Any good bundles for CPU + MB + Ram

SneakBS

SneakBS

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Hi Guys,

So it finally happened.. My computer keeps crashing well not so much a crash it just turns off so..

I am going to have to scrape some cash together to replace all the key components as I cannot prove where the fault lies without spending on older components which will only keep the PC running a little longer if I do manage to pin down what is failing.

Can anyone suggest some Epic Bundles that include a good i5 / i7 (unlocked if possible) with a tried and trusted motherboard with at least 16GB of ram.

Anything else like a PSU (which I will need) included would be a bonus. If there are no bundles worth looking at can anyone recommend any kit aiming for a total spend of no more than £700-£800.

I think I need / want -
CPU (i5 / i7)
Motherboard
16GB Memory
SSD 256GB - 500GB (I have a 3TB hdd for storage which I think is still ok)
PSU - Assume I would need at least a 750W to power a GTX 970 (hopefully in SLI if I ever scrape together enough to buy a second card.)

Thanks in advance :)
 
Maybe worth noting my current setup -

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GH LGA1155
Asus P8Z68-V PRO Intel Z68 (Socket 1155)
8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz
MSI GeForce GTX 970 (New so doesn't need to be replaced)
3TB WD Green Hdd
750w PSU (can't remember the make / model.)
 
It would be good to just keep what you have and find out why its crashing, find out what PSU is in it.
 
Overclocking is disabled and haven't tried to remove the memory to one stick even though running with 4GB is going to cripple any games I want to test with.. Not sure how easy it will be to test like that.
 
Is it doing it under stress?



YOUR BASKET
1 x EPIC BUNDLE: Intel 4790K, Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 7, Kingston 16GB 2400MHz Kit, Superflower 750W PSU & FREE STUFF!! **£50 SAVING** £572.93
Total : £582.53 (includes shipping : £8.00).




YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 7 - Devils Canyon Core i7 4790K CPU & Motherboard Bundle **£25 Saving** £385.98
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan RED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLRED316G2400HC11CDC01) £101.99
1 x SuperFlower Golden Green HX 750W "80 Plus Gold" Semi-Modular Power Supply - Black £82.99
Total : £580.56 (includes shipping : £8.00).




YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4690K 3.50GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £199.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan RED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLRED316G2400HC11CDC01) £101.99
1 x Gigabyte Z97X-SLI Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £89.99
1 x SuperFlower Leadex GOLD 750W Fully Modular "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black £84.95
Total : £486.52 (includes shipping : £8.00).

 
Never heard of TeamGroup Vulcan memory before what are they like? and do you think I would need to replace the CPU as well with that Motherboard or would my 2500k work with it (if it isn't faulty?)
 
Also what is your opinion on Gigabyte boards? I used to hear a lot of good things about them but recently people seem against them...
 
 
Nuts :( are there any decent 1150 boards around still worth anything? Also I've heard good stuff about the Samsung EVO SSD's.. whats your thoughts on those?
 
And a side thought.. Would my RAM be compatable? Say could I add 2 x 4GB I already have (if it isn't faulty) + the 2 x 8GB in the new setup?
 
Only 2nd hand boards for your CPU these days (1155).

Samsung SSDs are nice, just more money for performance you might not be able to tell the difference against the ones above.

Your RAM is still compatible.
 
What about longevity on a SSD? There used to be a lot of rumors about SSDs having short lifespans? Do any of the SSD's above have this problem?
 
That's good then. It's a little overwhelming to be honest. Any last advice? Or better yet what would your decision / basket be if put in the same situation?
 
I have re-installed onto a different hard drive as the problem screamed hard drive fault to me but problems appear on 2 hard drives on 2 installs :(
 
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