Budget Build Advice Needed

[Gorrillasnot]

1. What YOUR PC will be used for.
Heavy web surfing using firefox with 20+ tabs open often containing flash content such as youtube, light gaming, some video work (mostly ConvertXtoDVD and xvid4psp).

2. What YOUR budget is.
$500 absolute tops (lower would be better).

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
U.S.A.

4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
n/a

5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
No preference.

6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
HDD, Optical, KB, Mouse, Monitor, graphics card, and I have a spare copy of Windows 7.
Basically all I need is a Case, PSU, RAM, CPU, and Motherbaord.

7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I'm open to overclocking.

8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
1080p.

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
asap.

X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
No.

I am looking to build a new rig soon and I want the absolute best bang for the buck. I also dont upgrade/build very often so it needs to be usable performance wise for 5 years or so if possible.

PCPartPicker part list How does this look for an AMD Build?
Or would I get more bang for my buck from going with Intel?

Also Microcenter is not an option, but Fry's is if they have a good deal. Keep in mind though that I would have to pay tax and about $20 in gas.

I'm not above buying used either but I haven't seen many affordable 2500k/2600k, or ivy equivelent combos lately.

thanks

 

[C2bcool]

$185 for an FX-8350????? No way in hell would I get that over an i5, definitely go intel.

Also, depending on your gaming I would budget for a new videocard unless you plan to run intergrated graphics because the that GT545 is not going to cut it. Lastly, definitely think about an SSD and save up/stretch that budget a little.

I would not build a PC today for anyone w/o a SSD b/c once you use a PC w/one its awful to use one w/o a SSD. I recently built a PC for my dad with an IVY i3, 250GB SSD, cheap MSI mobo for around $500. Nice little box thats great for day to day browsing and office tasks and even my dad is amazed at the speed of the SSD.

 

[Warsam71]

If you are not planning to do lots of gaming and consider AMD, then a good alternative could going with an FX-6300, it's about $120 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819113286.

An SSD is the way to go (as C2bcool) mentioned, I have a HP 300a 240GB (I hear Samsung's are great), and is the only drive I have in my rig

The PSU you have selected is a good choice, a 620w unit will last you for a few years.

What video card do you currently own?

 

[mfenn]

I agree that an FX-8350 doesn't make sense for $185. An Intel would be faster for lightly threaded tasks like Javascript and Flash and equivalent for heavily threaded encoding tasks.

I'm assuming that you have a moderate GPU, so I'm including a 550W PSU.

i5 4570 + NZXT Hale82 550W combo $260
ASRock H87 Pro4 $83
Team DDR3 1600 8GB $60
Cooler Master Hyper N520 $20 AR
Corsair 200R $50 AR
Total: $473 AR

 

[Gorrillasnot]

My current GPU is a nvidia GT545 it was an RMA replacment for a 9800GT I had.
Anyways I know its not very good for gaming but it will do for now until I can save for something better.
Also I would like an SSD but it just isn't in my budget right now. I plan to add one later though.
Anyways thanks for the info guys I'm gonna research a bit more before I pull the trigger.