all if those components? I'm pretty sure, it is enough, but since I'm not 100% sure, I'm asking your advice. So, are all of these components comptible and worth buying? And good for games, like Minecraft? I'm not a very heavy gamer, propably heaviest game is X-Plane 10.

And second question 😀 When I am building a PC, is it fine to wear those eBay cheap antistatic gloves? And what kind of clothes should I wear, or should I wear clothes at all? And no, not gonna be naked 😀

Thanks for answers, and sorry for being this kind of noob.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Welcome, and good on you for taking the plunge.

Your build is OK, but could possibly be improved. What's your budget? Any other uses besides gaming?

 

[Vaunttu]

Welcome, and good on you for taking the plunge.

Your build is OK, but could possibly be improved. What's your budget? Any other uses besides gaming?

Hey, and thanks for answer. My main use for the computer is browsing internet, watching YouTube, using Office, etc. But when I have time and motivation I like to play games, like Minecraft. Also, I love flying, so I play lots of flight simulators, like X-Plane 10, so I need also power for gaming. My budget is around $600 and $700, so not much to spend.

And I am still wondering what kind of clothes should I wear, or should I wear tyem at all, and are those cheap antistatic gloves enough.

Thanks.

 

[Isokolon]

no reason to go with an i5-4XXX as it's nowhere near cheaper than an up-to-date-build
also the 960 provides little value depending for how much you can get it

I'd suggest going with that:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($67.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 470 4GB Red Devil Video Card ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $761.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-07 09:01 EDT-0400

- the Rx470 is way more powerful than the 960
- the PSU is good quality
- the CPU cooler is optional for a quieter performance. if noise under load is no issue invest in better/more storage or beer with your peers.

if you insist on a mITX build, let me know, I'll see what I can assemble

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

OK, here's something.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H170M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($69.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 4GB NITRO+ 4G Video Card ($200.00)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $643.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-07 09:01 EDT-0400

The system requirements for X-Plane 10 are pretty generic but nothing major. The above build should have no problem with it. Minecraft will be a doddle.

As for the wristband, it''s helpful but not necessary. Touching a metallic part of the case now and again will achieve the same thing. Avoid building the PC in just your socks; wear shoes or go bare foot.

 

[Vaunttu]

Okay, thanks for answers. I will think those parts again. But when I am gonna build the actual PC in some point, I need to know, what should I wear, to not break any components.

Thanks.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Anything comfortable that you don't mind getting slightly damaged. It's easy to catch a sleeve on an edge and tear it.

 

[Isokolon]

honestly a shirt and sweatpants will do
the only part that is a bit tricky is the thermal compound as this thing doesn't get out of your clothing, carpet, etc, even on wood it's hard to get rid of-

other than that there's little chance of damaging any components or clothing no matter what you're wearing

 

[sizzling]

Avoiding nylon might reduce the chance of static but I've never worried about it