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Question

did i make a good purchase? 1st pc

Aug 1, 2016 8:32AM PDT

need some reassuring lol this my 1st pc i done lots research and looking for a good deal i live in Australia also so computer stuffs are expensive, anyway this is what i got for 500 bucks new
i5 6500
asus B150 micro atx
8GB 2133MHz DDR4 RAM
Intel Intergrated Graphics HD 530
1TB 7200rpm 3.5 Inch Desktop HDD
Corsair 550W Power Supply
Deepcool Kendomen case comes with 5 fans

so is this good deal i got or did i blow my money?

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If that included the Windows 10 installed and working.
Aug 1, 2016 8:46AM PDT

Then it looks like the going price. Good choice on the newer CPU, sweet spot for memory, ample PSU for expansion and the case is full size.

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No it didn't include any OS
Aug 1, 2016 9:05AM PDT