My gaming PC build help/advice please :D

#1
TheHotDog

Posted 05 January 2015 - 08:48 AM

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Generally, I just want a solid "future proof" PC to run current and future games smoothly without any temperature problems whether it's on low graphics or high graphics settings I don't care. Good storage space, good cooling (If it can be placed within the budget) and having a quiet PC on the side is a +

Handle games with good graphics to games with a lot of action / things on one screen (Such as MMORPGs etc...)

Currently have this build in mind:

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£173.94 @ Aria PC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.34 @ Scan.co.uk)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97P-D3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£61.16 @ Scan.co.uk)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£58.69 @ Ebuyer)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£54.95 @ Aria PC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£40.39 @ Aria PC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Vapor-X Video Card (£150.00 @ Kustom PCs)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£30.25 @ Scan.co.uk)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.09 @ Aria PC)

Total: £640.81

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-06 00:18 GMT+0000

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Is there any way to dumb this down to £500-600

Any more effective but cheaper hardware that can replace etc... etc..

Maybe there is a better case? I don't know.

And do I need a wireless card, sound card and an optical drive? Any recommendations for these?

Thanks.

Edited by TheHotDog, 05 January 2015 - 06:18 PM.

#2
phillpower2

Posted 06 January 2015 - 02:42 PM

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:welcome: TheHotDog,

You are not far off with a decent parts list but you do need to make some changes, unfortunately this will affect the overall cost, see below;

Your aftermarket cooler, a very important thing I must make you aware of is that you do not need the additional heatsink and CPU fan and if you did use it you would void your CPU warranty both AMD and Intel are clear on this, see below;

AMD;

This Limited Warranty shall be null and void if the AMD microprocessor which is the subject of this Limited Warranty is used with any heatsink/fan other than the one provided herewith.

Full AMD article @ http://support.amd.c...earLimited.aspx

Intel;

damage to the Product due to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, abnormal electrical, mechanical or environmental conditions, usage not in accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing;

Full Intel article available @ http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/cs-009862.htm

The case is very low spec in that it only comes with the one 120mm cooling fan fitted, it does not have any front USB 3.0 ports meaning that you will not be able to take advantage of the 3.0 header on the MB and you will need to remove some drive cages for the video card to fit, a better case here

You could add an internal wireless card or you could use a wireless USB dongle instead.

You will not need an add on audio card as the MB has an integrated 7.1 HD audio chip.

Technically speaking you do not need an optical drive as you can install Windows** from a USB device such as a thumb drive, I would however recommend that you do include a DVD burner as they are easier to install Windows and other software from, they are also relatively inexpensive.

** You have not included an OS such as Windows 7 in your list, what will you be using.

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