Double build check

Triq

Triq

Triq

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So I have had the itch to build something new for quite some time now. Me and my better half both enjoy games, although I think she is usually more interested in the newer titles than I am! Games such as the Witcher 3 are currently being played.

So since her build is already struggling to keep up and mine has aged well but is getting on, the time is now to sell on and get something else. It would be nice to keep them the same to avoid any bickering. After having a discussion there is a few things we both agree on.

The desk we share is 2 meters wide which isn't huge but it would be nice to get both cases on the top rather than the carpet. This has led to trying to keep the computer pretty small and the slim design is quite appealing.

The budget is around £1500 but can stretch up to £2k if needed. I'd rather have it right the first time than having to add too much later on. Both will be used primarily for games and won't be stretched much further. At the moment the monitors are going to be 1080p although having some headroom to move to 1440p would be great.

No peripherals needed and windows won't need to be included in the budget. So this is what I have come up with. As I hope you can see everything is doubled already.

Anything missing or blindingly obvious improvements?

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £1,683.78
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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I am definitely onboard (excuse the pun) with the cheaper motherboard! The ram might be worth it for the long run and isn't a huge amount more.

Do you think upping to 8GB on the card is going to be worth the increase in price?
 
Thanks for the article it's a good read. It seems that there is overall minimal difference in the majority of games that justify an extra £50. At that point I feel it might be worth going right to the top end of the budget and getting something like the 980ti or 1070 even instead?
 
I would go for your suggestion danlightbulb but the case is a little too big sadly. The one i originally used was even slightly too large. I sadly also can't keep any hard drives as they will be going out with the old.

The compact case is nice Quartz although I can't say I am a fan of the aesthetic. Perhaps something such as this but with similar parts inside? It might allow for slightly larger GPU's also I think.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £85.49
(includes shipping: £10.50)
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This is unfortunate. I was hoping no one would ever notice.

I have spoken to the other half and neither cube case will do. Although the Cooler Master did look promising I think the slim models are the way to go. Possibly the Silverstone Raven if anyone has experience of this?
 
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