Is this a good build and is this future proofed?

[-Cheeky-]

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[jaffacakes]

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"Future proof" isn't a thing.

 

It's a decent build, but do you need the wireless card? If not, just save (even if little) that money.

[Croum]

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It's a decent build for gaming, but you can't future proof builds

[Mcmole]

This is a safer build...

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£133.85 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£42.48 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£30.87 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£59.58 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380X 4GB NITRO Video Card
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  (£37.12 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£78.91 @ More Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  (£12.95 @ Aria PC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  (£114.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £510.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-22 11:51 GMT+0000

 

 

The things I changed:

 

Ram: Go with one 8GB stick on a motherboard with only 2 DIMM Slots, It gives you room to add another 8GB later on down the track.

 

PSU: I Buffed your PSU to 850 Watts for one main reason... So you can slap another GPU in without having to upgrade that PSU.. 850 Watts its the mark you want to be at with a X2 GPU set up.

 

Case: The case you have chosen can not support graphics cards that large without having to remove the drive cages, So I chose you a new one This will hold all your gear no problem.

 

As far as "future-proofing" a RIG there is no such thing, However adding reliable upgrade paths is a different matter.

[DGaming]

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The build is really good, but I would suggest you get a better motherboard, like the H97 maybe? Also are you looking to game all latest triple A titles that come out in the next few years? Also in what res are u looking to game at?

[brob]

Definitely not "future proof". But is looks to be a decent and balanced system.

[DGaming]

Definitely not "future proof". But is looks to be a decent and balanced system.

It'll last him a couple years

[Qmaestro]

It'll last him a couple years

Definitely, but if you want to game at a higher frame rate go with a gtx 970 or r9 390. A case with better airflow is also not a bad idea.

[DGaming]

Definitely, but if you want to game at a higher frame rate go with a gtx 970 or r9 390. A case with better airflow is also not a bad idea.

Yes a GTX 970 or a R9 390 will bring him a lot better performance in latest and upcoming AAA games (I myself have a gtx 970 and I love it^^) ... BUT .. if he doesnt really have a big problem with lowering settings, or not playing every game at 60 fps... the build will be be great! Its still a very powerful build, it will last him a few years of gaming for sure! 

Also BTW... I would also suggest him to get a better motherboard... its better for the future, if he wants to upgrade his hardware! Cuz buying a new motherboard means rebuilding your pc haha