Let's be simple:
My HP Pavillion 5200 series desktop has taken a liking to powering off at whim. I tried replacing the power supply with no luck. A friend of mine suggested maybe trying to build one instead of purchasing a refurb or cheap tower. I'm completely a novice when it comes to hardware. Unfortunately, I'm also on a very limited budget of around $300-$350.
Researching building a new pc has left me with a headache and feeling very overwhelmed. Would I be able to salvage any of the parts of the old pc? HD, dvd drive, etc if of course compatible with the new parts? With my limited budget, Should I even bother trying to build? I'm not looking for a super pc. I could really use any suggestions and help if someone would be so kind as to help me out.
Lost and confused!

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