Zero Knowledge On Computers ($600 a decent start for a decent computer?)

[Hosswestgate]

I do not know a thing about computers, but wanted a new desk top that was better than my Toshiba laptop for video editing. I figure light gaming and studies will work great with what I get for the editing. Any suggestions on where to start for like 600 bucks?

 

[BadActor]

This system would be pretty flexible and has upgrade potential.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.25 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $588.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-13 22:49 EDT-0400

 

[weberdarren97]

Antec VP series of power supplies are Tier three, I don't recommend them although there may be nothing major wrong with it

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.25 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $626.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-13 22:57 EDT-0400

 

[dangus]

This system would be pretty flexible and has upgrade potential.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.25 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $588.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-13 22:49 EDT-0400

this option is better considering its basically the same build and it's cheaper. the antec PSU will be just fine for a low-ish end build. i'd say use the extra money for a gtx 960 or even an r9 380x if it fits in the budget

 

[BadActor]

The power supply is a Tier 3, but it's not bad considering the price and what kind of build it's going into. See JohhnyGuru's review of it:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/antec-vp450-power-supply-review/11/

 

[dangus]

The power supply is a Tier 3, but it's not bad considering the price and what kind of build it's going into. See JohhnyGuru's review of it:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/antec-vp450-power-supply-review/11/

^amen to that ^ Antec *usually* won't sell you a crap part. they just aren't known for that. also. does jonnyguru write for hardwaresecrets as well?

 

[Guest]

Simple, easy build. Lots of cooling, extra fans, easy in/out.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8300 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($118.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Z400s 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 360 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $593.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-14 02:44 EDT-0400

Mounting Kit for SDD: Rosewill RX-C200P 2.5" SSD / HDD Plastic Mounting Kit for 3.5" Drive Bay ($8.99 @ Newegg)

Grand Total: $602.68