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So I am looking for a sub £750 gaming setup. I have already come up with a build but I was wondering if someone else could think of something better.
BUT the setup MUST include a keyboard, mouse, and monitor. The motherboard must also have the ability to sli or crossfire.
I already have a copy of Windows 7 so no operating system is needed.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/4NXYCJ
Consider this config that offers a better balance of price to performance value for the money you're willing to spend.
Build Color Scheme: Black/Red
[Only the keyboard is Blue back lit. I couldn't find the Red back lit one in stock. If you can find it locally anywhere then get that one instead of Blue]
PCPartPicker part list /
Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£141.26 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£89.99 @ Novatech)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£45.83 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.60 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card (£158.91 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case (£41.94 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£89.35 @ More Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.06 @ CCL Computers)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor (£111.01 @ Amazon UK)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (£26.38 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £756.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-20 10:27 BST+0100
Meets all your expectations:
- SLI capable - Both the motherboard and PSU are quality ones, SLI capable, stable, durable and great performers. The board also provides you with great future upgrade option to include an overclocked i7 4790K (no point in upgrading to i5 4690K from 4460) or even the Broadwell processors.
- The Antec 750W is a quality PSU that can deliver 62Amps on its +12V rail. The GTX 960 only require 28Amps, for SLI only require 38Amps or more. This PSU in fact can handle GTX 970 SLI.
- The i5 4460 is pretty good capable gaming processor and the CPU cooler that comes with it will do a fine job. No need for any third party cooling solution.
- Cooler Master Devastator Gaming Keyboard Mouse Bundle.
- The BenQ GL2460HM is a stellar 24 Inch budget gaming Full HD 1080p, 2ms response time, flick-free monitor (ideal for long gaming sessions with reduced eye fatigue).
- The GTX 960 is more than enough for 1080p gaming, does fairly well on 1440p and even manages to outclasses the AMD budget heavy weight R9 280. Check these videos:
The Witcher 3 GTX 960 vs R9 280/285/280X Benchmark Frame-Rate Test
Grand Theft Auto 5 PC: GTX 960 vs R9 280/R9 285/R9 280X 1440p Benchmarks
GTX 960 vs R9 285/ R9 280/ GTX 760 1080p Benchmarks
GTX 960 vs R9 285/ R9 280/ GTX 760 1440p Benchmarks
Why Gigabyte Motherboard & MSI Graphics Cards?
Because they both make stable, durable and performance oriented Motherboards. They have the lowest RMA %. See the images below:
Gigabyte with least RMA percentage over the past two years
Major Motherboard and Graphics Card Manufacturers RMA Ratings
Read the full article here -
Reliability report: Gigabyte top for motherboards, MSI for graphics cards
Overall a better build that offers great value for money and better future upgrade options.
Cheers!
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