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I want to show anyone who's bothered to read what build I am going to do, my build is as follows:

Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card
NZXT Phantom 410 (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case
Corsair RM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
AOC E2460SD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor
TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

If anyone has any suggestions or advice on the most appropriate parts I should use then feel free to tell me.
 
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Because it decreases the life expectancy of the part that's overclocked, you can break your component doing it, and I feel that the parts shouldn't be stressed beyond their originally designed capabilities.
 
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If by the same price you mean $100 more, I don't have an unlimited budget and the GPU is hardly 'older'
Price vs quality a 760 is better than a 960 in those terms, there's a $100 difference for little improvement.
When did it come out? I swear it's been around for ages?
 
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As for the first two reasons, I would argue that only applies when the person is being stupid. The last reason is contradicted by the fact that 'k' unlocked versions of Intel processors exist - they are designed to be overclocked. Moving on..

Any reason for having Windows 8 on a desktop set up? Windows 7 is still the better option for non-touch interfaces.

Also, I would advise swapping the GTX760 for the new similarly priced 960 (the price difference in the UK is about £5) The new Maxwell architecture offers slightly better performance, much greater power efficiency and supports new NVidia technologies.
 
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Even if your not into OCing having the option is great, especially down the road when the cpu starts to show its age. And even if you don't OC at least if you have the option and you decide to sell it, it will be much easier to sell it to someone who has the expierience to do so and will make that system more desirable. Other then the cpu not being a K series and a Z series MB though the build looks good, I do agree with TofuLion that for the price you should grab the 960. It is a decent build altogether, happy building! 😀
 
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Okay 'cpu veteran' how much is the 960's? Because I consistently find them for at least $100 more than 760's and I made that point to that other guy about price vs quality. I was originally going to have windows 7 until I heard from linus the god that newer games are 'running better' on 8.1, I can also work around not having the start button without having a hissy fit like 75% of the PC community.

P.S I'm not interested in taking the risk of breaking my components, because I know little about overclocking and don't intend to for quite a while, at least a few months after I finish my build.
 
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EVGA 960 2gb @$200: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42962kr

EVGA 760 2gb @$220: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp43769kb
 
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Yes the option would be great, but have you noticed at all that parts that have the ability to be overclocked are always more expensive the non-overclocked parts. I'm not from the U.S I have a budget and a limited amount of money.
 
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If only the non-oc version is significantly cheaper and works for your need that's fine, just saying the OC may help you later on with the build but w/e works for ya.
 
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life expectancy is only been decreased if the parts are getting hotter than normal temperatures! an overclocked cpu "bellow the manufacture limit capabilities can live for more than 10 years from my experience. (if u are planting to keep it for more than a life time then go down-clock it ) And now i must let you know that ORIGINAL DESIGNED CAPABILITIES in most of the cpus let you overclock them with out losing the guarantee! And u know why? cause the cpus now days are been made in an way that they can never be burned form overclock. Also motherboard manufacturers knows that and that's why they build easy ways to overclock with a few click or even with a press of a (on board) button! And that's there reason you cant go wrong and brake anything even if u are stupid! unless you don't follow the manuals..... then again you cant put your parts in a position that they can never been fixed..

in conclusion we have 2 thinks!

1) The life expectancy is not decreased with overclocking
2) manufacturers raise the capabilities so the parts can bee overclocked now days easy! Very easy!


Also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GR5_X1CfUA


Of course you go with what ever you can afford with! cause unlocked processors are just a bit more expensive... but dont mention the other stupid reason about overclocking :) Keep it aware!
 
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The low-side? My estimated wattage from pcpartpicker is 358w. I already have a surplus of 92w, why on earth would I need more?
 
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Because an experienced person at the link I provided (that a great many people on this forum reference) recommends a minimum of 500W for that GPU. Your psu might not output the exact amount stated and output can go down over time. If you add a more powerful gpu, more drives, or a new cpu your needs go up.

The next bump up I saw for the same model was a 550 (maybe there's a 500).

You asked for advice then are rude to everyone who answers. Maybe just trust in your unassailable judgement next time and don't bother to ask.
 
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Not trying to be a dick or anything but if you know how to OC correctly your not gonna break anything 😉

Anyway change the video card as its old and there are newer/better things out now.. go for a 980 or 970. Everything else looks like a decent mid range build :) PSU Could be a little higher but thatll work as long as nothing else is changed.
 
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Probably shouldnt say this but im going to anyway. If your going to be a complete D*** to everyone that tries to help you then why are you on a forum asking for help in the first place? If your set on what you have then great! build it and in 6 months realize what you could have had. Not trying to hate on anyone. Just please be polite and courteous to people or are spending time trying to help you. It's the least you could do :)



Couldnt agree more.



After everyone read your posts im sure no one is going to want to post and help someone who is going to degrade and tell them how terrible there suggestion is 😉
 
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Actually the life expectancy can be dramatically decreased by overclocking, especially if it isn't done correctly and/or components are not up to the job.

That said the OP would do well to dial down the hostility a tad.
 
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Alright, lets start from the begining, so I know what you are trying to do.

Your current build is
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XTjQxr


Now, since I am in the US, I assume your max US budget is about 1200$.

I also assume you will be gaming with this PC, correct?

If that is true, I would recommend this build based of the MAX budget.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KpFhZL

Please note, that the MAX budget in my systems, is based off Mail In Rebates.

I recommend this build because you gain a lot more performance than the 760, and also get a bigger ssd to store your favorite games on it.


I did hear you say, you hate OCing, and I agree, and disagree. I don't need to OC my cpu, because I am fine with the stock clock, and you might be to. For others, they might want to risk doing someting at the reward of performance, either way, your choice.

I hope to recieve a reply soon, regarding your concerns/questions.
 
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Then don't reply, nobody is making you say anything, you just feel compelled to, and the only way to prove me wrong is to leave and never say anything to me again.
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That, dial it down. This is not a request by the way.
 
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Well the next time I feel you are being rude to other posters I shall explain it in a way that you will not fail to understand. 😉
 
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