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Razz · 2016-02-12, 22:03

Hello Tech's Advisor's Tongue

,

So I've always wanted to build a PC of my own, but never got around to doing it. Finally, the time has come (and I've got the money to build a "good" PC - I guess). I've created a list of parts (adapting Renegade's list which he made for me Tongue

) and I would like you guys to help me out whether you think this list is "good" or worth it.

My budget for now is £700, but I'd rather it didn't hit £700, so that I can spend that extra money on any new KB or Mouse Tongue

Nevertheless, feel free to suggest anything you believe will make this setup better.

Parts:

- Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
- Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
- MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
- Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
- Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
- Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
- EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card
- Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
- Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
- Samsung SH-118CB/BEBE DVD/CD Drive

Total: £684.85

Link to the list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/QTBDD3

All suggestions are welcome!

Thanks in advance!

Regards,
Nitro Smile

**[TC] Nathan** · 2016-02-13, 09:34

you may need a bigger psu.. my 970 is on a 600w psu

something to consider rest looks fineven very similar to mine

Owl · (This post was last modified: 2016-02-13 10:39 by Owl.)

Just put a quick couple together.

Intel Build (Click to View)

AMD Build (Click to View)

Razz · (This post was last modified: 2016-02-13 19:42 by Razz.)

(2016-02-13 09:34)Nathan Wrote: you may need a bigger psu.. my 970 is on a 600w psu

something to consider rest looks fineven very similar to mine

hmm seems like a good idea

(2016-02-13 10:19)Skoda Wrote: Just put a quick couple together.

Intel Build (Click to View)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£185.96 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£72.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£33.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£58.98 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.46 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card (£184.98 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case (£34.52 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£51.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £660.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-13 10:18 GMT+0000

AMD Build (Click to View)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor (£155.99 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: MSI 970 GAMING ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£79.99 @ Novatech)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£31.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£58.98 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380X 4GB PCS+ Myst. Edition Video Card (£186.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case (£42.98 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£44.17 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £641.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-13 10:35 GMT+0000

Wow, thanks dude for the detailed list! I think I'll probably work around that Smile

GT4tube · 2016-02-13, 20:55

why no Socket 1151? no i5 6600?

Owl · 2016-02-13, 22:41

(2016-02-13 20:55)GT4tube Wrote: why no Socket 1151? no i5 6600?

Please, under £700, Devils Canyon is still a brilliant architecture.

**Barney [CA]** · (This post was last modified: 2016-02-14 09:51 by Barney.)

without knowing the pros n cons from 1150 and 1151:
still possible under 700 imho. for example the Intel Core i5 6600K and Asus Z170 -P are only slightly higher in price.

HDD/SSD: i ALWAYS go for samsung. they lead most charts, last for ever and have never betrayed me.

pic (Click to View)

same with mainboards and asus. as rock/msi/gigabyte have always been the little brothers of asus to me. the price difference must have its source, so for only little more money you get a long living MoBo and might have less problems.

Power supply: i prefer the cougars. its not only how much watt a PSU has, it has to deliver constantly with no peaks or drops. Cougar PSUs usually have a nice silent fan and i love the cable management. You only plug the cables you need and have a nice tidey case with good airflow.

pic (Click to View)

Memory: with the current prices i'd go for 2*8GB, its just about 30-35 bucks more

all in all that might get you like 100,- bucks over your limit, but i think thats totally worth it and you might have a really long lasting computer. my PC is almost 8 years old with only slight recent changes and i was running LFS with about 90 fps and am able to play GTA V Smile

[Image: Screenshot-14.02.201610_37_03.png]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/ckpzBm

HDD is just a random pick due to good rating. usually i go for seagate or samsung as well. but shouldnt make a big difference i guess.
600W PSU should do, or even only 500. just quickly added one.
here is a calculator: http://www.bequiet.com/en/psucalculator

Owl · 2016-02-14, 10:43

Barney, he would prefer it to be under £700, not almost £100 more! XD

**Barney [CA]** · (This post was last modified: 2016-02-14 11:10 by Barney.)

(2016-02-12 22:03)N Power Wrote: Nevertheless, feel free to suggest anything you believe will make this setup better.

(2016-02-14 09:26)Barney Wrote: all in all that might get you like 100,- bucks over your limit, but i think thats totally worth it and you might have a really long lasting computer.

Under 700 is only a preference Wink

and for reasons stated above i think this is "better"/more reliable/plus 4GB Memory.

Also the samsung ssd, asus mobo, cougar psu barely affet the price if he sticks to 1150 socket

GT4tube · (This post was last modified: 2016-02-15 10:02 by GT4tube.)

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/kxXh4D (Change SSD).
Total: £673.86

Parts are good enough. (If want OC CPU get Cooler cpu max 25£)

Spoiler (Click to View)

That link is nice! Biggrin

**[TC]►Dizzle◄** · (This post was last modified: 2016-02-14 23:32 by Dizzle.)

You need to take Barneys suggested build very seriously for the small price difference. I am running the 6600k and asus mb and it is a perfect setup, especially after overclocking to 4.4ghz. I am also running that same cpu cooler he suggested. AND the 4gb 960 is suggested from me also. I have the evga 960 ssc 2gb and wish I would have gotten the 4gb.

You original build looks good if you go with that, and that psu is fine. No need for a larger one with that setup.

**[TC] Crille** · 2016-02-15, 17:58

You could probably save some cash on the power supply. The 900 series from Nvidia is very power efficient. However if you plan on running SLI in the future then I guess buying some extra watt would be smart. On the other hand though, if you try and aim to get a 970 instead then a few bucks here and there on the other components might get you there.

I'm running a 650w PSU and got a 980 and its overkill for me.

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