Need Help Improving Build

[MrTrem]

Hi from uk ,my budget is around £1500 GBP. This pc is going to be used for general work and mainly games.I also really want to get into recording videos (any software or mic advice would be nice). I am only planning on using one monitor at the moment. Thank you for taking the time for reading this.

 

PC build - http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Vyp3Hx

[Cacao]

Great build! You could get away with some cheaper RAM, other than that, pretty much spot on for the budget and usage.

[WinNut]

Calm yourself a bit with the RAM, I would say 1600 is good enough. Otherwise nice high end build.

[MrTrem]

Calm yourself a bit with the RAM, I would say 1600 is good enough. Otherwise nice high end build.

what RAM do you suggest

[sgrubmayr]

If you want to record videos you should get an HDD Drive because will need some place to store all the Videos and 250 GB SSD isn't enough and it wouldn't recommend it for storing a lot of data cause SSD's are good for Storing/moving small data very fast (you should use it for the OS for example) but when you want to store a lot of data the speed is almost equal to an HDD and for sure an HDD is much cheaper.

I would get an Z97 Motherboard cause it's newer and you have got better upgradability the price of Z87 and Z97 Motherboards is equal

[Nxl8]

Hello,

 

If you want to connect to Wi-Fi you will need a wireless adapter, you have ethernet ports though. It looks like a good solid build. If you plan on upgrading your CPU in the near future (about next two years) then I would recommend a Z97 motherboard like: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97pro . This is not a necessary upgrade but just incase you wish to upgrade in the next two years and save yourself some money now by buying a compatible motherboard with Intels next processors; it would be waste of money however if you wish to keep this build for 3 years or more.

[WinNut]

what RAM do you suggest

It's somewhat personal, I suggest a decent 1600MHz kit from Corsair or Kingston.

[MrTrem]

If you want to record videos you should get an HDD Drive because will need some place to store all the Videos and 250 GB SSD isn't enough and it wouldn't recommend it for storing a lot of data cause SSD's are good for Storing/moving small data very fast (you should use it for the OS for example) but when you want to store a lot of data the speed is almost equal to an HDD and for sure an HDD is much cheaper.

I would get an Z97 Motherboard cause it's newer and you have got better upgradability the price of Z87 and Z97 Motherboards is equal

i already have some hardrives lying around

[sgrubmayr]

i already have some hardrives lying around

Ok that's good.

You should really use an Z97 MOBO

[MrTrem]

Ok that's good.

You should really use an Z97 MOBO

looking at them right now

[MrTrem]

Hello,

 

If you want to connect to Wi-Fi you will need a wireless adapter, you have ethernet ports though. It looks like a good solid build. If you plan on upgrading your CPU in the near future (about next two years) then I would recommend a Z97 motherboard like: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97pro . This is not a necessary upgrade but just incase you wish to upgrade in the next two years and save yourself some money now by buying a compatible motherboard with Intels next processors; it would be waste of money however if you wish to keep this build for 3 years or more.

thanks, should i get the z97 with wifi ac?

[Nxl8]

thanks, should i get the z97 with wifi ac?

If you wish for WiFi and the ability to upgrade if you want then I would say that is your best option.

Hope I could help,

Nxl8