New build

jay-me

So I am going to build something that is future proof for a while and I will update the GC in due course. The parts I have selected are:

This case:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I9XOSLW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/4-0Ghz-Motherboard-1600Mhz-Crucial-Ballistix/dp/B00N3RTH4C/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1471524077&sr=1-2&keywords=4790+bundle+ram

Already have a r90 200 and a 650w psu SSD and 4TB drive and Monitor.

The aim of the machine will be for gaming so witcher 3 arma 2 / 3 etc.

Any problems or suggestions?

Digital Solitude

You can get a 4790k with 8gb RAM and a Z97 for about £30 cheaper if you split the bundle.

Or a newer i7 6700k with a Z170 and 8gb RAM for about £5 more.

Are you open for overclocking?

For gaming only its probably as handy to get an i5, same performance in almost all games.

What's the specific GPU, R9 200 is a family of cards

jay-me

It's a r9 280x. I was thinking the bundle would give me more recourse if I messed up as the cpu is already installed. But having looked at vids it doesn't seem too bad. I don't think OC will be necessary initially but in the future sure. Not 100% about water cooling as some people have leaks and what not.

I'm also toying with getting this mobo:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00K8KPXUO/ref=twister_B01C8RF99Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

And getting a cpu and ram seperate.

I wanted to get the I7 for future proofing and also a load of reviewers on YT say it does make a difference especially with recording games etc.

Digital Solitude

Z97s are Z97s, the only difference in them is for peripheral stuff.

i7s do for recording yeah but unless you're doing that I wouldn't be fussed.

It's super easy to install all the parts really

K.O.Kiki

If you're not going to overclock the CPU, go for a Xeon 1231v3 instead.

All the features of an i7 (4 cores / 8 threads) for less cost.
B85 motherboard.

The 280x isn't going to be hitting 1080p60 at High settings though.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2015-the-best-pc-hardware-for-the-witcher-3

jay-me

Yeah I know the GC isn't up to scratch but I will sort that out in the future. I am open to OC'ing but not till it is necessary so I will get the k cpu for future proofing. Also sorry about delayed response I couldn't access boards for ages for some reason.