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StevenXiang
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I'm looking into build my first computer but I'm not sure if these components are all compatible.

If there are other brands that are better at performing than the current ones in the screen shot, suggestions would be much appreciated but keeping in mind my budget is around £500, thanks.

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get an EVGA or Seasonic power supply.

 

try and get a Z97 motherboard an an i4 4460 it will perform better in games, if u do video editing then stick with what u have.

Laptop: Thinkpad W520 i7 2720QM 24GB RAM 1920x1080 2x SSDs Main Rig: 4790k 12GB Hyperx Beast Zotac 980ti AMP! Fractal Define S (window) RM850 Noctua NH-D15 EVGA Z97 FTW with 3 1080P 144hz monitors from Asus Secondary: i5 6600K, R9 390 STRIX, 16GB DDR4, Acer Predator 144Hz 1440P

As Centos 7 SU once said: With great power comes great responsibility.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£140.39 @ Amazon UK) 


Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£48.28 @ CCL Computers) 



Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card  (£156.98 @ Novatech) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  (£42.32 @ CCL Computers) 

Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (£57.43 @ CCL Computers) 

Total: £543.51

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Looks good.

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£140.39 @ Amazon UK) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£48.28 @ CCL Computers) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card  (£156.98 @ Novatech) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  (£42.32 @ CCL Computers) 
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (£57.43 @ CCL Computers) 
Total: £543.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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this also looks  good

Intel 4670K /w TT water 2.0 performer, GTX 1070FE, Gigabyte Z87X-DH3, Corsair HX750, 16GB Mushkin 1333mhz, Fractal R4 Windowed, Varmilo mint TKL, Logitech m310, HP Pavilion 23bw, Logitech 2.1 Speakers

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£140.39 @ Amazon UK) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£24.95 @ Aria PC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£48.28 @ CCL Computers) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£34.18 @ Ebuyer) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£38.98 @ CCL Computers) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card  (£156.98 @ Novatech) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  (£42.32 @ CCL Computers) 

Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (£57.43 @ CCL Computers) 

Total: £543.51

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Do I need to purchase thermal paste for the cpu cooler?

 

it comes with some

Intel 4670K /w TT water 2.0 performer, GTX 1070FE, Gigabyte Z87X-DH3, Corsair HX750, 16GB Mushkin 1333mhz, Fractal R4 Windowed, Varmilo mint TKL, Logitech m310, HP Pavilion 23bw, Logitech 2.1 Speakers

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£140.39 @ Amazon UK) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£24.95 @ Aria PC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£48.28 @ CCL Computers) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£34.18 @ Ebuyer) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£38.98 @ CCL Computers) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 2GB Video Card  (£156.98 @ Novatech) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  (£42.32 @ CCL Computers) 

Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (£57.43 @ CCL Computers) 

Total: £543.51

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I've looked through Amazon.co.uk and I'm unable to find the specified power supply, could you suggest another one?

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I've looked through Amazon.co.uk and I'm unable to find the specified power supply, could you suggest another one?

seasonic 500w +

make sure its a black one

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yea the first one the 520 would be fine

the 620 if you can afford it would be better for future proofing of the psu

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Mate, the CXM is fine,

EVGA G2 and seasonic are still better.

Laptop: Thinkpad W520 i7 2720QM 24GB RAM 1920x1080 2x SSDs Main Rig: 4790k 12GB Hyperx Beast Zotac 980ti AMP! Fractal Define S (window) RM850 Noctua NH-D15 EVGA Z97 FTW with 3 1080P 144hz monitors from Asus Secondary: i5 6600K, R9 390 STRIX, 16GB DDR4, Acer Predator 144Hz 1440P

As Centos 7 SU once said: With great power comes great responsibility.

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And more expensive.

Maybe he/she has a budget?

I gave it as a recommendation i didnt say "this is more important than your budget buy this or else u will die"

Laptop: Thinkpad W520 i7 2720QM 24GB RAM 1920x1080 2x SSDs Main Rig: 4790k 12GB Hyperx Beast Zotac 980ti AMP! Fractal Define S (window) RM850 Noctua NH-D15 EVGA Z97 FTW with 3 1080P 144hz monitors from Asus Secondary: i5 6600K, R9 390 STRIX, 16GB DDR4, Acer Predator 144Hz 1440P

As Centos 7 SU once said: With great power comes great responsibility.

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Read my Sig.

Don't recommend something without disclaimer.

Its a forum not a bloody court. Enjoy life stop people need to stop getting worried about getting fucking sued and shit. Its a forum man, not a legal contract. I dont need a disclaimer, u can have one but i dont need one, im giving advice, he/she can take it or leave it.

Laptop: Thinkpad W520 i7 2720QM 24GB RAM 1920x1080 2x SSDs Main Rig: 4790k 12GB Hyperx Beast Zotac 980ti AMP! Fractal Define S (window) RM850 Noctua NH-D15 EVGA Z97 FTW with 3 1080P 144hz monitors from Asus Secondary: i5 6600K, R9 390 STRIX, 16GB DDR4, Acer Predator 144Hz 1440P

As Centos 7 SU once said: With great power comes great responsibility.

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Its a forum not a bloody court. Enjoy life stop people need to stop getting worried about getting fucking sued and shit. Its a forum man, not a legal contract. I dont need a disclaimer, u can have one but i dont need one, im giving advice, he/she can take it or leave it.

Calm down.

Say they take your advice, and then they don't end up likeing what you recommended them.

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Calm down.

Say they take your advice, and then they don't end up likeing what you recommended them.

So? i dont feel responsible as it was just a recommendation. I am not responsible and dont care

 

Hell it was only a PSU, they all do the same thing just at different qualities and inefficiencies.

Laptop: Thinkpad W520 i7 2720QM 24GB RAM 1920x1080 2x SSDs Main Rig: 4790k 12GB Hyperx Beast Zotac 980ti AMP! Fractal Define S (window) RM850 Noctua NH-D15 EVGA Z97 FTW with 3 1080P 144hz monitors from Asus Secondary: i5 6600K, R9 390 STRIX, 16GB DDR4, Acer Predator 144Hz 1440P

As Centos 7 SU once said: With great power comes great responsibility.

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