How's my build?

RDM0801

RDM0801

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Hi everyone, new to the boards and new to the PC build world so be gentle!

I've just recently purchased an NZXT H440 case with a view to building my first PC. I've really started this as a 'project' with no real desire to get into PC gaming, it'll be more for Photoshop and giving me the oppertunity to 'work from home' on programs like Revit Architecture and AutoCAD. Thats not to say I wouldn't ever upgrade at a later date into hardcore gaming but that's not in my mind at all right now.

I've done what I think is a 'fair bit' of research into it and have come up with the following -

i5 4690k
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H
16GB RAM (waiting for a great deal, anywhere!)
Asus Geforce GTX 750ti

Obviously a semi decent PSU too.

My question is, does anyone have a similar build to the above or any experience with any of the compoments themselves? Specifically the Mobo - I have gone back and forth over this and the UD3H seems to offer good/the best 'bang for buck'.

Cheers,
R
 
 
RJC said:
Hello :)

Will you need any storage and what is your max budget?

Done a quick spec below:

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £554.60
(includes shipping: £11.70)
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Thanks RJC!

I have a 240GB Samsung Pro SSD in my laptop that I plan to use for general storage (I don't imagine I'll need much more than that but I would purchase a larger HDD at a later date if need be. I use a WD passport drive for backing up) and had planned on buying an M.2 SSD for booting and programs.

Build looks great, can I ask why you chose the other Mobo and GPU over what I had spec'd?
 
The 960 is the faster card and just went with the red theme and a bundle, they are both good motherboards.
 
ChesterPerry said:
Almost the same build as mine, but I went for the gigabyte gtx 970 - very impressed with it.
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Cool, is everything else the same? The reason I've only specc'd a entry level/mid range card is I'm not planning on gaming massively. My build is more for photoshop/work so I don't really require anything high end.
 
If you're not gaming, why are you getting a gaming GPU? Look into which GPUs can accelerate Autocad and Revit.

And as you're using Autocad, look at getting a 4K monitor. The 40" Philips comes to mind.
 
Quartz said:
If you're not gaming, why are you getting a gaming GPU? Look into which GPUs can accelerate Autocad and Revit.

And as you're using Autocad, look at getting a 4K monitor. The 40" Philips comes to mind.
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Just so that I'm covered if I ever impulsively buy a PC game. I don't really know what other type of GPUs there are... I didn't think there were specific GPUs for gaming and CAD/Revit.

40" - wow. Bit on the large side!
 
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