Foresight or Foolish

[alexisintheway]

I want to build a system that isn't necessarily the fastest now but would allow me to upgrade in the future.

Approximate Purchase Date: March

Budget Range: 600 GBP ($900)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No (have 1080 tv until have more money or the wife gets annoyed)

Do you need to buy OS: No

Location: London UK

Parts Preferences: None

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Here is a build I put together based on what little I know so far;

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2JIrE
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2JIrE/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2JIrE/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor (£125.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions Slimhero 52.4 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (£22.70 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard (£84.26 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£69.98 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (£201.31 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£69.65 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£53.77 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer (£17.35 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £687.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-29 21:01 GMT+0000)

I am totally open to suggestion and probably some ridicule

 

[daswilhelm]

why that cpu and gpu?

 

[bignastyid]

You are wasting money mixing a APU with a dedicated GPU. The CPU part of the APU is week compared to similarly priced cpus. The CX series has longevity issues, the 550w XFX is a better unit and is cheaper. Heres a modified version of your build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£107.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.18 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£99.02 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£69.98 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (£201.31 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£69.65 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£45.00 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer (£17.35 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £677.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-29 21:22 GMT+0000)

 

[alexisintheway]

why that cpu and gpu?

GPU seemed to have good reviews and be of good value.

CPU bit of a wild card in an attempt to future proof the system.

Still learning!

 

[alexisintheway]

You are wasting money mixing a APU with a dedicated GPU. The CPU part of the APU is week compared to similarly priced cpus. The CX series has longevity issues, the 550w XFX is a better unit and is cheaper. Heres a modified version of your build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£107.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.18 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£99.02 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£69.98 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (£201.31 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£69.65 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£45.00 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer (£17.35 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £677.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-29 21:22 GMT+0000)

Thanks. I was wondering about the APU + GPU aspect.

I will have a look at your suggested build.

Thanks again.

 

[PepitoTV]

Here's another suggestion, nice to see that in the UK the R9 280x aren't overpriced...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£80.00 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.18 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£79.63 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£62.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£43.94 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (£238.26 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£47.98 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£45.00 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£11.96 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £633.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-29 21:32 GMT+0000)

This build is easily upgradeable to an FX 8320 for £20 more if you can but the FX6300 is a very capable processor in the meanwhile.

 

[daswilhelm]

why that cpu and gpu?

GPU seemed to have good reviews and be of good value.

CPU bit of a wild card in an attempt to future proof the system.

Still learning!

going with an apu and a gpu doesnt match up well, if you are set on going with amd, these other build posted are a much better route.

 

[alexisintheway]

Here's another suggestion, nice to see that in the UK the R9 280x aren't overpriced...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£80.00 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.18 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£79.63 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£62.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£43.94 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (£238.26 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£47.98 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£45.00 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£11.96 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £633.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-29 21:32 GMT+0000)

This build is easily upgradeable to an FX 8320 for £20 more if you can but the FX6300 is a very capable processor in the meanwhile.

Its amazing how a few savings add up.

Both suggestions have been of great help.

One quick question, is there much point in looking for quieter components at this price level or will that push up cost?

Thanks a million for your time.

 

[alexisintheway]

why that cpu and gpu?

GPU seemed to have good reviews and be of good value.

CPU bit of a wild card in an attempt to future proof the system.

Still learning!

going with an apu and a gpu doesnt match up well, if you are set on going with amd, these other build posted are a much better route.

My mistake. Pretty logical when you think about it.

I'm not set on AMD but they seem better value with my budget.

Many thanks.