Comments on my build options?

pauldean125 · 24 Jul 2014 at 14:41

Hi,

I wonder if you've got any ideas on the balance of the following system, before I buy. I've used the ForceBox Gamer Plus on overclockers and then upgraded some things:

Intel Core i5 4670 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) Quad Core
Intel H81 Chipset
450W PSU
BitFenix Phenom MATX Cube Case
Samsung 250GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic
TeamGroup Vulcan GOLD 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz
Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache
MSI Geforce GTX 770 Gaming Edition 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
Asus VE247H 24" Widescreen LED Monitor

I was wondering about no optical drive, but I think I can install an OS from my external USB DVD drive if I need to. I was also wondering about only having one expansion slot on the motherboard, but I can't imagine what I'd need expansion slots for really.

It's been 10 years since I bought a computer, so I won't be building my own this time as everything is a bit new!

many thanks,
Paul

Luke_Bowman · 24 Jul 2014 at 14:59

Only things I'd recommend are the 4670K version over the non-K as this allows you to overclock, thus, better performance for free and more futureproofing for your machine.

Also a larger PSU if you want to upgrade other components in future, although make sure it is a well branded, quality PSU from the likes of SuperFlower or Antec

mightymouse · 25 Jul 2014 at 00:04

Why not get the 2400mhz ram as the price won't be much different.

tamzzy · 25 Jul 2014 at 00:26

what's your budget? i know you say you won't be building the rig, but i'm sure one of us can spec a better rig which you can ask OCUK to custom build for £60 extra

Doomedspeed · 25 Jul 2014 at 07:37

Luke_Bowman said:
Only things I'd recommend are the 4670K version over the non-K as this allows you to overclock, thus, better performance for free and more futureproofing for your machine.

Also a larger PSU if you want to upgrade other components in future, although make sure it is a well branded, quality PSU from the likes of SuperFlower or Antec

mightymouse said:
Why not get the 2400mhz ram as the price won't be much different.

For both of those, he'll need a Z97 motherboard.

pauldean125 · 25 Jul 2014 at 07:53

Including the monitor, that comes out at £985. I'm already a bit over budget, and I don't want to go much higher. I would go for the faster RAM, but it's not an option on the page I'm looking at.

This is a (to me) comparable system using the Intel Haswell Midi Tower Gaming PC Configurator:

Intel Core i5 4690K 3.5GHz Devils Canyon Quad Core Processor
MSI Z97-G43 (Socket 1150) ATX Motherboard
TeamGroup Vulcan Red 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 2133MHz Dual Channel
MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming Edition 2048MB GDDR5
Samsung 840 Evo Series 250GB Solid State Drive
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive
OcUK 24x DVD+RW ReWriter (Black)
Super Flower Golden Green 550W 80+ Gold PSU
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit
Asus VE247H 24" Widescreen LED Multimedia Monitor

That's £1309, over £300 more than the other one. Am I missing something? (The first price included Windows too).

Doomedspeed · 25 Jul 2014 at 08:36

YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Gamer Xi - Intel Haswell Midi Tower Gaming PC Configurator £1032.22
- BitFenix Neos ATX Tower Black/Blue
- No Overclocking Options (Zero Cost)
- Intel Core i5-4690K 3.50GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail
- Deepcool GAMMAXX S40 CPU-Cooler - 120mm
- Gigabyte Z97-HD3 Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard
- Kingston HyperX 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-17100C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Gold (HX21C11BGK2/8-OC)
- Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 WindForce 3X OC 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
- Samsung 250GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TE250BW)
- Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD
- OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM
- No Sound Card Upgrade
- SuperFlower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614)
- Networking Not Selected
- Case Mods Not Selected
- Keyboard Not Selected
- Mouse Not Selected
- Asus VE247H 24" Widescreen LED Multimedia Monitor - Black
- Speakers Not Selected
- No Headset Option (Zero Cost)
- OcUK Value AT/ATX "Kettle Plug" 2 Meter Mains Cable
- No Security Software
- Standard Build Systems - Dispatched within 7 working days
Total : £1,041.82 (includes shipping : £8.00).

ON budget, overclockable, Bingo..

You can put a 770 in for £50 extra, though the 280 would be my choice.

pauldean125 · 25 Jul 2014 at 09:14

Awesome advice! Thanks.

I can't see why my second configuration is so much more expensive than yours. Maybe I made a mistake.

Doomedspeed · 25 Jul 2014 at 09:53

pauldean125 said:
Awesome advice! Thanks.

I can't see why my second configuration is so much more expensive than yours. Maybe I made a mistake.

No worries,

You didn't pick the 900D case did you? HAHA!

Tohrazer · 26 Jul 2014 at 07:21

Luke_Bowman said:
Only things I'd recommend are the 4670K version over the non-K as this allows you to overclock, thus, better performance for free and more futureproofing for your machine.

Also a larger PSU if you want to upgrade other components in future, although make sure it is a well branded, quality PSU from the likes of SuperFlower or Antec

he'd need a Z97 mobo, the H81 wont support it correctly

but agreed definitley a biggger psu than 450w, a quality 550w should sufice