Help me with a computer build.

[Dragonoid.Slayer]

I am going to build a $500~ computer soon, and I could use some input on this build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cwFDt6
The list was made mostly by espio100 with a few edits by me.

Should I change / add anything? I plan to get this power supply as opposed to the one in the list, but I can't figure out how to remove items in the list..

Thanks for any help!

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[shitlord]

everything is looking good, unless you plan on upgrading rapidly in the next few months, stay with the 400 corsair, i run a 970 and i5 6500 on a 430w, you should be fine

[Dragonoid.Slayer]

everything is looking good, unless you plan on upgrading rapidly in the next few months, stay with the 400 corsair, i run a 970 and i5 6500 on a 430w, you should be fine

Well, possibly not in the next month. But if I ever do plan on upgrading, I would probably need a better power supply. I would hate to pay for 2 power supplies, when I could just pay for one good one now.

[shitlord]

Well, possibly not in the next month. But if I ever do plan on upgrading, I would probably need a better power supply. I would hate to pay for 2 power supplies, when I could just pay for one good one now.

if you can spend the money then get the big one i guess

just dont to overkill and buy a 1000w like i did

it was bullstuff, overpriced, and it fried my stuff

[Headcrab Zombie]

just dont to overkill and buy a 1000w like i did
it was bullstuff, overpriced, and it fried my stuff

That's not really how it works.
I mean, it could have fried it by being a stuffty power supply. But having more watts than needed, by itself, won't fry something, because the wattage rating is just a maximum available.

[Badspot]

The 750w power supply is overkill, you've only got about 250w of components.  I've got a gtx970 and multiple mechanical hard drives and a 550w power supply.  If you're looking to spend another $50, a 120GB SSD for your OS and commonly used programs will provide a significant benefit. 

Also consider shipping costs.  Unless you're getting free shipping at all the different outlets, it's probably cheaper to pay a little more and get it all from one place. 

[espio100]

Want to spend 10 bucks for a slightly better cpu?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34170
Well here you go.
Or as baddy said an SSD to store the OS on for ultra speedy boots!
Altrough I do not recommend getting an SSD for a $500 build. Maybe get one later with more storage.

Also a psu that has too much wattage can make the electricity bill go skyrocket even tough you are not using all that power. I bave an i5 with a gtx960 and I bought a 500 Watt psu wich is still a little too much. Ideal would be arround 450
Also get a modular or semi modular psu so you dont have to sell your soul to satan so he can help you manage your cables
Also I say also way too much when I want to add something

[Dragonoid.Slayer]

The 750w power supply is overkill, you've only got about 250w of components.  I've got a gtx970 and multiple mechanical hard drives and a 550w power supply.  If you're looking to spend another $50, a 120GB SSD for your OS and commonly used programs will provide a significant benefit.  

Also consider shipping costs.  Unless you're getting free shipping at all the different outlets, it's probably cheaper to pay a little more and get it all from one place.  

Thanks so much. So, I should stick with a 430W as opposed to my suggested 750w? As for a SSD, I will probably not be using too much storage, so I think I will keep $44 and go without it.

Want to spend 10 bucks for a slightly better cpu?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i34170
Well here you go.

Added to the list, thanks.

[Jasa]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Y8hzt6
Here's a starter build for around $483 including the OS.

Some notes:
-14nm Skylake
-This system uses integrated graphics. Intel HD Graphis 530 should be able to handle most games at medium settings at 1080p and coupled with the DDR4 it has about twice the graphics power as Haswell.
-The case comes with a 400W PSU included which is more than enough to power this rig. It's also Rosewill which is pretty reliable.
-Includes both SSD and HDD

I know it doesn't have a dedicated GPU but the integrated graphics is a great deal for adding no extra cost. If you already have a Windows key you can use that money on a dedicated GPU.

[Dragonoid.Slayer]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Y8hzt6
Here's a starter build for around $483 including the OS.

Some notes:
-22nm Skylake
-This system uses integrated graphics. Intel HD Graphis 530 should be able to handle most games at medium settings at 1080p and coupled with the DDR4 it has about twice the graphics power as Haswell.
-The case comes with a 400W PSU included which is more than enough to power this rig. It's also Rosewill which is pretty reliable.
-Includes both SSD and HDD

I know it doesn't have a dedicated GPU but the integrated graphics is a great deal for adding no extra cost. If you already have a Windows key you can use that money on a dedicated GPU.

How does this compare to my current build list?

[suburb]

I highly approve of Jasa's build, with Skylake you can see an incredible difference in the integrated graphics over past generations of CPU's.

Running with integrated even for a while would be your best choice and upgrading later on down the road, get a build that is current with memory that will perform faster than DDR3 and save yourself the pain of being outdated right off the start.

[Dragonoid.Slayer]

OK, so. How in the world do integrated graphics be better than my chosen video card? The Motherboard on the build with the video card, is only $5 less than the Motherboard that does not have a video card (Integrated). I mean, as compared to Motherboards today, every one has one. So how can this one Motherboard be better than a $200 graphics card.

[Kochieboy]

OK, so. How in the world do integrated graphics be better than my chosen video card? The Motherboard on the build with the video card, is only $5 less than the Motherboard that does not have a video card (Integrated). I mean, as compared to Motherboards today, every one has one. So how can this one Motherboard be better than a $200 graphics card.

They aren't, suburb is just talking out his ass.

[suburb]

OK, so. How in the world do integrated graphics be better than my chosen video card? The Motherboard on the build with the video card, is only $5 less than the Motherboard that does not have a video card (Integrated). I mean, as compared to Motherboards today, every one has one. So how can this one Motherboard be better than a $200 graphics card.

Were not saying it's going to exceed it, but for your money it is highly ideal to go with the i3-6100 on Skylake than it is to get a 960 now as Nvidia will be soon to release their 1XXX series cards early this year.

They aren't, suburb is just talking out his ass.

Exactly who are you to say I don't know what I am talking about?  I never stated that it is better, getting a dedicated GPU later on is a better bet since newer cards will come causing an influence on pricing for older cards on the market.  Next time read before you "talk out your ass"

[Jasa]

OK, so. How in the world do integrated graphics be better than my chosen video card? The Motherboard on the build with the video card, is only $5 less than the Motherboard that does not have a video card (Integrated). I mean, as compared to Motherboards today, every one has one. So how can this one Motherboard be better than a $200 graphics card.

It's not better in terms of raw performance but is much better in terms of price to performance. Considering your budget and that Nvidia will be coming out with their new series any month now it's best to go with the newer chipset with the newer memory and save your money. My build also uses DDR4 and has an SSD.
The integrated graphics on Skylake coupled with DDR4 rival the performance of the GTX  950 and for only $130 that is one hell of a deal.