Can you check my build to see if it will work?

[Leonmather]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/9sLFd6

About to buy this to build, wondering if anything is going to be a problem/suggestions for other parts. Thanks.

 

[CV_Taihou]

Not much point in buying older architecture when you can get a DDR4 based system for pretty much the same sort of cost. Here's a micro ATX build I threw together. It doesn't have a GPU, but you'd be able to get an RX480 in there with the remaining budget. Only other change I would personally suggest is trying to squeeze in an SSD, but it isn't 100% required.

i5-6500 Build

 

[bignastyid]

Psu is not good, cheap caps with a short lifespan. The 650w XFX is about the same price and much better quality. Here's a better build, Current gen cpu, 16gb ram, SSD, and a better PSU. The price on the RX480 is an guesstimate.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.87 @ More Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£61.98 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (£33.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Sandisk Z400s 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£56.99 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.95 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case (£43.49 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£50.51 @ CCL Computers)
Other: RX480 (£180.00)
Total: £634.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-27 18:54 BST+0100

 

[Leonmather]

Would it still be worth buying the 970?

 

[CV_Taihou]

Would it still be worth buying the 970?

The RX480 is going to offer at least the same performance for less money. Honestly i'd say no

 

[bignastyid]

Would it still be worth buying the 970?

Not at that price. Current information(supposed leaked benchmarks) has the RX 480 performing between the 970 and the 980, but costs less than the 970. However this is still kinda speculation as nobody has released official benchmarks/reviews for the card yet but should very soon as the card is due to release on the 29th.

 

[Leonmather]

Alright I know you want us to get the amd card but the guy im helping out wants a Nvidia card (shadowplay etc) so do you think this is fine?

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/wHpzM8

 

[CV_Taihou]

Reviews on the SSD seem pretty mediocre. If he's dead set on an Nvidia card the 970 works, but again it will perform worse for more money. If the person you're helping out is ok with that then go for it

 

[Leonmather]

cool cheers