New system specification check

jbrennan_ · 7 Dec 2014 at 15:33

So I built my first PC two years ago and still love it, it demolishes everything I throw at it. Now my friend wants a custom built PC. I said I would have a look at some parts for him and he said his budget is around £500. I have come up with a system costing £530 but I would like if anyone has any alterations they would make.

Case-Bit Fenix Comrade £30 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-154-BX
PSU-EVGA 500W £33
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-EA
CPU-i5 4430 £140 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-479-IN
RAM-Kingston Hyper X £66
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-165-KS
GPU-Sapphire R9 270 £116
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-339-SP
SSHD-Seagate 500GB £53
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-339-SP
MOBO-Gigabyte Z97P-D3 £62
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-498-GI
OS- Windows 8 £30
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-165-MS

Thank you for reading and hope to hear your feedback.

stulid · 7 Dec 2014 at 15:38

YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus H81M-K Intel Core i5 DIY Micro ATX Motherboard, CPU & RAM Bundle £225.97
1 x Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (11220-00-20G) £115.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614) £77.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £43.99
1 x EVGA 500W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply (100-B1-0500-KR) £43.99
1 x BitFenix Comrade Midi-Tower - White £29.99
Total : £552.02 (includes shipping : £11.75).

So that yeah?

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What you got is £600,

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4430 3.00GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £139.99
1 x Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (11220-00-20G) £115.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614) £77.99
1 x Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Dual Channel Kit (HX313C9FK2/8) £65.99
1 x Gigabyte Z97P-D3 Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £61.99
1 x Seagate SSHD ST500LM000 500GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM £52.99
1 x EVGA 500W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply (100-B1-0500-KR) £43.99
1 x BitFenix Comrade Midi-Tower - White £29.99
Total : £603.02 (includes shipping : £11.75).

DaleTheWhale · 7 Dec 2014 at 15:40

YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus H81M-K Intel Core i5 DIY Micro ATX Motherboard, CPU & RAM Bundle £225.97
1 x Sapphire Radeon R9 270X Boost OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Card £129.95
1 x BeQuiet Pure Power L8 500W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply - With 120mm Silent Wing Fan Built in £44.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £43.99
1 x Raijintek Agos Midi Tower - Black £39.95
Total : £494.45 (includes shipping : £8.00).

This includes a 1TB HDD (Not SSHD) and 270X which is more powerful. - Your picked motherboard & RAM is out of stock.
I'm guessing you're getting windows separately as you quote £30.

jbrennan_ · 7 Dec 2014 at 15:43

If the price doest match overclockers that means I have found it for cheaper.

jbrennan_ · 7 Dec 2014 at 15:47

ThaReaperGuy why that case over the bit fenix and also the PSU? Dont you think a SSHD would be better, he is not going to need a terabyte in my opinion. Finally the MOBO and RAM I picked may be out of stock except do you think that DIY bundle is better option in your opinion?

DaleTheWhale · 7 Dec 2014 at 15:50

I guess I'd rather the extra space then 'the extra speed' which I doubt is very much when it's filled up and has lots to work through, but if it works better for your friend then switch them out.

Case comes with a front installed fan and I find looks better.
PSU is a similar price, decent OEM and very quiet, I believe the EVGA's can get a little loud when stressed, again just preference.

jbrennan_ · 7 Dec 2014 at 15:53

Thank you very much ThaReaperMan. I will consider your feedback. If anyone else has any other suggestions feel free.

jbrennan_ · 7 Dec 2014 at 15:54

Also the DIY Kit is better or worse than the parts I put together?

Little*Freak · 7 Dec 2014 at 16:20

Hi, the DIY kit has a slightly faster cpu and the ram is a bit faster, 1600MHz vs the 1333Mhz that you linked to. Your motherboard is better, has a better upgrade path, especially for overclocking but then again you are looking to buy a locked cpu so it won't make that much of a difference right now.

Not sure which way i'd jump on this one

jbrennan_ · 7 Dec 2014 at 16:21

i feel like my friend wouldnt be upgrading much. in what way is motherboard btter and why a better upgrade path?

Little*Freak · 7 Dec 2014 at 16:40

The gigabyte board will take much faster ram and will allow you to get say an Intel i5-4690K, an unlocked overclockable cpu. If you wanted to do that in the future you would need to get an after market cooler. Also it supports crossfire, so you could have 2 gpu's but for that you would need a to also upgrade the PSU.

Little*Freak · 7 Dec 2014 at 16:50

If you are not that bothered about future upgrades etc, then the only thing i would change, or have a think about changing in your original spec, would be a better gpu and some faster ram.

For instance, an R9 280 and 8GB of 2133MHz to maybe 2666MHZ ram.