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[crazybounce_15]

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/D7qgwV

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($178.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($54.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($40.58 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($31.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Cooler Master Elite V2 550W ATX Power Supply  ($42.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Some computer parts are difficult to find/overpriced in where I live. Are there any better alternatives for Motherboard and case. Thank you very much

[NoRomanBatmansAllowed]

7 minutes ago, crazybounce_15 said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/D7qgwV

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($178.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($54.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($40.58 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($31.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Cooler Master Elite V2 550W ATX Power Supply  ($42.99 @ NCIX US) 

 

Some computer parts are difficult to find/overpriced in where I live. Are there any better alternatives for Motherboard and case. Thank you very much

Do you just want a cheaper case or do you want aesthetic as well?

[Matias_Chambers]

I would go with this instead. Scrap the SSD if it is too expensive. 

[Silent_arrow]

personally i would go with a i5-6500/6600 for only 20 dollars more and go with the 4gb version of the 480 (199.99)

[Silent_arrow]

if you want i can show you a build that will give you better bang for your buck at same price

[Herman Mcpootis]

that psu isn't good, get a different unit.

[crazybounce_15]

8 hours ago, Silent_arrow said:

if you want i can show you a build that will give you better bang for your buck at same price

Could you show me please.

[Silent_arrow]

CPU		Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor	$215.99
Motherboard		Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$65.38
Memory		Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory	$38.88
Storage		Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$47.49
Video Card		Radeon RX 480 4GB Video Card	$199.99
Case		Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case	$39.99
Power Supply		EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$77.99
Total:			$685.71

[crazybounce_15]

11 hours ago, bob51zhang said:

Do you just want a cheaper case or do you want aesthetic as well?

I would want a cases around the same price range

[Silent_arrow]

you mean the computer case?

 

[crazybounce_15]

2 hours ago, herman mcpootis said:

that psu isn't good, get a different unit.

Excuse my lack of knowledge. I dont understand why it isnt good. Could you please explain.

[Silent_arrow]

the one in my build is more reliable and also it is modular which means you only have to plug in the cables you need which means more space in your case which improves airflow and makes it look better also it has a higher wattage which comes in useful if you want to upgrade in the future because your parts might draw more power than your psu supplies. also with yours if it doesn't have the connector you need you have to get adapters since you cant switch out the cords while in the modular ones you can just get the cord for it.

[Silent_arrow]

also this might help understand more about the different psu's https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/how-does-psu-efficiency-affect-me-and-do-i-really-need-an-80-plus-gold-power-supply.129456/

[crazybounce_15]

4 minutes ago, Silent_arrow said:

the one in my build is more reliable and also it is modular which means you only have to plug in the cables you need which means more space in your case which improves airflow and makes it look better also it has a higher wattage which comes in useful if you want to upgrade in the future because your parts might draw more power than your psu supplies. also with yours if it doesn't have the connector you need you have to get adapters since you cant switch out the cords while in the modular ones you can just get the cord for it.

Appreciated

[Silent_arrow]

feel free to ask any other questions you have

 

[Silent_arrow]

you might also want to get an optical drive and a ssd later on

[crazybounce_15]

7 minutes ago, Silent_arrow said:

feel free to ask any other questions you have

 

Sorry, but I couldnt find the PSU you provided in my local area, are there any alternatives. Are all 80+ gold certified psu good or does it have to be a certain brand

[Silent_arrow]

i all most always go with at least a 80+ bronze and cooler master, evga, and corsair for brand $60-80

[crazybounce_15]

3 minutes ago, Silent_arrow said:

i all most always go with at least a 80+ bronze and cooler master, evga, and corsair for brand $60-80

Oh i see. thanks

[Silent_arrow]

oh and i would also go with a dual monitor setup so you can use one for playing games/watching videos and the other for browsing the web or checking something at same time . so useful

[crazybounce_15]

3 minutes ago, Silent_arrow said:

oh and i would also go with a dual monitor setup so you can use one for playing games/watching videos and the other for browsing the web or checking something at same time . so useful

Thanks I might consider this

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

50 minutes ago, crazybounce_15 said:

Excuse my lack of knowledge. I dont understand why it isnt good. Could you please explain.

Thw capacitators arent good, the unit seems to only be made to last 2 years. What options do you have?

[NoRomanBatmansAllowed]

Hey, did you see Luke's video on air blockage from wires?

He litterally had to fill the case up with snoopy and shirts in order to make a bit of difference.

17 hours ago, Silent_arrow said:

the one in my build is more reliable and also it is modular which means you only have to plug in the cables you need which means more space in your case which improves airflow and makes it look better also it has a higher wattage which comes in useful if you want to upgrade in the future because your parts might draw more power than your psu supplies. also with yours if it doesn't have the connector you need you have to get adapters since you cant switch out the cords while in the modular ones you can just get the cord for it.

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[crazybounce_15]

One more question, which version of windows should i get. Is windows 10 pro CD-key global fine?