Budget build help

[InTheCold]

I'm looking to build a mini-itx workstation/secondary computer and need help picking the best hardware.

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Web browsing, Office Word/Excel, Netflix, youtube

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$500 including taxes and shipping

3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Boise, ID

4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, RAM, Hard Drive/SSD, Motherboard, Case, Power supply

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
No

6) Will you be overclocking?
No

7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
1680x1050; 22''

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
ASAP/over the next few days

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
Integrated Graphics

10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Windows Vista Home Premium


So far I'm looking at the following parts:
-Kingston RAM http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TTEHUY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
-Core i3 CPU http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J2LIFDC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
-Gigabyte Mini ITX Motherboard http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HY85AYC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
-Samsung 120GB SSD http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3W15P0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
-Mini-box Case http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/c.ACCT127230/n.1/it.A/id.1153/.f
-picoPSU http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/c.ACCT127230/n.1/it.A/id.951/.f


Some of that may be overkill for the intended use of this computer, I'm not sure.
Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Dangman]

That CPU is way too much even if you were doing a high performance gaming setup. Considering that the mobo is an older B85 mobo, there's a good chance that it may not support that CPU out of the box without a BIOs update. So I recommend going with this CPU instead:
$120 - Intel Core i3-4130 CPU

Everything else looks ok. Though not a big fan using Pico-PSU setups in general.

 

[InTheCold]

Thanks for the suggestions Dangman. I'm a bit behind on current CPU offerings, this would be replacing an AMD Phenom II 550.

Is there a noticeable difference in performance between Intel's gen 3 and gen 4 CPUs? Or the 4400 and 4600 integrated graphics considering the intended use (web browsing, Netflix/Amazon Prime streaming)? Or is there a better/newer motherboard?

PSU wise, is there a better one for the case size? I picked it due to the case size (trying to keep the build small), but would be open to suggestions.

 

[mrkma]

from what I have heard there is a nice boost in integrated graphics between the 3rd and 4th generation and a slight boost in CPU performance. Since integrated graphics is a point you specifically requested, it may be worth it to go the route of the 4th gen cpu just to have the extra performance incase you need it later on for something. 4th gen cpu needs 8 or 9 series chipset. 3rd needs 7th series

 

[Dangman]

Is there a noticeable difference in performance between Intel's gen 3 and gen 4 CPUs? Or the 4400 and 4600 integrated graphics considering the intended use (web browsing, Netflix/Amazon Prime streaming)? Or is there a better/newer motherboard?

For the type of usage, you've mentioned, the improved integrated graphics aren't worth the extra costs. Nor does the slight CPU performance increase is worth it either. While there are newer ITX mobos, they cost at least $25 to $32 more than the mobo you chose. Add the extra $40 for the newer CPU. FOr the usage you've mentioned, no way are the new Haswell refresh CPUs worth spending an extra $72 for.

PSU wise, is there a better one for the case size? I picked it due to the case size (trying to keep the build small), but would be open to suggestions.

There's pretty much a lack of up-to-date information on the actual quality and performance of current Pico-PSUs. Hence my hesitation to recommend any sort of Pico-PSU based setup. Especially considering the price: $70 for that Pico-PSU kit or $60 on a confirmed highly quality PSU like the Seasonic 360W. The information from 4 years ago left a bad taste in my mouth in regards to Pico-PSUs:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=207

However, If you must have that particular small size, Pico-PSU is your best bet.

$50 - Silverstone SG05BB-LITE mITX Case
$95 - Silverstone ST45SF-G 450W SFX12V PSU

Yes it costs more than your planned PSU + case setup and is considerably larger but you're getting a confirmed quality PSU:
http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=319