Which of these is better.

[AtGUNWT]

This is my first post so tell me if this is the wrong section. I found these two builds, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/H9ffD3
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/j49G23
I don't want to spend over $500 because I'm in college and not a serious gamer. I do not know a ton about building computers. I just want something that will run most games fairly well. Based on my research, Intel and AMD processors are both good but for different things. Just give me your opinion on these builds and throw in any that you think would be better. All I will use this for is light gaming, Netflix and school work. I already have a monitor so that doesn't have to be included in the build. Thanks!

 

[DonkeyOatie]

Here's what you can do TODAY (has rebates which expire son)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.59 @ Directron)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 250 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $399.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 18:28 EST-0500

Do you need an Operating system?

 

[Littlesackninja]

Here's what you can do TODAY (has rebates which expire son)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.59 @ Directron)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 250 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $399.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 18:28 EST-0500

Do you need an Operating system?

To save a bit of money for now, to save him buying a OS he should get Linux, Or Windows 10.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

He can get Windows 10?????? How???

Will Linux run all his games and other software?

 

[AtGUNWT]

Here's what you can do TODAY (has rebates which expire son)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.59 @ Directron)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 250 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $399.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-22 18:28 EST-0500

Do you need an Operating system?

I do need an operating system. I'm coming from only having a Macbook Pro. So I will need to buy Windows. I wish I could buy it today but sadly I'm looking for more towards christmas time.

 

[DonkeyOatie]

That's OK, but something similar is possible then. You need to keep options open and not get wedded to a single solution.

A week before you want to buy, post again and find out what's best.

 

[Littlesackninja]

Windows 10 is in "technical preview" but im using it and i havent noticed anything major missing, and it has not crashed once, so to save money he should download it instead of another $100 for Windows 7/8.1