Input on PC build!

gustavbrostrom · 3 Nov 2013 at 15:26

That link contains competitor names, please read the forum FAQ's

What are your thoughts about that build? Forget about the monitor, as that is my smallest concern. My knowledge about computers is not very big, and I am trying to bring down the price a little. I am not a hardcore gamer, but I can not stand using slow computers that lag while playing (even though I do not play regularly). I would love to play BF4, LoL, Crisis, maybe some WoW but also use design programs such as Photoshop and maybe illustrator.

I don't have a monitor, mouse or keyboard either but the PC itself is more important IMO.

I appreciate any input!

Thanks,
Gustav

stulid · 3 Nov 2013 at 15:34

I've removed your link as it had competitor names and prices.

Can you list the parts you need and a budget?

gustavbrostrom · 3 Nov 2013 at 15:42

Sorry about that, I was not aware of that!

The parts I had in that build was:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk AND (&) Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Sony 5280S-CB-PLUS DVD/CD Writer
Monitor (not as important as the others): Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor

Thank you!

stulid · 3 Nov 2013 at 15:43

You buying the parts from the USA?

gustavbrostrom · 3 Nov 2013 at 15:48

Wherever they are the cheapest. I just used that site to put together my parts, as I waas more comfortable using that site!

stulid · 3 Nov 2013 at 15:53

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £245.99
1 x Inno3D GeForce GTX 770 iChill HerculeZ 2000 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (N770-1SDN-E5DSX) £233.99
1 x Adata XPG Xtreme v1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-17100C10 2133MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AX3U2133XW8G10-2X) £129.95
1 x BenQ GL2460 24" Widescreen LED Slim Bezel Monitor - Black £119.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-D3HP Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £109.99
1 x Samsung 120GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TE120BW) £83.99
1 x Antec High Current Gamer 620W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £71.99
1 x Toshiba 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA200) HDD £64.99
1 x BitFenix Shadow Tower Case - Midnight Black £54.98
1 x OcUK 20x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £12.95
Total : £1,143.80 (includes shipping : £12.50).

Included a "K" CPU so you can overclock it.

The D3HP includes a free heatsink.

I based the budget on your image, hope its about right?

gustavbrostrom · 3 Nov 2013 at 15:58

Why did you change the motherboard? Was the one I chose too weak? And the power supply?

stulid · 3 Nov 2013 at 16:02

gustavbrostrom said:
Why did you change the motherboard? Was the one I chose too weak? And the power supply?

Asrock arent very good and have a poor warranty.

The D3HP is perfect for a single GFX card and the fact its being sold with a £30 aftermarket heatsink makes it great value for money.

My D3HP review

The PSU is made by Seasonic and ample for that spec

gustavbrostrom · 3 Nov 2013 at 16:17

I really appreciate your input. This seems like a great setup. And btw, you did a great review on the D3HP, it was extremely well done!

If I wanted to bring down the budget with about £100, where would you recommend me doing that in the setup?

gustavbrostrom · 3 Nov 2013 at 16:19

And if I want to upgrade my setup in the future, is the case a good buy? I want to upgrade the build over time!

gustavbrostrom · 3 Nov 2013 at 16:23

stulid said:
I based the budget on your image, hope its about right?

My budget from the other site converted into pounds was £850, so the build you gave me was slightly higher, hence why I am asking for some price-reduction suggestions

stulid · 3 Nov 2013 at 16:29

gustavbrostrom said:
My budget from the other site converted into pounds was £850, so the build you gave me was slightly higher, hence why I am asking for some price-reduction suggestions

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - OEM £245.99
1 x HIS HD 7950 IceQ BOOST 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (H795QC3G2M) **FREE SHIPPING** £185.99
1 x Adata XPG Xtreme v1.0 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-17100C10 2133MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AX3U2133XW8G10-2X) £129.95
1 x BenQ GL2460 24" Widescreen LED Slim Bezel Monitor - Black £119.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-D3HP Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £109.99
1 x Toshiba SSD HDTS212EZSTA 9.5mm 128GB Solid State Hard Drive - Retail £69.95
1 x Antec High Current Gamer 520W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £55.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £47.99
1 x NZXT Source 210 Elite Midi Tower Case - Black £39.95
1 x OcUK 20x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £12.95
Total : £1,018.73 (includes shipping : FREE).

The 7950 is a slower but gives the whole basket free shipping.

The PSU can also go down a notch

1TB HDD and a cheaper (but still quick) SSD.

Apart from then dropping to a 4670K and 8Gb of RAM there's not much you can do apart from consider a AMD spec.