Help me with a cheap build!

[sleepyxtreme]

I'm using the leftover parts from my old computer to build a computer for a friend.

I have a GTX 560ti, 1000w Corsair hx1000 power supply, 4 gigs of ddr3 2000 (that i'll probably downclock to 1600), and a cd/dvd drive.

Friend is going to use the computer for internet browsing/ word processing / basic stuff on a 1080p 46 inch TV (I think the 560ti can handle it).

So, I need a cpu, motherboard, case, cpu cooler?, hard drive and unfortunately windows 7.

Total Budget: $300-500.

Plan to buy within a week.

The only piece i've picked is the 250 gb Samsung 850 evo (I promised my friend a solid state and for $100 it seems like the best deal for the performance).

Bonuses: Wifi in the motherboard and usb3/sata6

 

[sleepyxtreme]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($200.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.72 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $618.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-04 22:58 EDT-0400

This is kinda what i have so far although I want to choose a cheaper motherboard/cpu combo but i'm not sure what to go with

 

[sleepyxtreme]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($105.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.72 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $413.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-04 23:05 EDT-0400

with cheap motherboard/cpu

 

[Dangman]

Well the first system is out since it's complete overkill. As for the second, it's not that good either due to the unreliable motherboard and so-so case. Now why Windows 7?

As for the second build, change the motherboard to this higher quality and far more reliable motherboard:
$82 - ASRock H97M Pro4 Intel H97 mATX Motherboard

AS for the case, at $57 shipped, it's not worth it considering the space, quality, and amount of fans included. I recommend getting this better quality and cooling case instead:
$79 - Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey w/ Window ATX Case

You don't really need that Hyper 212 Evo as the stock fan should be enough. With that said, if you want to overclock and/or want lower noise, then the 212 Evo is a good buy.

 

[wdeydwondrer]

Because 7 will get the free upgrade to 10 also?

 

[tiraides]

Now why Windows 7?

Because 7 will get the free upgrade to 10 also?

So will Windows 8.1.

It has many under-the-hood improvements over Windows 7 and you can use a third-party Start Menu program like Classic Shell to eliminate the main problem most people have with the Start Screen.

Do you have a (legit, unused) copy of Windows 7? If not, go with 8.1.

 

[wdeydwondrer]

I use 8.1 in the same way as you describe, lol, was just taking a guess.

If you don't have a copy of windows, in the FS/FT there is a guy selling keys (I assume they are reclaimed from retired business machines) for far less than able to purchase new. I've gone through 5 of them already and only 1 didn't work (which he replaced in like 2 hours from the PM). All the rest verified no problem through MS. The only catch was had to take the 5 minutes on the phone to reactivate the key as a hardware change.