trying to build a new computer!

[miningshark23]

I am considering building a new PC but i need help choosing the parts cause I'm sorta new to it, i have got the parts selected but i don't know if it will work or if I can make any improvements

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/XG7gpg

 

[EricV]

Do you have a parts list you could share? Also, what do you plan to do with your computer (gaming, web browsing, content creation, etc.)?

 

[miningshark23]

Do you have a parts list you could share? Also, what do you plan to do with your computer (gaming, web browsing, content creation, etc.)?

My main use would be gaming but I would also be using it for web browsing and probably some video editing in the future

plus I really need to start remembering to add the links

 

[miningshark23]

I would also like to stay below £700

 

[hendrix028]

I am considering building a new PC but i need help choosing the parts cause I'm sorta new to it, i have got the parts selected but i don't know if it will work or if I can make any improvements

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/XG7gpg

Hi miningshark23, ive seen your build and it looks nice. I am a little bit concerned about the Memory coz you picked 2133Mhz, and amd can only accomodate 1866Mhz.. so i recommend replacing that one..

The CPU is good but you can choose FX-8320, its a lower price than FX-8350 but still the same performance if you overclock it.

The CPU Cooler is nice, try to consider hyper evo 212 for a better performance.

The Video card is great coz its a r9 285, if you still have a bit of a money you change it to asus r9 290 for £222.00

to sum up, that's a great build!

here's my build for you
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£102.43 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.97 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£82.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£59.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card (£222.00 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£32.24 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£60.94 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.46 @ Aria PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£69.99 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £700.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-04 21:05 GMT+0000

 

[logainofhades]

This would be far better, for pretty much the same cost. Better CPU, and far better GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£131.20 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£43.97 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£59.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (£249.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case (£29.75 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£62.78 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.46 @ Aria PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£72.35 @ Aria PC)
Total: £696.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-04 20:57 GMT+0000

 

[miningshark23]

I am considering building a new PC but i need help choosing the parts cause I'm sorta new to it, i have got the parts selected but i don't know if it will work or if I can make any improvements

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/XG7gpg

Hi miningshark23, ive seen your build and it looks nice. I am a little bit concerned about the Memory coz you picked 2133Mhz, and amd can only accomodate 1866Mhz.. so i recommend replacing that one..

The CPU is good but you can choose FX-8320, its a lower price than FX-8350 but still the same performance if you overclock it.

The CPU Cooler is nice, try to consider hyper evo 212 for a better performance.

The Video card is great coz its a r9 285, if you still have a bit of a money you change it to asus r9 290 for £222.00

to sum up, that's a great build!

I was actually looking for the hyper 212 but I don't think it is compatible with the cpu, I will consider downgrading to the 8320 though and the ram is the best I could find for the money.

 

[miningshark23]

This would be far better, for pretty much the same cost. Better CPU, and far better GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£131.20 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£43.97 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£59.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (£249.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case (£29.75 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£62.78 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.46 @ Aria PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£72.35 @ Aria PC)
Total: £696.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-04 20:57 GMT+0000

You are really good at finding the best components for the money, though I think I might put a little bit of extra money into the case because if I'm gonna be staring at it all day it may as well look nice

 

[Splash Zed]

I like everything but i don't really know the case and the only advice i have is to get an ssd asap! One of those changes your overall experience on windows!

 

[logainofhades]

Case is definitely a personal choice. I just put something together to keep the price close, and not sacrifice performance, in the process.

 

[aks_1337]

logainofhades has the best build by far...
I'd just swap the RAM he has with the following and you're good to go really:

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£57.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £57.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-05 00:37 GMT+0000

Just because the motherboard he has picked doesn't take advantage of 1866MHz RAM, plus this one is a few quid cheaper.
So this is his build refined below:



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£131.20 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£43.97 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£57.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (£249.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case (£33.59 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (£62.78 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.46 @ Aria PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£72.35 @ Aria PC)
Total: £698.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-05 00:42 GMT+0000


I chose a more sleek case as there was a little more budget for it, has a window and looks good.

 

[logainofhades]

I usually avoid high heatsink ram, in the event the user wants aftermarket cooling. Limits cooling choices, a good deal.