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Opinions on this build?

  • 22-07-2014 5:37pm
    #1
    Stupify
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 574 ✭✭✭


    Just want to know what others would change about this build.

    I got great help here when building my first PC 7 months ago and now my brother wants to build one too, these are the parts he picked out. What do ye think?

    RAM: 8GB-Kit Crucial Ballistix Sport Series DDR3-1600, CL9

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K Box, LGA1150

    GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 WindForce 3X, 4GB GDDR5, 2x DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort

    MOTHERBOARD: ASRock Z97 Pro4, Sockel 1150, ATX

    POWER SUPPLY: Seasonic X-650, 650 Watt, 80PLUS Gold

    CPU FAN: Zalman CNPS5X Performa CPU-Kühler

    SSD: Crucial M500 120GB SATA 6GB/s 6,4CM (2,5") 7mm

    STORAGE: WD Blue 1TB

    CASE: FRACTAL DESIGN Define R4 Arctic White Window side panel

    The total on HWV is coming to 1080 euro for those parts.
    He's buying a monitor from Amazon that costs 500 euro!!! A Dell U2713HM, which I think is mad but it's his money.

    Some things about the build I have some reservations on, the power supply; does he need that one, I know he can go cheaper but he wanted one that would last him for a few upgrades. And the CPU fan, is that good enough if he plans on doing a light overclock down the line?

    What do ye think?


Comments

  • #2
    SterlingArcher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,767 ✭✭✭SterlingArcher


    Tell him make sure that monitor is not the old faulty ones look ok Dell site for more info. Amazon still selling them after reported faults.

    Build looks good.


  • #3
    EoinHef
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,583 ✭✭✭EoinHef


    How much is the SSD costing?

    New MX100 range from crucial its €88 for 256gb model and €61 for 128gb on HWVS,great value


    http://www.hardwareversand.de/articlesearch.jsp


    Also use geizhals.de if you havent already,should get a small discount on each part.


    A good quality 500-550w power supply should be enough for any one card system,650w is a bit of a waste really. Its not enough to crossfire/sli anything but low end gpus and its too much for a 1 card system imo.

    CPU cooler looks ok,no experience with it personally but reviews suggest its decent. Wont set any overclocking records with it but should get a decent overclock with it.


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