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Hi guys I dont know what to pick any help would be appreciated to make a decision

I can buy i5 4690k + MSI z97m-gd43 + 1x8gb hyperx ram + +evga gtx 950 later on 1-2 months when i save up a little

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I can get pentium g3258 + MSI Z97m-gd43 + 1x8 gb ram+ 960 4gb
 
At the moment I i7 4770k and gtx 780 but I want to build a pc for my sister who is 9 and loves to p[lay lego games and some minecraft. I want the pc to run games at 720p or 1080p 30 fps al low settings for now if she need more I can upgrade later gpus etc. My budget is 290 pounds for cpu+mobo+gpu (if needed). I already have ram 2x4gb 1600 vengeance pro.

Im not sure if hd4600 from intel cpu eg i5 4690k will be able to run lego games at 720p or 1080p at least 30 fps. Its kind of hard to find tests of these games online.

Also psu that I ordered is leadex superflower 550w fully modular power supply couldn't resist the price 55.99
 
So I guess hd4600 wont be able to handle lego games. The thing is I dont want to replace cpu in year or 2 if she decides to play more demanding games and this computer Im estimating to last at least 4-6 years before any platform changes.

I was thinking about getting an i5 now and get hd 7950 or hd 7970 in month time 2nd hand for around 60-80 pounds or any other gpu 2nd hand.
 
The limiting factor with games will largely be the GPU, which you'll inevitably have to replace if she wants to play more demanding games within 4-6 years. The CPU is less important now and will become even less once DX12 fully releases (a lot less reliance on CPU for games) so the i3 will still be a good choice. And if I'm wrong and in 4 years you want a new CPU then you can get an i5 second hand.

My advice is buy the best new GPU you can afford now and buy a second hand CPU later if needed. Either that or go for a Skylake system and leave the GPU out altogther as Iris isn't too bad at 1080p. Problem is you'll then need DDR4...
 
I was considering skylake but when I heard they bend I said no no due to fact I have a spare noctua nh-d15.

Thanks for your help a lot still need to have a think on what should I do.
 
What about Pentium G3258 now and put more money into gpu? Is there any difference between pentium and i3? I know i3 has 2 extra threads but would they be beneficial in games as there isnt any difference between i5 and i7
 
I was considering skylake but when I heard they bend I said no no due to fact I have a spare noctua nh-d15.

The only cooler manufacturer to have any reported bending issues was Scythe. You'd be fine. Really. (Manufacturers such as Cryorig suggested that any possible damage would likely be during transport, but you should be careful when transporting PCs anyway. It shouldn't put you off Skylake; it's a great platform.)

What about Pentium G3258 now and put more money into gpu? Is there any difference between pentium and i3? I know i3 has 2 extra threads but would they be beneficial in games as there isnt any difference between i5 and i7

Even an overclocked G3258 will never be able to compete with an i3 at stock clocks simply because it's a Pentium. With an i5, you can be absolutely sure that there will be no bottleneck with any graphics card you look at - not in your price range, anyway. Although on a budget, you would honestly be better off with an i3. It's just the best value, and going from a 750 Ti or 950 to a 960 would make *so* much more of a difference than an i3 vs i5 would. Although you do want to be careful not to skimp too much on the CPU (i.e. with a Pentium), because it might become more of a bottleneck if you decide on a higher end (960+) graphics card. Generally, you want to look at spending about the same on a CPU as you do on a GPU with your budget - e.g. an i3 + 950 instead of G3258 + 960. Although ExRayTed's suggestion was good - but even a 950 would be able to handle most newer games in 1080p at 60fps on medium/high. And since your sister is only 9, she probably wouldn't notice the difference between that and a 960, with the kind of games she is looking to play. Ultimately, it comes down to how much money you're willing to spend, and what your priorities are. :) I think those specs would be more than sufficient, though. Oh, and get a 2 x 4GB RAM kit instead of 1 x 8GB - it's the same price, but increases bandwidth in dual channel mode, a feature of even entry level (H81/H110) motherboards. Hope that helps.
 
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