My first pc build (light workstation, 650 euro budget)

KHTaira

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Hi peepz,

I am planning to build my first pc. It is supposed to be a simple workstation (light photoshopping, illustrator CC and some drawing software. Now and then I'd like to play some games (not hardcore).
I did my research on parts but choosing the right parts seems so hard. So can someone give me any tips for a good configuration?

My researched picks for the base are this, please correct if needed:
- Intel® Core™ i5-4590 , 3,4 GHz 1150 processor
- MOBO MSI H97 PC Mate, socket 1150 or maybe a alternative microATX since they're cheaper.
- RAM Corsair Vengeance 8 GB DDR3-1600 dual Kit

I'd also like some suggestions for a PSU that is not too expensive but with decent quality and how it is best to calculate the amount of wattage required?
and is it better to have a 120GB SSD + 500GB HDD or just a single 500GB-750GB HDD?


My current budget is 650 euro (500 pounds) it can be more if it has good reason.
Thank guys!!
 
Solution
a evga B2 serie are very good and cheap psu...
an ssd will be usefull for you because of your workstation softwares you use
a good ssd is samsung 850 EVO 120
``My researched picks for the base are, please correct if needed:
- Intel® Core™ i5-4590 , 3,4 GHz 1150 processor
- MOBO MSI H97 PC Mate, socket 1150
- RAM Corsair Vengeance 8 GB DDR3-1600 dual Kit ``

good choice so far if you do not plan on doing some overclocking

and for the gpu i suggest you the gtx 760 or the new gtx 960

 

Thanks for the reply and suggestion for the GPU I will look into it later on!
Do you have any suggestions for a PSU that is not too expensive but with decent quality and how it is best to calculate the amount of wattage required?
and is it better to have a 120GB SSD + 500GB HDD or just a single 500GB-750GB HDD?