Newbie System Build... Any Help, Suggestions, Greatly Appreciated...

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agoodfella

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So, I'm finally building my first PC after my old laptop has died on me. This is what has been suggested to me from a builder who has been referred to me by a friend:

* i7 4770 gigabyte h87 d3h
* coolermaster hyper 212x cpu cooler
* kingston 8gb ddr3 1600 cl 11 (x2)
* gigabyte gtx 760 2gb windforce
* samsung 256gb 840 PRO series SSD
* seagate 1tb HDD
* asus 24x dvdrw
* fsp 550w PLATINUM
* fractal design R4 windowed edition (black)
* corsair AF 140mm quiet edition fans (x3 pcs)
* dell u2713hm
* dell AY511 sound bar
* ms windows 7 home prem 64bit oem

What's missing here? What could be better (without spending more $$$) -- i.e. what could I be getting better value on, what could be improved given this proposed budget?

Many, many thanks in advance!!!
 
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Budge414

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Man that builder has some weird value ideas :S Let us help you out.
- What does the PC need to be able to do?
- What is your budget?
- Do you need a screen, mouse, keyboard etc. included in the budget?
 
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Hi thanks for your reply.

- I'm not a hardcore gamer by any means (I've got a wife and 2 kids, and gaming is a luxury)... though truth be told I did buy Diablo 3 and it was fun... while it lasted (if you know what I mean). I also am an avid fan of Civ V.

- I generally use my PC for web, mails, videos and occassional Photoshop, but nothing outrageous, I'm not designing anything for NASA or anything like that, just basic family photo stuff
- Having said that, I don't often buy PCs and when I do (last one was in 2006) I want it to last, have good value, and be as "future" proof as possible (within budgetary reason)
- I will be buying a screen, keyboard separately (I have my eye on the DELL U2713HM) and I have a mouse
- Budget? Under 2,000 - 2.5K?
 
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You don't need to be spending anywhere near that much for a reasonably basic PC in terms of what you are using it for. What you got was a reasonably high-end machine that could play any game right now High-Max settings and is optimised for video editing mainly. If this isn't at all accurate to what you are wanting then I can tell you now $1000 - $1200 is a much more reasonable budget for something that will last 3 - 4 years.
 
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I see, are there specifics you would suggest changing?
 
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1. replace the CPU with an i5 4570
2. try getting RAM with CAS 9 or lower if possible
3. drop the SSD to 128GB, its enough for storing the OS and a few key apps
4. that PSU is crap and u're unnecessaril spending a lot for the Platinum, get something from Corsair/Antec/Seasonic/XFX
5. i would suggest getting a 24" 1080p monitor, as the GPU u've chosen won't be able to max out games at 1440p
 
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I wasn't conservative with this build. I put in parts that contribute above what I think is suitable for your usage. Chances are there will be no need to upgrade anything at all throughout the life of the machine except maybe if you needed more storage.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.39 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1101.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-09 04:27 EDT-0400)
 
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He said he was buying them separately. I can add them if he'd like. There really isn't a reason not to get a CPU cooler, anything is better than the stock ones. I think it's a welcome temp reduction for only $30.
 
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If you have any questions or anything you're worried about just ask. There's a couple of things to note about that build btw:
- Currently no SLI (Dual GPU) support, so you can't grab another card in the future if you feel you need better graphics performance.
- Make sure to install your OS on the SSD. I would also put PS and any other programs you use frequently. There's room for a few games as well to cut down start-up times. Everything else should go onto your HDD. You can transfer your user documents/downloads/music etc. folders like this: http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-move-windows-7-personal-folders-my-documents-another-drive.htm This will prevent the SSD filling up too much.

Majority of the build depends on what you want to spend. It's a good indication of what you're getting, and how long you expect it to perform strongly. In my opinion, anything above $1400-$1500 is more than just a gaming/editing PC, and is either for very specific needs or just for people who don't really have a budget at all.
 
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