Spec Check

mayweather12 · 20 Jun 2017 at 20:55

Hi,

I have been using a 2012 MacBook Air, however now that I have a permanent residence (Rather than living the student life!) I am thinking of getting a rig...I admit I do play a bit of Counterstrike Source ... that is probably the only game but please do let me know if I should make any changes - Should the processor be sufficient or is there a major difference between an i5 Skylake and this i3 Skylake?

Otherwise, I just do the normal Office / Web Surfing. I already have a 24" Samsung Monitor, G402 Logitech Mouse and Keyboard.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Asus H110M-K Intel H110 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard= £47.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 PC4-19200C14 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMK8GX4M2A2400= £74.99
1 x NZXT Source 340 Midi-Tower Case- Black Window= £66.95
1 x Palit GeForce GTX 1050Ti StormX 4096MB PCI-Express GDDR5 Graphics Card= £119.99
1 x XFX XT Series 500W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply= £37.99
1 x Intel Core i3-6100 3.70GHz (Skylake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail= £109.99
1 x WD Blue 250GB 2.5" SATA 6Gbps Solid State Drive (WDS250G1B0A)= £79.99

Total: £550.19
(includes shipping: £12.30)

Thanks!

Minibiker · 20 Jun 2017 at 20:59

Will it be just the odd game or two and I'm guessing at 1080p... Also do you need OS?

You could save a fair bit of money by ditching the i3 processor and getting the Pentium G4560... with the extra cash put it towards a better PSU..

mayweather12 · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:04

Hi - Yes just the odd game or two - How sufficient is the system above, good enough for Counterstrike Source on max settings at 1080 I assume? - I probably will stick with the i3, and get another PSU if it just is another £20. - What do you suggest? - How strong is the above system compared to a MacBook Air from 2012 - Fly past it I assume?

Minibiker said:
Will it be just the odd game or two and I'm guessing at 1080p... Also do you need OS?

You could save a fair bit of money by ditching the i3 processor and getting the Pentium G4560... with the extra cash put it towards a better PSU..

Minibiker · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:12

mayweather12 said:
Hi - Yes just the odd game or two - How sufficient is the system above, good enough for Counterstrike Source on max settings at 1080 I assume? - I probably will stick with the i3, and get another PSU if it just is another £20. - What do you suggest? - How strong is the above system compared to a MacBook Air from 2012 - Fly past it I assume?

I think you'll find it will fly through CSGO with no problems... Comparing it to you Macbook air I think the above system has a lot more Umph to get you through most games on a decent enough setting...

This PSU will be ideal

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Super Flower Golden Green HX 450W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black= £55.99

Total: £66.49
(includes shipping: £10.50)

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mickyflinn · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:17

THe Gtx 1050ti is an extra £10 and is a much stronger performer.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x XFX XT Series 500W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply= £37.99
1 x Palit GeForce GTX 1050Ti StormX 4096MB PCI-Express GDDR5 Graphics Card= £119.99

mayweather12 · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:19

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Asus H110M-K Intel H110 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard= £47.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 PC4-19200C14 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (CMK8GX4M2A2400= £74.99
1 x NZXT Source 340 Midi-Tower Case- Black Window= £66.95
1 x Palit GeForce GTX 1050Ti StormX 4096MB PCI-Express GDDR5 Graphics Card= £119.99
1 x XFX XT Series 500W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply= £37.99
1 x Intel Core i3-6100 3.70GHz (Skylake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail= £109.99
1 x WD Blue 250GB 2.5" SATA 6Gbps Solid State Drive (WDS250G1B0A)= £79.99

Total: £550.19
(includes shipping: £12.30)

How does this now look - Pretty damn optimum and will be good for 3 years?

Thanks

mickyflinn · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:21

You have 2 power supplies in your spec.

mayweather12 · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:24

mickyflinn said:
You have 2 power supplies in your spec.

Thank you - Careless error. Most solid set up I can get for I guess that £600 budget - Just a q - Is this all compatible with one another.

Minibiker · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:24

Good case choice, I have that case brilliant to work with..

mickyflinn · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:33

This is an option i would really consider, it shows what you can get with abit of jiggling.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x XFX XT Series 500W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply= £37.99
1 x Palit GeForce GTX 1050Ti StormX 4096MB PCI-Express GDDR5 Graphics Card= £119.99
1 x Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H Intel B250 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard= £69.95
1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 PC4-19200C14 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD48G2400= £59.99
1 x WD Blue 250GB 2.5" SATA 6Gbps Solid State Drive (WDS250G1B0A)= £79.99
1 x BitFenix Neos ATX Tower Black/Black Window= £31.99
1 x Intel Core i5-7400 3.00GHz (Kaby Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail= £188.99

Total: £601.19
(includes shipping: £12.30)

mayweather12 · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:35

Thank you - is there much difference between i3 Kaby Lake vs Sky Lake as they are sitting at the same price?

mickyflinn · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:44

mayweather12 said:
Thank you - is there much difference between i3 Kaby Lake vs Sky Lake as they are sitting at the same price?

Kabylake is a few % faster but the motherboard is more expensive, the real bargain is the G4560 it will virtually match the 6100 but no stock at the moment. So much choice

mayweather12 · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:52

mickyflinn said:
Kabylake is a few % faster but the motherboard is more expensive, the real bargain is the G4560 it will virtually match the 6100 but no stock at the moment. So much choice

Understood - thanks, so now the updated spec in first post will not be compatible? Both being Socket 1151

mickyflinn · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:55

mayweather12 said:
Understood - thanks, so now the updated spec in first post will not be compatible? Both being Socket 1151

The h110 motherboard needs a bios update to take the kabylake cpu so stick with the skylake cpu or get the b250 motherboard

mayweather12 · 20 Jun 2017 at 21:58

mickyflinn said:
The h110 motherboard needs a bios update to take the kabylake cpu so stick with the skylake cpu or get the b250 motherboard

Cheers! Changed back to Sky Lake - No major upgrades coming over the next few months which will totally wipe this set up in this <£600 price range?

Also changed the SSD for the WD one you picked - Saved £40! - Original post updated - Solid rig I assume for 2-3 years?

mickyflinn · 20 Jun 2017 at 22:01

Ok make sure your happy with what you choose and good luck with your build, lets us know how you get on.