Is this build ok?

Feb 16, 2017
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I was looking to build a PC but found a pre built one with similar specs and cheaper. Is this good enough for a decent PC gaming experience (I would also install a GPU like the GTX 1050 TI)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Graphics-Cards/MSI-GeForce-GTX-1050-Ti/B01M5DU49X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487287642&sr=8-1&keywords=MSI+GeForce+GTX+1050+Ti+4GB+Video+Card

This is the pre built pc and it costs £324.94
https://www.expertec.co.uk/core-i3-6100-skylake-pc-with-ddr4-windows-7-pro-1051.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CImkw6fgldICFYEW0wodV_sMOQ



CPU : Intel i3 6100 Skylake 3.7GHZ
PSU : 500w
PSU Connections : 1 x 2pin ATX, 3 x 4pin Molex, 1 x FDD, 2 x SATA
HDD : 1TB SATA
RAM : 8GB DDR4 2400MHZ
Optical Drive : DVD/RW
Motherboard : ASUS 1151 H110M-K M-ATX
Motherboard Connections : PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard, USB 2.0 x 4, USB 3.0 x 2, VGA, DVI, LAN, Audio Jacks x 3, PCI-E 3.0 x16 x 1, PCI-E 2.0 x1 x 2
Case : Storm Gaming Case
Case Dimensions : Width : 203mm, Length : 464mm, Height : 445mm
Windows 7 Pro installed
Comes with a Free Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

 
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The PSU is obvious junk. It's a "500W", but somehow has only 2 SATA plugs, and no PCIe plugs? The PSU will need to be replaced for sure. You might have similar issues with the motherboard. It will probably be very basic and not very feature rich. You will also be stuck with the case, I hope you like the look of it.
The "prebuilt" isn't for the price you listed. That's the base price and you must select a few additional components to complete the build, adding to cost. The hardware they offer, particularly the GPU's, are junk. Bad deal all around.

Self-built is always going to give you the better bang for the buck.

What is your budget?
 
I don't want an additional HDD or an SSD and I said I'm buying the GPU separately so there are no additional cost.
1080p.
Just as a comparison will it at least be as good as a PS4 (I am transferring from console so if you refer to performance on these terms it ill be helpful)

Thanks for the responses :)
 
The PSU is obvious junk. It's a "500W", but somehow has only 2 SATA plugs, and no PCIe plugs? The PSU will need to be replaced for sure. You might have similar issues with the motherboard. It will probably be very basic and not very feature rich. You will also be stuck with the case, I hope you like the look of it.
 
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