Daily use build

[JasperV]

Hi guys,

I'm building a new computer for my dad.

And i am wondering if everything will fit or if there are things that i should change.

He will be using it for Photoshop, e-mail, internet browsing,... (daily use)

 

 

Here are the parts:

(Ram is 2 x 4gb Corsair Vengeance low profile)

 

I did not choose a GPU because i think the integrated graphics (Intel HD 4600) are enough for running Photoshop (correct me if i'm wrong)

 

Thanks in advance!

[Sauron]

Don't spare on the motherboard, it's not a good idea with an expensive cpu. Get something like an asus z97-a, it's worth it, expecially if you plan on adding on expansion cards in the future. For the rest it looks good to me

[JasperV]

Don't spare on the motherboard, it's not a good idea with an expensive cpu. Get something like an asus z97-a, it's worth it, expecially if you plan on adding on expansion cards in the future. For the rest it looks good to me

 

The z97-a is ATX and won't fit in my case

[JasperV]

@JasperV

Budget and location?

 

€750 and Belgium

[JasperV]

any shop in preferences or any is ok?

 

The shop doesn't matter, the shop i'm using (azerty.nl) has almost everything

[Sauron]

He chose microATX case

also there are H97 ATX mbs too

 

The z97-a is ATX and won't fit in my case

 

Oh yes you're right I'm a bit tired atm sorry

[JasperV]

Oh yes you're right I'm a bit tired atm sorry

 

No problem The only other micro-ATX mobo i can find is the Gigabyte H97M-HD3 which has about the same price So maybe i should change my case then? Or an older chipset?

[RatedBlam]

I can't see a reason why you should change the mobo.

mATX seems like a wise choice. I'd just think if the motherboard has options for future addons and call it a day.

[ZacDaMan72]

Don't spare on the motherboard, it's not a good idea with an expensive cpu. Get something like an asus z97-a, it's worth it, expecially if you plan on adding on expansion cards in the future. For the rest it looks good to me

 

FFS. People don't understand that (good) H97 boards are basically Z97 boards without overclocking. Heck that motherboard can do overclocks, though not big ones. He isn't using a K chip, so why bother use a Z97. H and Z boards use basically the same components. That is one of my biggest pet peeves. Educate yourself that the best H-boards will beat the cheapest Z board.

 

 

Hi guys,

I'm building a new computer for my dad.

And i am wondering if everything will fit or if there are things that i should change.

He will be using it for Photoshop, e-mail, internet browsing,... (daily use)

 

 

Here are the parts:

(Ram is 2 x 4gb Corsair Vengeance low profile)

 

I did not choose a GPU because i think the integrated graphics (Intel HD 4600) are enough for running Photoshop (correct me if i'm wrong)

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Anyway, the build looks good, but I've had WD Greens fail and loose my data in my NAS. WD Blue is just the thing I'd do but it's your choice.

[Sauron]

No problem The only other micro-ATX mobo i can find is the Gigabyte H97M-HD3 which has about the same price So maybe i should change my case then? Or an older chipset?

nah for matx boards it doesn't get much better

[Sauron]

 

FFS. People don't understand that (good) H97 boards are basically Z97 boards without overclocking. Heck that motherboard can do overclocks, though not big ones. He isn't using a K chip, so why bother use a Z97

Pretty much because better capacitors and more expansion capabilities, but he's using an matx case and I hadn't noticed that ^^

[Guest]

I would stick with the Asus board over the ASRock, or go for a Gigabyte.

 

http://azerty.nl/8-5602-688190/gigabyte-h97m-hd3.html

 

The Asus and Gigabyte boards are pretty evenly matched in price terms, so just choose the one that has the feature you need most.

[JasperV]

Ok, so i changed my build a little bit http://azerty.nl/winkelmandje/winkelmandje/?legen=1&product%5B683534%5D=1&product%5B688081%5D=1&product%5B536992%5D=1&product%5B562705%5D=1&product%5B634347%5D=1&product%5B629110%5D=1&product%5B425856%5D=1&product%5B669216%5D=1&product%5B652232%5D=1&product%5B455750%5D=1

 

I know the cooler is little overkill but i use it in my gaming rig and i like it.

[Guest]

The 212 Evo is a good choice.

[JasperV]

@JasperV

It's ok, the only thing I'd change is the mb: http://azerty.nl/0-5602-713731/asrock-h97m-pro4-.html

a bit more upgradeable. Also for that budget You'd put an SSD. take a look at this:

 

Ignore the RAM, It's only lower latency. IMO your cooler is a bit overkill for that CPU : http://azerty.nl/8-976-458784/arctic-cooling-alpine-11-gt-re.html Had it with a E8400 and it was nice

http://azerty.nl/winkelmandje/winkelmandje/?legen=1&product%5B386347%5D=1&product%5B683534%5D=1&product%5B713731%5D=1&product%5B649374%5D=1&product%5B558704%5D=1&product%5B634347%5D=1&product%5B562705%5D=1&product%5B629110%5D=1&product%5B582388%5D=1

 

The ssd is an excellent idea and i made another build http://azerty.nl/winkelmandje/winkelmandje/?legen=1&product%5B683534%5D=1&product%5B688081%5D=1&product%5B536992%5D=1&product%5B562705%5D=1&product%5B634347%5D=1&product%5B629110%5D=1&product%5B425856%5D=1&product%5B652232%5D=1&product%5B455750%5D=1&product%5B649374%5D=1 but do you think the PSU can run this?