Good pc build?

[Morloran]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/X9kWCJ Hi very new to this so please go easy on me, is this a good build? If not could someone post a £600-£800 build including everything i will need to get it working (except mouse, mouse mat and a headset as I already have those) Thanks a lot

 

[Archgaull]

This build has a more powerful processor, as well as a better brand of RAM. I dropped the SSD and a Case fan, but IMO dropping those for more powerful parts is a better investment. Also, why do you need the sound card?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£143.94 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.31 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£67.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£54.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£56.34 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (£256.00 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master K281 ATX Mid Tower Case (£39.90 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£37.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.55 @ CCL Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£74.34 @ Aria PC)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card (£24.59 @ Aria PC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£9.79 @ CCL Computers)
Monitor: Samsung S22D300HY 60Hz 21.5" Monitor
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard
Total: £801.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 16:27 GMT+0000

 

[Matt Dobe]

+1 to Archgaull's build. I would drop the sound card as the mobo will have almost just a good quality build in. Could buy a slightly higher quality PSU (XFX 550W) would be better than the EVGA.

 

[Morloran]

Also would this be able to run shadow of mordor smoothly? if so at what settings?

 

[Morloran]

Would the sound come through the motherboard then? Thought i needed a sound card 😛

 

[Archgaull]

First off, yes, it would run Shadow of Mordor on at least high, probably ultra. My 750ti runs it on high, so the 970 should have no problem. As for the sound card, no, you don't need one.

 

[Morloran]

Hello thanks so much for your help I have just one last question, should i use a better/cheaper case because the one in this build has no reviews and therefore i do not know how recommended it is.

 

[Archgaull]

No, it seems to be fine.

 

[bsod1]

Why have you suggested a CPU cooler?

 

[bsod1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£128.99 @ Newegg UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£57.93 @ Newegg UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£38.44 @ Newegg UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£53.75 @ Newegg UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (£226.42 @ Newegg UK)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£87.49 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£61.13 @ Newegg UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.55 @ CCL Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£74.34 @ Aria PC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£9.79 @ CCL Computers)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard (£120.20 @ Newegg UK)
Total: £869.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 19:16 GMT+0000

my suggestion

PS
you could get a cheaper case
and a cheaper keyboard
and do you need 2 TB of storage?

 

[Archgaull]

First off, why bother with a Z97 motherboard, with a locked CPU. That is pointless. Second, that is £70 over budget, just to add a better case and much more expensive power supply. Thirdly, the reason I put in a CPU cooler is because even though it isn't needed, it's always nice to have something cooling the CPU that works better than just a stock intel cooler.

 

[bsod1]

this motherboard is cheaper than the one you suggested, gives the choice of upgrading later on. It is also ATX which is better than mATX. Fits better.

II added in my post script that OP could get a cheaper case like the 300R instead. I recommend a 600+W PSU.

 

[sora]

Get an XFX 650W or Seasonic 620W power supply. BSOD1's build is solid for the price as well!