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First time Build

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  • 14-09-2014 1:27am
    #1
    Woodsy-eile
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭


    Hey all,

    Hoping ye might be able to help with a build. All oppinions would be much appreciated :)

    1. What is your budget? Roughly €700

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Mainly 3D design work with some light gaming - online with mates (steam)

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? No

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No

    5. Do you need a monitor? Nope

    5a. If yes, what size do you need. N/A

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? 1920x1080 and No

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Nada

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? If it doesnt kill the CPU, why not.

    8. How can you pay? CC

    9. When are you purchasing? ASAP

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Dublin North


    Again, all help is much appreciated. I have done a quick build on HWVS, maybe ye can take a look? Thanks

    HV20Y459DE Intel Core i5-4590 in-a-Box 175,55 €
    HV1143IIDE Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3, Sockel 1150, ATX 79,79€
    HV20MI48DE 8GB-Kit Crucial Ballistix Sport Series DDR3-1600, CL9 66,98€
    HV203O15DE Corsair Carbide Series 200R, ATX, ohne Netzteil 48,00 €
    HVR400L8DE be quiet! PURE POWER L8 400W 47,12 €
    HV1032ISDE Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti OC Windforce 2x, 2GB GDDR5,
    2x DVI, 2x HDMI 124,90 €
    HV13SB71DE Seagate Barracuda 7200 1000GB, SATA 6Gb/s 49,81 €
    HV12Z741DE Crucial MX100 SSD 256GB (2,5", 7mm) 94,99 €
    HV207GB4DE LG GH24NS bare schwarz 12,68 €
    HVZPCDE Rechner - Zusammenbau 29,99 €

    Total value: 729,81 €


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    #2
    BloodBath
    Registered Users Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Looks decent but I'd shuffle the budget around a little.

    Get the i5 4460. Performance will be nearly identical. You can get a cheaper board as well like the ASrock b85-pro4. €50 saved.

    Get a better PSU, the Corsair CS 550 is great value and only €10 more.

    Get a 120gb ssd. Saving €40.

    Put the saved money into a better graphics card. The R9 280 is good value.


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    #3
    Woodsy-eile
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭Woodsy-eile


    Cheers dude, appreciate the input. I just went ahead with the order about 2 hrs before your reply...didn't think anyone was listening out there!
    Ah well, Im pretty happy with the build anyway! Cant wait till i get it now :)


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    #4
    BloodBath
    Registered Users Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    No harm, you can always upgrade the graphics card later if you want more performance.


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    #5
    killanena
    Registered Users Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭killanena


    Yeah that GPU might let you down with new games but you'll be able to play anything new on medium non modded graphics and most other older games on the highest :) Also I don't trust be quiet! PSU's, Id always go for corsir PSU's.


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