Looking to build a fast casual desktop

[Zinnq]

So I'm building a computer for a family member and wanted help with what I should get for parts. It's mostly for casual use a long with some facebook games. All she has right now is an old hp and its starting to go. Budget I would say is about ~ $550 less would obviously be great. Any help is appreciated. Going to keep it mid tower as well. Ty in advance.

 

[runswindows95]

Might be easier to buy an OEM system for their uses and budget, especially if you need to buy the OS. If not, an AMD APU with 8GB of RAM would be enough. If you can add a SSD, they'll swear it's the fastest thing ever.

 

[Outlander_04]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nqgFYJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nqgFYJ/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD A10-7700K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Scythe SCSMZ-2100 55.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($33.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M EXTREME4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 360W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $487.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 15:36 EDT-0400

Windows adds another $90 , but you could easily drop the cpu cooler and use the stock item .
You could also use a much cheaper but less efficient power supply and keep the cost with windows to $500

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BVytNG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BVytNG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD A10-7700K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M EXTREME4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $500.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 15:38 EDT-0400

 

[Vic 40]

Something with an ssd in it for if she doesn't need that much storage,

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-N30-HE 55.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X Extreme4+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $515.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 16:23 EDT-0400

Intel should be possible too,
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kpYm7P

 

[Zinnq]

Thanks for all the help this is why I love this site.