Cheap Build for practice

[Badenmax]

Put together a list for a cheap computer. Want to learn to build computers and did not want to go above 200 dollars. Anyone have a better list for a pc ? I just need to it turn on then I can run Ubuntu or something. APU is not preffered, as I need to learn to where the GPU does.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Celeron G3900 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($61.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($9.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-S2H GSM Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($15.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($19.40 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GT 610 1GB Video Card ($32.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: DIYPC Solo-T1-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $255.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-24 16:39 EDT-0400

 

[BadActor]

I would say spend a little more and build something you will actually be able to use and upgrade later. The integrated graphics of the i3 will allow for some gaming at low resolution and settings.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($53.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Zalman ZM-T3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($30.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($33.69 @ Directron)
Total: $311.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-24 16:49 EDT-0400

 

[Badenmax]

I would say spend a little more and build something you will actually be able to use and upgrade later. The integrated graphics of the i3 will allow for some gaming at low resolution and settings.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($53.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Zalman ZM-T3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($30.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($33.69 @ Directron)
Total: $311.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-24 16:49 EDT-0400

I still need to purchase a HDMI to HDMI cable and a anti-static wrist strap correct? And if so, what else do I need to purchase for this? (excluding monitor).

 

[USAFRet]

I still need to purchase a HDMI to HDMI cable and a anti-static wrist strap correct? And if so, what else do I need to purchase for this? (excluding monitor).

For 'practice', buy a couple of pawnhop or Salvation Army store boxes.
Take them apart, put it back together so it works.

Unless you really want to use this system later.

 

[BadActor]

The wrist strap isn't absolutely necessary, I've never used one, but I am careful to work on a non conductive surface. You must install the PSU first and plug it in so that it's grounded. Then touch the case frequently and before picking up components to discharge any static. If your monitor didn't come with and HDMI cable, you will need one. Everything else you should need will come with the case and motherboard. For tools, all you need is a Philips screwdriver.