Helping a friend.

[Ral]

I'm helping a friend with a Computer build and would like some feed back. What do you think of it? Is there anything I should change?
 

Requirements
- As close as possible to 900$



EDIT: Added a Cooler, Changed CPU from 8350 to 8320, Changed PSU from 430 to 450Watt New Link!

PS. Thanks for all the Feedback!

[the jolly roger]

nvm i found it, i recommed at least a 120gb SSD

[Muffinmaddness]

your SSD is kinda small dude, that thing will fill up really fast it looks as if your building the comp around the gtx970 rather then building it around the CPU, go with an AMD card like a r9 280(x) and use some of the money you saved to get a bigger SSD and a better PSU (bigger ) 700w+ ish imo 

[JoaoPRSousa]

Please, add a cooler.

 

And buy W8 at G2A.com, I dont see a problem in this, because Windows 10 will be free, 18$ (I think) to buy W8, and 0$ to get W10 when its out

[Extingquish]

your SSD is kinda small dude, that thing will fill up really fast it looks as if your building the comp around the gtx970 rather then building it around the CPU, go with an AMD card like a r9 280(x) and use some of the money you saved to get a bigger SSD and a better PSU (bigger ) 700w+ ish imo 

He doesn't need a 700w PSU, more like a good quality 550-600w

[Ral]

your SSD is kinda small dude, that thing will fill up really fast it looks as if your building the comp around the gtx970 rather then building it around the CPU, go with an AMD card like a r9 280(x) and use some of the money you saved to get a bigger SSD and a better PSU (bigger ) 700w+ ish imo 

Isn't 700w overkill for this? I'm looking for a better SSD.

[Ral]

Please, add a cooler.

 

And buy W8 at G2A.com, I dont see a problem in this, because Windows 10 will be free, 18$ (I think) to buy W8, and 0$ to get W10 when its out

I going to add a cooler, just haven't looked yet just threw this together right now.

[emachado99]

Please, add a cooler.

 

And buy W8 at G2A.com, I dont see a problem in this, because Windows 10 will be free, 18$ (I think) to buy W8, and 0$ to get W10 when its out

People who bought W8 on G2A are saying the license only lasts like 2 years.. I'd rather just play it safe and buy W8 for retail.

[JoaoPRSousa]

People who bought W8 on G2A are saying the license only lasts like 2 years.. I'd rather just play it safe and buy W8 for retail.

 

W10 will be out before that license expires, so I cant find a problem.

[Muffinmaddness]

Isn't 700w overkill for this? I'm looking for a better SSD.

 

 

He doesn't need a 700w PSU, more like a good quality 550-600w

 

 

now i think about it yeah my bad (im not an AMD user so i was a little unsure of the requirements my bad) but yeah they are right a decent 500/550 will be ok , sorry guys =( 

[Muffinmaddness]

now i look...whats your friend doing with it primarily ? im assuming gaming but just incase ? 

[thefunnymuffingamer]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cyKRCJ

[Ral]

now i look...whats your friend doing with it primarily ? im assuming gaming but just incase ? 

Yeah he is going to game on it, that's why I went with a powerful GPU.

[JoaoPRSousa]

Yeah he is going to game on it, that's why I went with a powerful GPU.

 

Do you know his monitor resolution?

[Muffinmaddness]

he gaming at 1080p? 4K ? in between? future surround etc... Just to give us an idea of where your friend is headed so hes not spending loads in 6months time =) more info is always good, cheers buddy =) 

[Ral]

Do you know his monitor resolution?

He hasn't bought one yet, that's why it has to stay under 1000$. It will probably be 1920x1080.

[TheSLSAMG]

Please, add a cooler.

 

And buy W8 at G2A.com, I dont see a problem in this, because Windows 10 will be free, 18$ (I think) to buy W8, and 0$ to get W10 when its out

G2A sell copies of W8 that are illegal for resale, and they generally expire within a year. Their customer service, even under G2A Shield is utter bullshit (I bought a copy of CS:GO and they still haven't fixed it) and they have a distinct lack of caring for their customers. You are literally better off pirating Windows, since Microsoft get the same amount of money from that as they do from a G2A sale, seeing as they aren't an authorized reseller. I do not however condone pirating software.

[Ral]

he gaming at 1080p? 4K ? in between? future surround etc... Just to give us an idea of where your friend is headed so hes not spending loads in 6months time =) more info is always good, cheers buddy =) 

He will probably game at 1080P and might buy another screen in the future.

[JoaoPRSousa]

G2A sell copies of W8 that are illegal for resale, and they generally expire within a year. Their customer service, even under G2A Shield is utter bullshit (I bought a copy of CS:GO and they still haven't fixed it) and they have a distinct lack of caring for their customers. You are literally better off pirating Windows, since Microsoft get the same amount of money from that as they do from a G2A sale, seeing as they aren't an authorized reseller. I do not however condone pirating software.

 

 

Thanks for the explanation

Still, if you get the W8, you can later download the W10 for free, full version right?

[TheSLSAMG]

Thanks for the explanation

Still, if you get the W8, you can later download the W10 for free, full version right?

Well, it's a tricky one. The license will still expire, since the license would apply to Windows 10 as it did with 8.1. The licenses are a specific type that were made for limited time usage. They aren't permanent like a normal Windows license.

[Muffinmaddness]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M4Mgqs

 

and then maybe upgrade the CPU next year when he has the funds as that one is fine for most games atm... you will suffer in multicore games though but meh, i tired (now watch the community pick it apart) =( 

[JoaoPRSousa]

The license will still expire, since the license would apply to Windows 10 as it did with 8.1.

 

Oh, I see. Not worth it then

[JoaoPRSousa]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.67 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($348.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $912.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-14 18:01 EST-0500

[Muffinmaddness]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.67 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($348.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)  ($90.26 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $912.83

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-14 18:01 EST-0500

 

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