New build for coworker.

[GDL]

Hi guys,

New build for a co-worker who is looking for something to use at home for Internet use, E-mail, office (works in finance so high excel work)

Not a gamer but would like a deadicated graphics card but doesn't need to be high spec.

He's picked some parts, listed below, so if something can be built around the idea's below, it would be handy. Everything would be required.


Processor: Intel Core i7 4790K or the I5 version.
Memory: 16gb
Motherboard: ?
Hard Drive: Solid-state HD for the OS with Mechanical second drive.
Optical drive: Blue-ray writer / DVD writer
Operating System: Windows 10 (x64)
Case: Small and not too loud.
Power Supply: ?

He was thinking of around < £1k

Ideas?

 

[mickyflinn]

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4790K 4.00GHz (Devil's Canyon) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £289.99
1 x Asus Z97I-Plus Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard £116.99
1 x MSI GeForce GTX 750Ti OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (N750Ti-2GD5/OCV1) £99.95
1 x Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit (HX324C11T3K2/16) £92.99
1 x Samsung 250GB 850 EVO SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 32 Layer 3D V-NAND Solid State Drive (MZ-75E250B/EU) £85.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 10 64-Bit DVD - OEM (MS-KW9-00139) £79.99
1 x EVGA Supernova GS 550W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £57.95
1 x OcUK Value Blu-ray / DVDRW combi SATA - OEM £44.95
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX Mini-ITX Chassis - Black £41.99
1 x Seagate 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache HDD - OEM (ST1000DM003) (1 Year Warranty) £34.99
1 x Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler £29.99
Total : £975.77 (includes shipping : Ex.VAT).

 

[Josh]

Seems overkill for an office type machine for emails and internet.

G258, 8GB, 750Ti or variant would work out a heck of a lot cheaper. Or just a 4690/4790 non K unless he plans to have a 4.7Ghz CPU for excel.

 

[mickyflinn]

Seems overkill for an office type machine for emails and internet.

G258, 8GB, 750Ti or variant would work out a heck of a lot cheaper. Or just a 4690/4790 non K unless he plans to have a 4.7Ghz CPU for excel.

Certainly does but thats what the man asked for.

 

[Josh]

Certainly does but thats what the man asked for.

Oh yeah defo, wasn't knocking your build at all.

Just some info for the OP to pass along

 

[mickyflinn]

Oh yeah defo, wasn't knocking your build at all.

Just some info for the OP to pass along

I know m8 its definately a valid point, and could save a few hundred pounds.

 

[GDL]

Hi guys, I have questioned the 'K' CPU and that's the one he wants.. so. (Why.. Don't ask me)

I'll pass the build along to him, and see what he says.

Thanks for the advice gents.

 

[Banzai_Joe]

'K' cpu will give him overclock potential for the extra it costs.
Whilst ram is cheaper now than it has been...16GB? Really?
Rendering machines use that much, not much else does.

mickyflinn.....will an optical drive fit into the m-itx case you spec'd?

 

[Quartz]

New build for a co-worker who is looking for something to use at home for Internet use, E-mail, office (works in finance so high excel work)

How big and how complex are his spreadsheets? How many sheets in a workbook?

 

[GDL]

How big and how complex are his spreadsheets? How many sheets in a workbook?

No idea to be honest, but he's sure he wants those parts.

He's happy with the build above and I gave a few ideas on how to cut the price down (I5 over I7, 8GB not 16Gb) but he's happy with it.

The case might need changing so he's taking a look at one that pleases him atm.

 

[Banzai_Joe]

64-bit office if he's using hug spreadsheets.
We've noticed a difference since moving from 32-bit.

 

[mickyflinn]

No idea to be honest, but he's sure he wants those parts.

He's happy with the build above and I gave a few ideas on how to cut the price down (I5 over I7, 8GB not 16Gb) but he's happy with it.

The case might need changing so he's taking a look at one that pleases him atm.

Lets us know what case he picks, if its a larger then we can choose a bigger motherboard which will give you more space.

 

[RyanF]

'K' cpu will give him overclock potential for the extra it costs.
Whilst ram is cheaper now than it has been...16GB? Really?
Rendering machines use that much, not much else does.

mickyflinn.....will an optical drive fit into the m-itx case you spec'd?

Hi guys, I have questioned the 'K' CPU and that's the one he wants.. so. (Why.. Don't ask me)

I'll pass the build along to him, and see what he says.

Thanks for the advice gents.

How big are these spreadsheets if he needs an overclocked i7!?! If you need an overclocked i7 for Excel it shouldn't be in Excel! Just seems like a HUGE waste of money for a man in Finance

 

[Rikk82]

I will just echo above comments, this is all definitely overkill for excel.

Save some money and get an i5.

 

[Ace Modder]

Downgrade the CPU and get a 34" 3440x1440 screen, brill for excel workings.

 

[GDL]

How big are these spreadsheets if he needs an overclocked i7!?! If you need an overclocked i7 for Excel it shouldn't be in Excel! Just seems like a HUGE waste of money for a man in Finance

Agreed but despite highlighting that he won't even push that chip never mind get it to a point that he needs to start learning to overclock, the man wants what the man wants.

I will just echo above comments, this is all definitely overkill for excel.

Save some money and get an i5.

I offered that to the man, the offer was declined. Why? Meh... I don't ask these days.

Downgrade the CPU and get a 34" 3440x1440 screen, brill for excel workings.

34" 3440x1440.... Hell, I hate excel but using one of those, I'd Vlookup all day.

No news on the case as of yet....