My parents want me to build them a computer for around $400.

Tell us the wattage of the PSU
Amd's RX 4xx is pretty cheap

>>311165
The PSU is 500w bro

>>311161
>I think i can reuse the windows 7 i bought from frys a while ago but idk.
If it came in a case on its own, then yes you can; if it came installed on a computer then no you can't.

>>311161
What kind of "graphic design"? If it's just farting about on Photoshop, then any second-hand computer will be cheaper and better, or a $400 Z-box will perform just fine, and will make no discernible noise whilst taking up no visible space squatting on the monitor's wallmount.

If it's actual artwork, then a preowned Thinkpad x220t or x230t is a far better option. They both have perfectly acceptable processors for Photoshop and the onboard graphics is perfectly good for productivity apps. They have a 2.5" bay and an mSATA slot, and the x230 can do Intel Rapid Storage SSD caching. The killer, which you won't be able to replicate with your spare parts, is that they have pressure-sensitive Wacom tablets built into the screen. You literally draw straight onto Photoshop.

In short, ignore sunk costs. Just because you have a case and a PSU is no reason to build a worse solution just to get them used up.

>>311192
I feel you man. Ill let my sister know about that shit but my parents still need a cheap computer for everyday stuff so if yall could just inform me on some good parts that fit the budget id be grateful

>>311188
It came in one of those cardboard sleeves. I guess id be able to reuse it then. thanks man

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>>311300
>my parents still need a cheap computer for everyday stuff
So buy them one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com/302307745822

I guarantee you you won't be able to spend $150 on your pile of parts and make a better computer. Hell, you could get two of them.

>>311161
>What are your recommendations /g/?
Lazy.