Help with PCSpecialist Build

[Been]

Hey Guys,

I'm planning on getting a PC built by PC Specialist and would like some tips on things I could remove to shed the cost. Here's what I have so far: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/view/Vortex-750-gaming-pc/?set_country=GB&set_currency=GBP&x=13&y=7 

It's currently at £1690 and I can only go roughly £100 more. I want to use it for gaming and CAD software (like solidworks, because my laptop doesn't run it that well). This is my first time not buying a pre-built computer and I'd appreciate any help. But please don't be too harsh, like I said, it's my first.

 

Thanks,

Been

 

PS Please don't suggest windows 8.1, I've got that on my laptop and I despise it  

[OGFatal]

Why not just get it from PCPartPicker? It's easy to build, theres lots of guides on the internet and Im sure a family member could help out?

[Dazza_the_Dragon]

Hey Guys,

I'm planning on getting a PC built by PC Specialist and would like some tips on things I could remove to shed the cost. Here's what I have so far: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/view/Vortex-750-gaming-pc/?set_country=GB&set_currency=GBP&x=13&y=7 

It's currently at £1690 and I can only go roughly £100 more. I want to use it for gaming and CAD software (like solidworks, because my laptop doesn't run it that well). This is my first time not buying a pre-built computer and I'd appreciate any help. But please don't be too harsh, like I said, it's my first.

 

Thanks,

Been

 

PS Please don't suggest windows 8.1, I've got that on my laptop and I despise it

If you want this PC to max out it's potential, don't be daft, get Windows 8.1 and revert it to the Windows 7 look. 

[Jobbe03]

You're not linking the right thing. Here's my suggestion.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£236.34 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  (£59.99 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK 1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£169.99 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  (£69.10 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  (£69.10 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£88.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£375.59 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£375.59 @ Aria PC)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case  (£75.98 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£94.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fans  (£19.34 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £1634.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 16:19 BST+0100

[acidydragon]

Hey Guys,

I'm planning on getting a PC built by PC Specialist and would like some tips on things I could remove to shed the cost. Here's what I have so far: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/view/Vortex-750-gaming-pc/?set_country=GB&set_currency=GBP&x=13&y=7 

It's currently at £1690 and I can only go roughly £100 more. I want to use it for gaming and CAD software (like solidworks, because my laptop doesn't run it that well). This is my first time not buying a pre-built computer and I'd appreciate any help. But please don't be too harsh, like I said, it's my first.

 

Thanks,

Been

 

PS Please don't suggest windows 8.1, I've got that on my laptop and I despise it

What are you doing with it? Gaming or Video Editing?

[acidydragon]

For 100 more, you could do this...

 

Two great 780 ti's (from EVGA, an amazing brand), and a 4690k, which for anything but editing, will do just as well as a 4790k.

 

If you needed to shed costs, you could without much performance difference by lowering the RAM speed, and amount. 8gb at 1600mhz is all games need now.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£169.73 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  (£59.99 @ Aria PC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£129.99 @ Ebuyer) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£59.98 @ Amazon UK) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£88.98 @ Amazon UK) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£38.70 @ Aria PC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£496.47 @ Ebuyer) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  (£496.47 @ Ebuyer) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case  (£75.98 @ Novatech) 

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£94.99 @ Amazon UK) 

Total: £1711.28

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-04 16:34 BST+0100

 

I just realized that list didn't have any price on the HDD... I updated.

[Been]

Hey again! 

To answer 2 questions:

1) I'd have to it build on my own, I don't know anyone who has ever built a PC

2) The PC is for Gaming and CAD. I don't intend to do any video editing.

 

Thanks for all the advice so far!

[acidydragon]

Hey again! 

To answer 2 questions:

1) I'd have to it build on my own, I don't know anyone who has ever built a PC

2) The PC is for Gaming and CAD. I don't intend to do any video editing.

 

Thanks for all the advice so far!

For that purpose, I would go with the 4690k, the 4790k COULD have an effect, but I feel the extra GPU acceleration would be better.

 

Building it yourself is very easy. If you put something in the wrong hole, then you're really trying to screw up.

Linus has MANY guides, and you can follow step by step. We're also here to answer any questions.