suggestions on my build? (budget £400)

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
M

musab robbani

Reputable
Apr 22, 2015
164
0
4,690
fx-6300: http://www.ebuyer.com/409191-amd-fx-6300-3-5ghz-socket-am3-14mb-cache-retail-boxed-processor-fd6300wmhkbox
£76.46
r9 280x:http://www.ebuyer.com/581410-msi-r9-280x-gaming-3gb-gddr5-dvi-hdmi-displayport-pci-e-graphics-card-r9-280x-gaming-3g?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products&gclid=CjwKEAjwmfKpBRC8tb3Mh5rs23ASJACWy1QP-SXZ5lcmH1aCYCycbug1XZveLZVMjpySXeNxaOMtmBoCBJTw_wcB
£169.98
mobo: http://www.dabs.com/products/asrock-980de3-u3s3-amd-am3--rx881-760g-atx-gigabit-lan-usb-3-0-B5X2.html?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00&awc=3044_1429728865_159bbfba5a2e8b62f588c116c703fc24&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00
£42.42
dell 8gb : http://www.offtek.co.uk/ram-memory-2/dell/dell-server-memory/poweredge-6850/mid81066/594855?source=google_shopping&gclid=CLD-mJSmgMUCFQjKtAodBUkAow
£21.78
DVD-RW Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE: http://clubprivate.com/epages/fe2ea333-3762-487d-a3c6-23a6be1326fc.sf/?Currency=GBP&Locale=en_GB&ObjectPath=/Shops/fe2ea333-3762-487d-a3c6-23a6be1326fc/Products/120811&ViewAction=ViewProductViaPortal&gclid=CjwKEAjw9PioBRDdpqy0-ofG3DgSJAACe5NEV4vpaXZiUjL31mHxK6eRq7sLkLtFbbrd7zVC-DCl1RoCkOPw_wcB
£9.96
case+psu: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-Computer-Gaming-Case-With-Artic-750W-ATX-Power-Supply-Unit-750-Watt-PSU-USB3-/161520859729
£24.99
OS windows 7: http://itrevive.co.uk/windows-7-home-premium-license-key-download-link-for-windows-7.html?gclid=CL2MrOOfgMUCFWzHtAodLEUA0g
£29.99
cpu cooler
http://www.servercase.co.uk/shop/components/processors/cpu-fans-coolers/xigmatek-loki-ii-cpu-cooler-cac-s9hh3-u07/
£16.58
tv connector cable
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lengths-2m-3m-5m-DVI-I-Cable-DVI-I-M-M-Dual-Link-29-PIN-28-1-Analogue-Digital-/230886141086
£3.39

Just to know I need to know if the mobo will be able to do a decent overclock.
 
Solution
Chayan4400
I know I'm going to be in the minority here, but I suggest you go with intel for this build. Here is a build I put together to suit your needs:


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor (£93.98 @ Dabs)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£79.64 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£50.77 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (£36.00 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card (£109.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal...
Sort by date Sort by votes
With that motherboard overclocking will be a bit of a challenge. A overclock to 4.0 ghz, i dont think that you would be able to go higher without increasing the voltage which doesnt seem great on that mobo with those vrm's and their coolers, so if you r looking more than 4 or 4.1 ghz, i would get a higher end mobo. Hope this helped.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote

what is vrm? and I want a overclock that will last me very long eg.3 yrs maybe?

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Upvote 0 Downvote

is there a cheaper version to overclock to 4 ghz? and i need it to be atx not micro

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
By the way, that RAM you've linked to is 4 GB not 8 GB, and more importantly is DDR2. You need DDR3 for the system you're planning on building.

And the Windows you've linked to is 32-bit not 64-bit, so you wouldn't be able to use more than 4 GB of memory. If you're looking to use this system for the next three years you need 64-bit - some programs and drivers won't even run on 32-bit these days. Not to mention that selling a COA key only is unauthorised by Microsoft, so there's always the possibility of running into issues when you try and activate it.

Finally, running a 280X and an overclocked FX6300 off a cheap PSU like that is not recommended. It'll probably make getting a decent overclock difficult at best.

You appear to be trying to build a cheap PC and making a lot of mistakes. Why not outline what you want it for, your maximum budget and see what people here can come up with for you?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote


they make a version thats ATX, but either one will work in almost any case

And I do not know if the other less expensive chipsets will overclock the 6300 to 4ghz, I own the board I posted
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You need to spend more on the motherboard & PSU mate.
I wouldn't trust that included PSU with a 280x for 5 minutes.the dell ram I wouldn't use either

Minimum id recommend for a good balance with oc headroom. & that's the cheapest atx board I would use personally - the asrock pro boards are subpar IMO.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£76.46 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK AIDOS BLACK 48.6 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£17.50 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£51.00 @ Aria PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£50.77 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 285 2GB Video Card (£131.14 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case (£26.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£38.99 @ Novatech)
Other: HDD (Purchased For £0.00)
Total: £392.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-05 15:56 BST+0100



 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You need to spend more on the motherboard & PSU mate.
I wouldn't trust that included PSU with a 280x for 5 minutes.the dell ram I wouldn't use either

Minimum id recommend for a good balance with oc headroom. & that's the cheapest atx board I would use personally - the asrock pro boards are subpar IMO.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£76.46 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK AIDOS BLACK 48.6 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£17.50 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£51.00 @ Aria PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£50.77 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 285 2GB Video Card (£131.14 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case (£26.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£38.99 @ Novatech)
Other: HDD (Purchased For £0.00)
Total: £392.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-05 15:56 BST+0100



 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Unfortunately it also looks like the OP wants a Windows OS, which bumps the price up by another £70-£80.

I don't know if the OP has a suitable hard disk or not. None is listed in the original build but it might have been overlooked - it would be odd to need an optical drive but not a hard disk.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
^ I know mate - there's budgets & then there's trying to skimp insanely.

You & I both know you can't do this - especially on an fx build with a 280x in tow.

Running that motherboard ,case+psu,with a 280x on top he listed originally & expecting to over clock aswell is a recipe for disaster.
Id imagine smoke & fireworks within a few days of running it to be honest.

£400 is not a useable budget for an fx build with a fairly high end GPU & os as well - just not possible.
Its just about doable with an 860k build & a 285.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote


thank u so much, but im just askin is there any cheaper solution to the case and psu??/ will i also be able to get the windows key and thn burn it on to a disk after then install i heard its way cheaper
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
I know I'm going to be in the minority here, but I suggest you go with intel for this build. Here is a build I put together to suit your needs:


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor (£93.98 @ Dabs)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£79.64 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£50.77 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive (£36.00 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card (£109.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£21.17 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£38.99 @ Novatech)
Total: £430.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-06 14:07 BST+0100

And 30 pounds for windows 7? I think it may be a scam.
 
Upvote 1 Downvote
Solution

It is decent but that power supply from eBay looks like junk. Get an XFX 550W or a Seasonic 520W power supply and get a standalone case such as an NZXT Phantom or whatever.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
This is a £400 build that will do a good job
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor (£56.23 @ Scan.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK AIDOS BLACK 48.6 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£17.50 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus A68HM-Plus Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard (£46.42 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (£59.14 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.97 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 285 2GB Video Card (£131.14 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£21.17 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply (£33.78 @ Aria PC)
Total: £403.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-06 15:56 BST+0100

It doesn't include an os but you are absolutely right - there are a couple of eBay sellers with sub £30 windows 8.1 keys that CAN be trusted IMO.

You honestly will not do better than this for a £400 budget
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom