Finalluy piecing together a PC Build

willhub · 13 Aug 2013 at 23:04

Hi.

Looking at piecing together the essentials to a PC build.

I'm keeping my P90 Antec, my HX520W, and my HDD's.

Just going to build the basics and look at a new GPU when I need more power than a 5870.

Looking for something pretty rapid and future proof enough, I've gone with the K because as far as I know it's unlocked when the none K is not.

The mobo seems to have a lot of good features but is it overkill, will the D3H be just as good?

Here is what I have:

I need a good cooler, what sort of cooler is recommended? In terms of lowering the price but keeping performance and overclocking there I'd like to look at a cheaper mobo.

Idleman · 13 Aug 2013 at 23:45

Can`t seem to find any specs for an Antec P90, so not sure what clearance you have for an air cooler or whether or not it will take a 240 CLC.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £191.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-HD3 Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £99.95
1 x TeamGroup Xtreem LV 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C10 2400MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (TXD38G2400HC10QDC01) £59.99
Total : £362.72 (includes shipping : £9.00).

willhub · 13 Aug 2013 at 23:57

My case is an Antec P182, had it so long forgot the name of it.

Will that mobo overclock the CPU to well over 4GHz.

Potty27 · 14 Aug 2013 at 00:03

Some suggestions, assuming you don't want to go Crossfire/SLI as your keeping your PSU.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £191.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-HD3 Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £99.95
1 x Samsung 120GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TE120BW) £86.99
1 x Patriot Venom Red 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C10 2400MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (PV38G240C0KRD) £65.99
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 120 REV A (BW) Performance CPU Cooler £24.98
Total : £469.90 (includes shipping : FREE).

Idleman · 14 Aug 2013 at 00:13

willhub said:
My case is an Antec P182, had it so long forgot the name of it.

Will that mobo overclock the CPU to well over 4GHz.

It will OC a 4770K to 4.6Ghz, so you should be ok with a 4670K.

http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/gigabyte_z87_d3hp_review,7.html

I don`t suppose you have the 1155/1156 fitting for your True 120?

willhub · 14 Aug 2013 at 09:24

Nope, had this True 120 for ages, think I'd prefer a better cooler tho, this 120 and my X3350 at 3.7GHz sees temperatures hitting pretty high.

What's the main differences between the boards, the Z87-OC looks really awesome but is it worth the money over the cheaper ones?

willhub · 14 Aug 2013 at 15:19

How about this?

Not sure on a cooler yet.

Potty27 · 14 Aug 2013 at 15:32

Mostly cosmetics and features your unlikely to use.

Do you want to ever go SLI or Crossfire?

Potty27 · 14 Aug 2013 at 15:37

Think a mod could delete this thread if you keep using competitors prices mate, but you can get cheaper ram and a better SSD for less money.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-168-SA&groupid=701&catid=2104&subcat=2394

for £150 I'd much rather have this new Samsung.

Idleman · 14 Aug 2013 at 15:53

Potty27 said:
Think a mod could delete this thread if you keep using competitors prices mate,

What competitor prices, all I see is a screen shot of an OCUK basket. :confused:

Idleman · 14 Aug 2013 at 16:15

willhub said:
How about this?

Not sure on a cooler yet.

The P182 will take a cooler up to 160mm in height, so might be worth having a look on the MM for a Noctua D14-NH or an Alpenfohn K2. So I would look at getting LP ram or nothing over 40mm in height, so as to not restrict your cooler options.

Potty27 · 14 Aug 2013 at 16:22

Idleman said:
What competitor prices, all I see is a screen shot of an OCUK basket.

I somehow thought it was from another retailer beginning with an S, apologies to the OP

willhub · 14 Aug 2013 at 22:07

You rekon if I look for one of the Noctua coolers I'll be good to go with that set up?

I've got 8 days off in September so will be ordering around September 6th, and if the agency pays my bonus in then I may even add 250 pounds onto that £530

One thing I need to know, will it be powerful enough to run GTA V?

What GPU will I need to upgrade to to run it smoothly?

Idleman · 14 Aug 2013 at 23:24

willhub said:
You rekon if I look for one of the Noctua coolers I'll be good to go with that set up?

I've got 8 days off in September so will be ordering around September 6th, and if the agency pays my bonus in then I may even add 250 pounds onto that £530

One thing I need to know, will it be powerful enough to run GTA V?

What GPU will I need to upgrade to to run it smoothly?

The D14 is an excellent cooler as is the K2, so either one would be a good investment. Open a Wanted thread in the MM and keep your eyes open in the For Sale section. If I happen to see anything I`ll drop you a note.
Your new system will be fine with GTA V, whether or not the 5870 is up to the task, I honestly could`nt say. As I don`t play any of these sorts of games, I have no idea of system requirements. I did`nt know GTA V had been confirmed for PC, I know it`s due out for PS3.