How this for a mid range build?

Coldzero

Coldzero

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Not looking to spend anymore really and I already have some HDD's.

CPU/MOBO/RAM http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-015-OG&groupid=2833&catid=2512&subcat=2693 £482.84

GPU http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-347-SP £155.99

PSU http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-118-CS&tool=3 £80.00

SSD http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-033-CR&tool=3 £68.99

CASE http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-002-PT £89.99

Total: £877.81

Would anyone swap any of these components? thanks for any input. :) Been out the game for a while.
 
 
Hi, i have a few questions and suggestions.

Would you prefer a larger SSD? Would enable you to run games as well as windows then.

Are you planning on getting a second GPU? If not you can get a cheaper 550W.

Also the case, could get a much cheaper case.

With the savings you then might be able to get an i5 instead of the i3.
 
Thanks for the input guys, didnt really have a limit but will try to keep it around 900 tops I suppose. My aim was to go for decent quality/brand components as want it to last me a while. My current rig I built 5 years ago and gets used daily! I forgot to mention I already have an SSD as well I can use as well as a couple of mechanical drives.

stulid, the GPU I picked seems to be a generally better spec and only costs a fiver more? Any reason for that one?

Yeah I wasnt sure if the 750w PSU was abit overkill, and I probably wont be looking to get a 2nd GPU. For this kind of rig would 550 be easily sufficient do you think?
 
The 285 is newer tech and designed to replace the 280. The MSI has 3 years warranty.

Decent quality 550W would be fine. These days, I'd avoid the Corsair CX range if possible, as there are better options and with longer warranties.

YOUR BASKET
1 x SuperFlower Golden Green HX 550W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black £59.99
1 x Antec TruePower Classic 550w '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply £55.99
Total : £125.58 (includes shipping : £8.00).




The case you are going for has a PSU shroud and plenty room under it for cables, so modularity is not needed.
 
GTX 960 should also be considered against a 285 for a budget card.

What games do you play/plan on playing? And is it at 1080p?

If your budget allows the 290 is a pretty good buy right now, so is the 970 if your not planning on upgrading resolution.
 
You could get a 290X + i5 + AIO in there for 900 quid

YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte Z97X-SLI - Devils Canyon Core i5 4690K Bundle **£12 Saving** £277.98
1 x MSI Radeon R9 290X LE Gaming Edition 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £251.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan RED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLRED316G2400HC11CDC01) £109.99
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Pro Mid Tower Enthusiast Case with Window £89.99
1 x Cooler Master Nepton 240M AIO Cooling Solution £79.99
1 x Antec TruePower Classic 550w '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply £55.99
Total : £875.53 (includes shipping : £8.00).



or there's the new Corsair H110i GT and GTX which are pre-orders. Cooler is possibly a bit overkill though, but looks nice :)
 
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Coldzero said:
Thanks for the input guys, didnt really have a limit but will try to keep it around 900 tops I suppose. My aim was to go for decent quality/brand components as want it to last me a while. My current rig I built 5 years ago and gets used daily! I forgot to mention I already have an SSD as well I can use as well as a couple of mechanical drives.

stulid, the GPU I picked seems to be a generally better spec and only costs a fiver more? Any reason for that one?

Yeah I wasnt sure if the 750w PSU was abit overkill, and I probably wont be looking to get a 2nd GPU. For this kind of rig would 550 be easily sufficient do you think?
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Ok then, here is a i7 spec with a PSU with a 10yr warranty that will power two 290s easily.

What SSD do you have?


YOUR BASKET
1 x Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 7 - Devils Canyon Core i7 4790K CPU & Motherboard Bundle **£25 Saving** £385.98
1 x Powercolor Radeon R9 290 PCS+ OC 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £199.99
1 x EVGA SuperNova G2 850W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £114.95
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Pro Mid Tower Enthusiast Case with Window £89.99
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan RED 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLRED38G2400HC11CDC01) £55.99
1 x Raijintek Themis Black Heatpipe CPU Cooler PWM - 120mm £19.99
Total : £876.49 (includes shipping : £8.00).

 
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