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Building a desktop

  • 16-05-2015 11:16pm
    #1
    Decado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    I'm planning to build my first desktop this year and looking for advice on my build. It will be used mainly for gaming.

    Case
    Corsair Vengeance C70

    CPU
    AMD fx-8350

    CPU Cooler
    Noctua NH-D15

    Memory
    8gb Corsair Vengeance

    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5

    Hard drive
    Hitachi HGST 1tb

    SSD
    Crucial BX100 120gb

    Graphics Card
    Nvidia Geforce GTX 970

    PSU
    Corsair CX750m

    Some final questions
    How important is a cpu cooler?
    Is a SSD worth it?

    Any feedback appreciated


Comments

  • #2
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    I'd recommend an Intel build. 500w PSU is enough. Yes an ssd is worth it, and if.you aren't over clocking there's no need to get a new cooler


  • #3
    Decado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭Decado


    For an intel build would I just be looking at changing the processor and the motherboard?


  • #4
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Yeah everything else is universal. Don't know what that motherboard costs, but an i5 4460 and a decent h97 is about 250-260

    Also recommend getting a 250gb BX100, doubling your space for €25 or so


  • #5
    Decado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭Decado


    Alright I'll check them out. Thanks for the help.


  • #6
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Where are you buying from? Throw up a list of prices and see if there's anything better value


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  • #7
    Decado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭Decado


    Looking at hardwareversand, seems to be what most people recommend. Once I have a better idea of the parts I'll check around other sites.


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