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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£174.00 @ Aria PC) 

CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler  (£13.49 @ Amazon UK) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£82.40 @ More Computers) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£105.13 @ More Computers) 






Total: £808.56

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Theres the build now im wondering, how well will this perform as a sole gaming rig?

Im planning on running SteamOS on it.

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You are getting a fairly powerful machine that can run a lot of games at high+ at 1080p and that is overclockable. not bad for 800 pounds.

Project Tomahawk:

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CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VII Hero

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i

Memory: 16GB Kingston HyperX Fury 1866 Mhz

GPU: Asus Strix RX 480

PSU: Corsair RM1000

Storage: 2x Western Digital 2TB Enterprise + 240GB Crucial M500 SSD

Case: Corsair Air 540

Additional: Cablemod C-Series black/red kit, SP120, AF140 and AF140 w/ red LED's all around

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CPU: AMD FX 6100

Motherboard: MSI 970 SLI Krait Edition

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

Memory: 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 1866 Mhz

GPU: MSI R9 280 3G Twin Frozr

PSU: Seasonic M12II EVO 620W

Storage: Western Digital 1TB Enterprise + 240GB Partiot Torch SSD

Case: Fractal Design Define S

Sheila (Server):

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CPU: Intel Xeon x3450

Memory: 12GB Crucial ECC 1600 Mhz

Storage: Seagate 3TB Constellation 

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Memory: 12GB Crucial ECC 1600Mhz

Storage: Seagate 3TB Constellation

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You are getting a fairly powerful machine that can run a lot of games at high+ at 1080p and that is overclockable. not bad for 800 pounds.

 

The plan is to try and source a lot of it second hand, and upgrade over time

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Don't get the v300, from what I've heard, it has nand and controller issues

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£174.00 @ Aria PC) 
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler  (£13.49 @ Amazon UK) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£82.40 @ More Computers) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£105.13 @ More Computers) 
Total: £808.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-08 18:29 BST+0100
 
Theres the build now im wondering, how well will this perform as a sole gaming rig?
Im planning on running SteamOS on it.

 

The psu is a bit overkill for 1 gpu.

You should be able to max out most games at 1920x1080p.

I am not sure how good that psu cooler is (since I know nearly nothing about coolers) but I suggest the coolermaster 212 evo.

PC  Specs 2022:

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  • CPU
    AMD Ryzen R9 5900x @ 5.1GHz - Auto OC
  • Curve Optimizer Magnitude: -20
  • Motherboard
    ASUS ROG STRIX x570-F Gaming
  • RAM
                                        Kingston Fury 32GB DDR4 3200MHz 16x2GB
  • GPU
    MSI 3070 8GB Ventus 2x OC
  • Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL MESH II Mesh RGB Black
  • Storage
    Kingston NV1 2TB M.2. NVMe
  • PSU
    Seasonic Focus GX 850w 
  • Display(s)
    MSI OPTIX MAG 251RX IPS 240hz & ASUS MG248Q Vertical 144hz & Dell 60hz
  • Cooling
    NZXT Kraken x73 360mm
  • Keyboard
    Tt eSports Meka G1
  • Mouse
    Logitech G Pro Wireless
  • Operating System
    -Windows 10 Professional 64bit
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this should be better

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£144.00 @ Novatech) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£115.99 @ Aria PC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£105.13 @ More Computers) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£47.98 @ Amazon UK) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  (£85.93 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£90.11 @ Amazon UK) 
Total: £836.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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1. kingston SSDnow is poop
2. im an asus fanboy
3. im an enthoo fanboy
4. corsair RM series PSU are overpriced for what they are, they are chep quality with fully modular interface.
this EVGA has 100% japanese caps unlike the RM that has chiniese and taiwanese caps
5. i downgraded to a locked i5 (because you dont need more) and a better mobo so you can upgrade later on to an i7 and have a killer mobo already

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£174.00 @ Aria PC) 
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU Cooler  (£13.49 @ Amazon UK) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£82.40 @ More Computers) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£105.13 @ More Computers) 
Total: £808.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-08 18:29 BST+0100
 
Theres the build now im wondering, how well will this perform as a sole gaming rig?
Im planning on running SteamOS on it.

 

The plan is to try and source a lot of it second hand, and upgrade over time

Honestly, I think you'll have a hard time getting those 2nd hand. Also, there are some bad points:

  1. 16gbs of RAM? Wah-?! That'a stupid! 8gbs is already plenty.
  2. Shjt SSD. Change it. Now. Anything works, but not a v300.
  3. RM Series PSUs are bad, once you consider their price and what other companies offer. And that wattage is overkill.
  4. Just.... get a 290 or a gtx 970. From the comments 1 and 3, you should have plenty of money to afford one.

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Don't get the v300, from what I've heard, it has nand and controller issues

Agreed. Something like an MX100 would be a better option.

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Don't get the v300, from what I've heard, it has nand and controller issues

 

Thanks for the heads up.

 

The psu is a bit overkill for 1 gpu.

You should be able to max out most games at 1920x1080p.

I am not sure how good that psu cooler is (since I know nearly nothing about coolers) but I suggest the coolermaster 212 evo.

 

Yeah i know, i plan on eventually getting another gpu

 

 

this should be better

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£144.00 @ Novatech) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£115.99 @ Aria PC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£105.13 @ More Computers) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (£47.98 @ Amazon UK) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  (£85.93 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£90.11 @ Amazon UK) 
Total: £836.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-08 18:48 BST+0100
 
 
1. kingston SSDnow is poop
2. im an asus fanboy
3. im an enthoo fanboy
4. corsair RM series PSU are overpriced for what they are, they are chep quality with fully modular interface.
this EVGA has 100% japanese caps unlike the RM that has chiniese and taiwanese caps
5. i downgraded to a locked i5 (because you dont need more) and a better mobo so you can upgrade later on to an i7 and have a killer mobo already

 

 

1. Thanks for the tip, i dont keep up with ssd's, they interest me little. All i know is they give faster boot times.

2. Fanboyism is a dying art. But your motherboard choice makes sense.

3. I prefer the look of the other case, it will be permanently situated in my living room, i have a mrs to answer to -.-

4. Never really kept up with psu's either, they give my machine power and if they look decent and have decent reviews thats good enough for me, thanks for the heads up though ill change my build to yours.

5.  For that price i could get a 4670k instead of the 4460, wouldnt that be a better choice?

 

 

 

Honestly, I think you'll have a hard time getting those 2nd hand. Also, there are some bad points:

  1. 16gbs of RAM? Wah-?! That'a stupid! 8gbs is already plenty.
  2. Shjt SSD. Change it. Now. Anything works, but not a v300.
  3. RM Series PSUs are bad, once you consider their price and what other companies offer. And that wattage is overkill.
  4. Just.... get a 290 or a gtx 970. From the comments 1 and 3, you should have plenty of money to afford one.

 

 

1. I just put it there incase i ever change my mind and want to put windows on it.

2. Changed :P

3. Yeah im gunna go with the one @The jolly roger mentioned.

4. Im tryna buy second hand cos £800 is kinda out of my price limit at the moment, im not too fussed about lifespan because they will be replaced within a year or two.

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5.  For that price i could get a 4670k instead of the 4460, wouldnt that be a better choice?

 

welp, i would get the 4460 and then later on get the i7 4790k

 

 

and BTW the fractal design define r5 is out, its easier to build in and quieter

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welp, i would get the 4460 and then later on get the i7 4790k

 

 

and BTW the fractal design define r5 is out, its easier to build in and quieter

I'd never change from the 4460 to a 4790k. Ever. It's just a waste. Maybe into a 5790k Broadwell (as those are compatible with h97 mobos after a bios update), but even then it would be a bit of a stretch.

 

 

Also, the R5 is better... but at what cost...........

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I'd never change from the 4460 to a 4790k. Ever. It's just a waste. Maybe into a 5790k Broadwell (as those are compatible with h97 mobos after a bios update), but even then it would be a bit of a stretch.

 

 

Also, the R5 is better... but at what cost...........

 

£13 more than the r4.

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welp, i would get the 4460 and then later on get the i7 4790k

 

 

and BTW the fractal design define r5 is out, its easier to build in and quieter

 

Thats a bit of a waste, if i was going to get an i7 4790k id rather go for something cheaper than the 4460 and manage until i could afford the i7

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