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Shaoty
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I'm doing a build for my brother that's budgeted at no more than £450. However I have a 560ti laying about which I intend to use, so this budget doesn't include a graphics card.

 

This is in the UK, using pc partpicker, 1 1080p monitor, for gaming / college work, no peripherals or anything extra needed.

 

This is what I've drafted: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/bB6Jgs

I think I went way over kill on the cpu and the closer to 400 The better really, trying to get from as little sites as possible where I can.

 

Not sure if I should invest more into the power supply and gain a higher efficiency rating, although probably costing the modular interface. Although I guess I don't care that much about other peoples cable management. I know many people preach for higher efficiency rated psu's.

 

 

Any improvements suggestions? Going to say again, going to be adding a 560Ti. Obviously I don't intend for it to max the newest of games or anything. Closer to 400 then better. Another edit, Operating system isn't required.

 

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I don't see the list...

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No need to get Z97 if you have a non-k processor. No need to get 97 anyway since you have selected a 4570. Either select a 4690k instead or get a 4590 and an H97 motherboard. Devil's canyon is worth taking over Haswell.

 

Other than that I see nothing wrong with the build. No need to get a 212 Evo for the CPU though. Intel stock coolers are pretty decent and you can't OC that CPU anyway so you won't need an aftermarket one.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Here you are

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor (£68.69 @ Overclockers.co.uk)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.13 @ CCL Computers)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£63.56 @ Scan.co.uk)

Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£63.84 @ CCL Computers)

Storage: Corsair Force LX Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£54.34 @ Scan.co.uk)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£36.00 @ Aria PC)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£30.25 @ Scan.co.uk)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£36.81 @ Amazon UK)

Total: £378.62

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 17:41 BST+0100

If you don't plan to play cpu stressed games then this pentium, with some oc, will be as good as the i5 in games, plus this build has ssd

My current rig for entertainment/gaming: i5 4570 3,2GHz; MSI B85M-E45; ZOTAC GTX760 AMP!; 8GB (2x4GB) by Kingston; Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200rpm; Corsair 200R, Corsair VS650; Dell U2312HM, Samsung DVD R/W optical drive; CM Devastator; Corsair MM400 gaming pad

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@KPZ211997

 

I very doubt he will be overclocking and without overclocking the G3258 is pretty shite. His original CPU choice isn't really overkill depending on the games he intends to play and what kind of work he intends to do. Do agree with the change in PSU though. 600W is some serious overkill for a 560Ti and an I5.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Why the locked processor and the Z97 motherboard? Go H97 and save some money.

Just looked up prices. The price difference is often minimal and Z97 gives him good futureproofing until Skylake arrives

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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@KPZ211997

 

I very doubt he will be overclocking and without overclocking the G3258 is pretty shite. His original CPU choice isn't really overkill depending on the games he intends to play and what kind of work he intends to do. Do agree with the change in PSU though. 600W is some serious overkill for a 560Ti and an I5.

Just hit that OC Genie button and that should do it, otherwise I think a 4460, while costing more, should do, just don't change the mobo, it's even cheaper than some H97, best budget friendly Z97 mobo, nice job MSI

My current rig for entertainment/gaming: i5 4570 3,2GHz; MSI B85M-E45; ZOTAC GTX760 AMP!; 8GB (2x4GB) by Kingston; Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200rpm; Corsair 200R, Corsair VS650; Dell U2312HM, Samsung DVD R/W optical drive; CM Devastator; Corsair MM400 gaming pad

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Just hit that OC Genie button and that should do it, otherwise I think a 4460, while costing more, should do, just don't change the mobo, it's even cheaper than some H97, best budget friendly Z97 mobo, nice job MSI

Never ever just hit a button to AUTOMATICALLY OC for you. 2 of my friends have already lost 2 CPU's because this "OC genie" gimmick overvolted the shit out of them and killed them.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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