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New build, E1000, would love some feedback

  • 02-09-2014 04:41PM
    #1
    fade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 266 ✭✭


    Hi Folks,
    I'm putting together a build soon and wanted to get a bit of input from the experts.

    1. What is your budget? [€1000]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Internet] (BF series, Supreme commander, Far cry 3, Diablo 3)

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No]

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD and Western Digital 1TB SATA 6Gb/s]

    5. Do you need a monitor? [yes, 24', 60fps]

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard, I'll buy speakers later]

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes]

    8. How can you pay? [Any]

    9. When are you purchasing? [~7 days]

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City]

    So far I have the following picked out (all from www.hardwareversand.de)

    CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K Box, LGA1150 E212.12
    MoBo: MSI Z97 PC Mate, Sockel 1150, ATX E80.83
    GPU: ASUS R9280X-DC2-3GD5 3GB DDR5 E257.91
    RAM: 8GB-Kit Crucial Ballistix Sport Series DDR3-1600, CL9 E66.98
    HSF: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Intel/AMD E29.97
    Power: be quiet! SYSTEM POWER 7 500W E55.59
    OD: Samsung SH-224DB schwarz E12.99
    Monitor: ASUS VX248H E175
    Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 PC Gaming Case, Arctic White, E100.31
    Keyboard: Logitech Washable Keyboard K310 E31.45

    Total: E 1023.15

    So what do you fellas think, good selection or is there any thing you would change to get better bang for your buck?


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