Is my computer compatible?

[ManSpider27]

Hi guys, building a gaming PC, and I was hoping for some feedback. Is the setup competent and compatible for gaming/browsing/AutoCAD work?

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231V3
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150
RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
GPU: Zotac GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Wifi: TP-Link TL-WDN3200 802.11a/b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter.

Thanks all!

 

[bsod1]

Good build,

Why are you getting a GTX 760?
That PSU is not good.

What is your budget?

 

[ManSpider27]

Good build,

Why are you getting a GTX 760?
That PSU is not good.

What is your budget?

Thanks for the reply!

I chose a GTX 760 because I was originally going for the 750 Ti (due to good reviews and price) but then I realised I had some of my budget left over, and it seemed like a good thing to upgrade.

As for the PSU, what's wrong with it in particular, and can you recommend a better one please?

My budget is (roughly) £800

 

[bsod1]

This will be a better buy:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£196.93 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£69.56 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£70.05 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£64.93 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (£265.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case (£31.52 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£58.78 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer (£9.96 @ Aria PC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£28.48 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £796.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-03 22:00 BST+0100

 

[ManSpider27]

This will be a better buy:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£196.93 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£69.56 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£70.05 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Toshiba 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£64.93 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (£265.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case (£31.52 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£58.78 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer (£9.96 @ Aria PC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£28.48 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £796.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-03 22:00 BST+0100

It's a good set-up, but I'm afraid I failed to mention the fact I'm buying a £130 monitor, which is part of the £800 budget, so it's more like £670.

Sorry. But it's a damned good build. Any suggestions to save the £130 from the build so I can buy the monitor?

 

[bsod1]

what monitor are you buying? Maybe I could find a similar, cheaper monitor and fit it into the budget.

 

[ManSpider27]

what monitor are you buying? Maybe I could find a similar, cheaper monitor and fit it into the budget.

AOC i2369V 60Hz 23.0" Monitor. I've heard it's really good value for money.

 

[bsod1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£154.98 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£59.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£70.05 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£50.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (£259.00 @ Aria PC)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case (£31.52 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£58.78 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer (£9.96 @ Aria PC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£28.48 @ Amazon UK)
Monitor: Dell S2240L 60Hz 21.5" Monitor (£114.67 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £838.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-03 22:24 BST+0100

read that Quad cores are just fine with AutoCAD. went with the 4690k as it is the same price as the 4690
went with a Z97 board which you can moderately overclock. (get a cpu cooler when you decide to overclock)

this monitor is good

 

[ManSpider27]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£154.98 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£59.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£70.05 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£50.99 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card (£259.00 @ Aria PC)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case (£31.52 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£58.78 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer (£9.96 @ Aria PC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (£28.48 @ Amazon UK)
Monitor: Dell S2240L 60Hz 21.5" Monitor (£114.67 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £838.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-03 22:24 BST+0100

read that Quad cores are just fine with AutoCAD. went with the 4690k as it is the same price as the 4690
went with a Z97 board which you can moderately overclock. (get a cpu cooler when you decide to overclock)

this monitor is good

Thanks!

However I'd really rather not overclock, so I might stick with your suggested build, but replace the CPU with the originally planned Xeon E3-1231V3, and reduce the RAM from 16GB (£70) to 8GB (£35), which I can always upgrade later.

How does that sound?

p.s I'm REALLY appreciating all your help and input

 

[bsod1]

If you aren't overclocking, get a H97 motherboard as Z97 is meant for overclocking + SLI/Crossfire.

Sounds good to me! 16 GB will help with AutoCAD btw.

 

[ManSpider27]

If you aren't overclocking, get a H97 motherboard as Z97 is meant for overclocking + SLI/Crossfire.

Sounds good to me! 16 GB will help with AutoCAD btw.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

I'll upgrade to 16GB as soon as I can, as you're right, it will help with AutoCAD.

Thanks again, I think we've got it