Build Suggestions?

[MrAznJzn]

Hello All, 

 

I'm planning on a build which I'm going to get at the end of the year and I would like any constructive feedback~. My budget is $1300AUD (Quite less as Australian PC parts are EXPENSIVE).

 

Use: Programming, Web Surfing, Light Gaming (League of Legends), etc. 

Now I know that this build is going to be a COMPLETE overkill for my purposes but yeah... I'm planning that this would last me for at least a while..

 

CPU

• i5-4690K
• Justification - Well .. I can't really for my intended purposes. 

CPU Cooler

• CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO
• Justification - Not sure if I want to OC my CPU immediately when I get it, but in the near future (2 - 3 years time) I may decide to OC to just give me that slight boost.. Also lower temperatures and better than the stock fan  

Mobo

• Asus Z97-PRO-WIFI
• Justification - I don't think I can justify this well either but the OC and other features are quite nice. I also need the wireless connectivity as there is no way I can use Ethernet..

RAM

• Kingston DDR3 2133MHz (2x8GB) Kit
• Justification - Well I tend to enjoy multitasking and the price difference between 1600mhz and 2133Mhz isn't alot anyways..

HDD

• Segate Barracuda 3TB
• HDD are quite cheap nowadays and 3TB would allow me to store my videos. 

SSD

• Samsung EVO 850 256GB
• I would like to have some room to install most of my programs and OS on the drive. The 10 Years Warranty is also nice.. but I think this may also be overkill for my use..

Case

• Undecided - Suggestions Please (There isn't much options as I would like from my store that I would buy my parts from - Centrecom) 

PSU

• Corsair CX500m 
• Justification: Modular & 500W should be plentiful for my system. I was going to get a Gold PSU but decided that I wouldn't save from electricity bills; it would cost me at least an extra $30 to upgrade to Gold.

Optical Drive

• Asus OEM
• Justification - Quite cheap and I feel uncomfortable not having one. 

Monitor 

• Asus 24" LED Monitor 1MS Delay
• I'm not 100% sure about this one. 
• Should I get a 27" ? 
• Should I get a monitor with 1ms delay.. I mean I would barely be gaming on that thing.

GPU

• Intel HD Graphics 4600.....
• Justification - Well it's free.. and I won't be doing any gaming, video editing, etc. 

Well Thanks in Advance  

[Tro]

A dedicated GPU is always nice, but if you're 100% sure you're not gonna game/edit, sure. It's not great but it'll work, not sure how it'll run LoL, never played that game.

[Cokeman]

I wouldn't spend that on a PC if you are doing integrated graphics a lot of that is not necessary for just web browsing.

[MrAznJzn]

Well actually in around two years time I do intend to purchase a GPU and get into more intensive gaming so I'm hoping that it would last me for maybe two to three years afterwards. Which is also why I'm considering a 'K' processor so that it can be OC if need be. 

I wouldn't spend that on a PC if you are doing integrated graphics a lot of that is not necessary for just web browsing.

[Guest]

Well actually in around two years time I do intend to purchase a GPU and get into more intensive gaming so I'm hoping that it would last me for maybe two to three years afterwards. Which is also why I'm considering a 'K' processor so that it can be OC if need be. 

The Corsair CX is a budget psu. It will be fine for your spec, but I would suggest something better if you intend on adding a graphics card in the future.

 

If you don't mind a non modular psu then this antec is much better. It will give you enough power for any single gpu that you add down the line.

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620

[BaSkA]

You don't wanna give so much trouble to the i5 using the integrated graphics card. Get a GeForce GTX 750Ti or similar. It's cheap and a few times better than HD 4000.

Hell, even go back a little bit to the 6xx or 5xx series (nVidia), just do not use HD 4000.

 

Or maybe you can just try to game without a graphics card and, once you make up your mind, get something cheap.

[MrAznJzn]

You don't wanna give so much trouble to the i5 using the integrated graphics card. Get a GeForce GTX 750Ti or similar. It's cheap and a few times better than HD 4000.

Hell, even go back a little bit to the 6xx or 5xx series (nVidia), just do not use HD 4000.

 

Or maybe you can just try to game without a graphics card and, once you make up your mind, get something cheap.

Well what I was thinking is that if I'm barely going to use a GPU if I purchase one, then there is no point if HD graphics is enough for my use. If I do decide to purchase a GPU in the future (talking bout in 2 - 3 years), I would access to newer generation GPUs

[MrAznJzn]

Hmmmm I think I would prefer a modular powersupply though.. do you have any suggestions for a decent PSU that is modular? 

The Corsair CX is a budget psu. It will be fine for your spec, but I would suggest something better if you intend on adding a graphics card in the future.

 

If you don't mind a non modular psu then this antec is much better. It will give you enough power for any single gpu that you add down the line.

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg620

[Guest]

Hmmmm I think I would prefer a modular powersupply though.. do you have any suggestions for a decent PSU that is modular? 

The Antec has a 520W and 620W modular version. The 520W would be fine for most single gpu's.

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg520m