Which build?

[c_marriott]

My girlfriends brother needs a new PC, he's got this as an option for a prebuilt - http://www.ebuyer.com/671353-zoostorm-gaming-desktop-pc-7260-5046

 

Or this (that I picked out) for a custom built - http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/7t2Mt6

 

I have no idea what PSU is in the pre-built or the Mobo or the brand of hard drive. For all I know it could be some cheap crap.

[OAcesync]

Custom build for better case, PSU, non OEM mobo and longer warranty

[Indus Monk]

That, sir, is a terrible custom PC. Downgrade to i3 and to a B85 motherboard

[c_marriott]

That, sir, is a terrible custom PC. Downgrade to i3 and to a B85 motherboard

 

What's so bad about it exactly?

[c_marriott]

Custom build for better case, PSU, non OEM mobo and longer warranty

 

What I was thinking

[manikyath]

the prebuilt is actually not as bad as i expected.

 

that said, the custom one looks like a nice all-rounder.

[Bim Job]

What I was thinking

Get rid of the Z97 that's a locked CPU.

[c_marriott]

the prebuilt is actually not as bad as i expected.

 

that said, the custom one looks like a nice all-rounder.

 

Is the R7-260X a good card? Or would the 950 be better?

[OAcesync]

Get rid of the Z97 that's a locked CPU.

There's no point he's literally saving like £1

[Giganizer300PRO]

Aren't there new Skylake i3s and i5s here/on the way?

Wait for those.

[OAcesync]

Is the R7-260X a good card? Or would the 950 be better?

A 950 would be better since it's a gimped 960

[Indus Monk]

What's so bad about it exactly?

that i5 and a mid tier GPU is a bad idea and that Mobo is unnecessary

[OAcesync]

Aren't there new Skylake i3s and i5s here/on the way?

Wait for those.

It's not worth it and it just means more expensive motherboards for a more expensive build

[c_marriott]

that i5 and a mid tier GPU is a bad idea and that Mobo is unnecessary

 

But the i5 will probably last a lot longer than the GPU. Its one of the cheapest ones out of the mobo in the price range

[manikyath]

A 950 would be better since it's a gimped 960

and its a lower wattage than the amd part if i recall correctly.

that i5 and a mid tier GPU is a bad idea and that Mobo is unnecessary

before mentioned he'd be saving £1 going for H97, and why is that a bad idea?

[Bim Job]

There's no point he's literally saving like £1

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h81mp33

[BigDay]

1. get a b85 or an h97 board instead as you have a locked cpu

if you can afford the r9 280 or r9 285 i would get one of those instead of the 950. the 950 is still a great card and will probably run cooler than the ones i've mentioned, but the amd cards would be more powerful

i would get a fractal or corsair case instead. i think their build quality is better

i would opt for a fully or semi modular bronze psu instead

[OAcesync]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-h81mp33

While only having 2 RAM slots, 2 Sata 3 ports, no USB 3, minimal fan support so I wouldn't get it to save money unless on a very tight budget

[Bim Job]

While only having 2 RAM slots, 2 Sata 3 ports, no USB 3, minimal fan support so I wouldn't get it to save money unless on a very tight budget

Well that's pretty stupid imo. 

[BigDay]

this is actually a pretty good system, much better than your original plan:

 

edit:

 

i took out the gigabyte oc windforce 280 because it's voltage locked

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£141.20 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: MSI B85M-E45 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£47.19 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£33.18 @ CCL Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£34.92 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  (£166.93 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  (£33.71 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£57.35 @ Aria PC)
Total: £514.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-05 17:04 BST+0100

[c_marriott]

this is actually a pretty good system, much better than your original plan:

 

edit:

 

i took out the gigabyte oc windforce 280 because it's voltage locked

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£141.20 @ CCL Computers)

Motherboard: MSI B85M-E45 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£47.19 @ Amazon UK)

Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£33.18 @ CCL Computers)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£34.92 @ Aria PC)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  (£166.93 @ Amazon UK)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  (£33.71 @ Amazon UK)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£57.35 @ Aria PC)

Total: £514.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-05 17:04 BST+0100

The 280 is a bit too much

[BigDay]

The 280 is a bit too much

 

get this then:

 

the gpu will be voltage locked though...

 

edit:

 

it's not worth getting the 950 when you can spend 10-20 pounds more and get a way better card

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£141.20 @ CCL Computers)

Motherboard: MSI B85M-E45 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£47.19 @ Amazon UK)

Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£33.18 @ CCL Computers)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£34.92 @ Aria PC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  (£149.99 @ Aria PC)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  (£33.71 @ Amazon UK)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£57.35 @ Aria PC)

Total: £497.54

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-05 17:09 BST+0100

[c_marriott]

get this then:

 

the gpu will be voltage locked though...

 

edit:

 

it's not worth getting the 950 when you can spend 10-20 pounds more and get a way better card

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (£141.20 @ CCL Computers)

Motherboard: MSI B85M-E45 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (£47.19 @ Amazon UK)

Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (£33.18 @ CCL Computers)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£34.92 @ Aria PC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  (£149.99 @ Aria PC)

Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  (£33.71 @ Amazon UK)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£57.35 @ Aria PC)

Total: £497.54

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-05 17:09 BST+0100

 

bit better, I'll see what he can afford