How is my build? Total noob!

[KittySushii]

This is my first time building a computer and while I've learned a LOT so far, I want to get some second opinions from people who aren't my boyfriend.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zg6DKZ

This is my current build. This is MOSTLY my boyfriends build, but I've changed a few things. Is everything compatible? What would you change about it? Is there anything that sends a red flag to you? Any opinions on parts that I've chosen?

Trying to keep it budget friendly. Only have about $700 to spend on a computer and I still need a monitor haha!

 

[Lutfij]

I would rather sell the system you've been handed down, save some mor and then invest in the new AMD Ryzen platform, provided you're looking at a build two months from now. Otherwise I'd say you should go for the Kabylake platform. At this point of time in technology you shouldn't be sticking to the old AM3 platform as we already have the AM4 platform and ofc much more powerful and energy efficient platforms at your disposal.

You may want to go through this thread and parse the necessary information into this thread for us to tailor a suggestion/build.

 

[buddyzilla]

Seems decent and compatible; however I know that you can get the RX 480 from MSI for a cheaper price than the R9 380.
https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GAMING-RX-480-4G/dp/B01KIZUF7Y

It does require however a 500w PSU which is cutting it close.

 

[sadams04]

MB + CPU - The AMD AM3+ platform is effectively dead and being replaced by Ryzen. Look toward the new AMD AM4 platform with the newer CPU, or toward an Intel i5 setup.
PSU - XFX, Seasonic or from EVGA the G2 or G3 lineup. That EVGA B1 is pretty weak.

The setup below will run circles around your AM3+ proposed build. If you can't stretch the budget to include the GTX 1060 6GB, then the RX 480 is your next best option.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.33 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.89 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I REV 4.2 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $736.50

 

[okcnaline]

FX 6350... Immediate red flag. Not only is it out of upgrade paths, it isn't good for games.

$700 including monitor?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-7100 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H270M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SC GAMING ACX 2.0 Video Card ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $679.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-01 14:44 EST-0500

 

[user11464]

i5-7500
GTX 1050 Ti