New pc build advice please?!

willp93 · Aug 24, 2013

Hi there,
I would really appreciate it anyone could advise me as to what they think of this pc.
I have already got an intel i5-4670k and a gtx 670.
here is what i am considering for the rest of the components (I can get them cheaper elsewhere but it is neater having it as a list in ebuyer )

http://www.ebuyer.com/lists/list/225499

Thanks a lot, advice on the motherboard and case in particular would be appreciated as i know very little about each, with regards to compatibility etc. Also does the psu seem reliable?
Thanks

RazerZ · Aug 24, 2013

Everything looks good and reliable except for the motherboard ; get this one instead.

http://www.ebuyer.com/507053-gigabyte-ga-z87m-d3h-socket-1150-hdmi-dvi-matx-motherboard-ga-z87m-d3h

Also when your going to buy it use this site, as it finds the cheapest prices.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/

willp93 · Aug 24, 2013

RazerZ :

thanks for your quick reply
can i ask what makes that motherboard better?
also will everything fit in the case?
and finally if i find cheaper ram elsewhere, how will i know if it's compatible? I cannot find the QVL mentioned in the specs.

RazerZ · Aug 24, 2013

willp93 :

Voted one of the top mobo for haswell by this forum because of quality parts and reliability. Also if you use the pcpartpicker website it automatically checks for compatibility

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g-unit1111 · Aug 24, 2013

I would get a better case and power supply. CiT cases are known for shoddy build quality, and the Corsair CX series doesn't meet Corsair's high standards. Also I would add a 1TB secondary HD - that Vector is a great SSD but 120GB won't get you very far these days.

I would do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£22.85 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£145.97 @ Dabs)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£62.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£48.36 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£47.98 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£76.88 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£13.15 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £418.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-24 20:01 BST+0100)

That will be a much wiser use of your money - a solid case that won't fall apart after a year and a Seasonic quality PSU. Also threw in a secondary HD and CPU cooler for overclocking that 4670K.

RazerZ · Aug 24, 2013

g-unit1111 :

I would get a better case and power supply. CiT cases are known for shoddy build quality, and the Corsair CX series doesn't meet Corsair's high standards. Also I would add a 1TB secondary HD - that Vector is a great SSD but 120GB won't get you very far these days.

I would do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£22.85 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£145.97 @ Dabs)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£62.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£48.36 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£47.98 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£76.88 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£13.15 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £418.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-24 20:01 BST+0100)

That will be a much wiser use of your money - a solid case that won't fall apart after a year and a Seasonic quality PSU. Also threw in a secondary HD and CPU cooler for overclocking that 4670K.

+1 on case PSU and HDD

willp93 · Aug 24, 2013

g-unit1111 :

I would get a better case and power supply. CiT cases are known for shoddy build quality, and the Corsair CX series doesn't meet Corsair's high standards. Also I would add a 1TB secondary HD - that Vector is a great SSD but 120GB won't get you very far these days.

I would do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£22.85 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£145.97 @ Dabs)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£62.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£48.36 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£47.98 @ Dabs)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£76.88 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£13.15 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £418.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-24 20:01 BST+0100)

That will be a much wiser use of your money - a solid case that won't fall apart after a year and a Seasonic quality PSU. Also threw in a secondary HD and CPU cooler for overclocking that 4670K.

what do you both think of this psu?
http://www.ebuyer.com/245671-antec-520w-high-current-gamer-psu-0761345-06205-3
is this a reliable psu, and would 520W be enough, even for a bit of overclocking?
thanks again

willp93 · Aug 24, 2013

RazerZ :

willp93 :

sorry, don't know how to multiquote! could you look at the psu above?
thanks a lot

g-unit1111 · Aug 24, 2013

willp93 :

I would get at least a 620W or 750W if you plan to overclock. That PSU is a rebranded Seasonic so it should be good: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/power-supply-oem-manufacturer,2913-4.html

willp93 · Aug 24, 2013

g-unit1111 :

so this would be good? is this rebranded seasonic too?
http://www.ebuyer.com/246651-antec-620w-high-current-gamer-psu-80plus-bronze-13-5cm-fan-3x-0761345-06209-1

RazerZ · Aug 24, 2013

willp93 :

g-unit1111 :

so this would be good? is this rebranded seasonic too?
http://www.ebuyer.com/246651-antec-620w-high-current-gamer-psu-80plus-bronze-13-5cm-fan-3x-0761345-06209-1

Don't think so, but it's still a good PSU.

willp93 · Aug 28, 2013

g-unit1111 :

RazerZ :

Hi again,
I've found this PSU, would this be suitable for powering a gtx 670? Does it have the right connections?
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/620W+Seasonic+S12II-620+80PLUS+Bronze+Power+Supply+?productId=56616&rqcType=r#rqc
Thanks a lot

willp93 · Aug 28, 2013

also what do you think of this case?
http://www.ebuyer.com/391870-antec-all-black-300-case-0-761345-15321-8

RazerZ · Aug 28, 2013

willp93 :

g-unit1111 :

RazerZ :

Hi again,
I've found this PSU, would this be suitable for powering a gtx 670? Does it have the right connections?
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/620W+Seasonic+S12II-620+80PLUS+Bronze+Power+Supply+?productId=56616&rqcType=r#rqc
Thanks a lot

Get a CPU with an unlocked multiplier, the 4670k

willp93 · Aug 28, 2013

RazerZ :

willp93 :

g-unit1111 :

RazerZ :

Hi again,
I've found this PSU, would this be suitable for powering a gtx 670? Does it have the right connections?
http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/620W+Seasonic+S12II-620+80PLUS+Bronze+Power+Supply+?productId=56616&rqcType=r#rqc
Thanks a lot

Get a CPU with an unlocked multiplier, the 4670k

I'm not sure what you mean? I've already got the i5-4670k, all I have left is the psu and case to get. Would the case and psu I posted earlier be suitable?

RazerZ · Aug 28, 2013

willp93 :

RazerZ :

willp93 :

Get a CPU with an unlocked multiplier, the 4670k

I'm not sure what you mean? I've already got the i5-4670k, all I have left is the psu and case to get. Would the case and psu I posted earlier be suitable?

Hehe sorry about that I had multiple tabs open, and responded to the wrong post

. Also the case and PSU should fit just fine together.

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