£600 Gaming PC Build

Hazzaahh · Feb 18, 2014

Hi, so this will be my first pc build and I am looking for ideas.
I have come up with this http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2V3p2
It is a bit too expensive for my liking and I would like to lower it to about £600 - £650 max without dropping some of the key components (ie. i5 4670k and GTX 770)

My current plans would be to build the pc without a 770 at first and use integrated graphics for a month or so (hence the 4670k) bring the cost down to about £500. I would then sell my current laptop after building the pc and buy the 770.

Also do AMD CPU's have integrated graphics? If so this could bring the price down a bit with an FX8320 or something?

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

I did have to bring the GPU down to the 760, which is still really good. I also changed the case but it is practically the same type of design as the R4. I also had to change the motherboard to a Gigabyte. But Gigabyte is really good so no need to worry.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2VETv

Wow such picture. Much funny.

Billwindow · Feb 18, 2014

Well AMD have better integrated graphics so try this build; http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2VEUn as it's a bit more in your price range but I personally like Intel better.

In conclusion if you want to run games with without dedicated graphics for a while get an AMD APU as their integrated graphics is better that intel CPU's, however intel generally run a little better with dedicated graphics (in my experience) then AMD.

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

Billwindow :

But he will have a dedicated graphics card. The 760.

Hazzaahh · Feb 18, 2014

Billwindow :

So with this build will I be able to use the pc without the GTX 770 at first? (I only need to use integrated for about 2-3 weeks until I sell my laptop as I need at least one functioning PC for revision, exams etc)

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

Hazzaahh :

Billwindow :

So with this build will I be able to use the pc without the GTX 770 at first? (I only need to use integrated for about 2-3 weeks until I sell my laptop as I need at least one functioning PC for revision, exams etc)

Yes, but for gaming, not exactly. You will probably have to put the settings lower and get lower FPS.

Hazzaahh · Feb 18, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

Much Problems. Plz Help. The Gigabyte Mobo doesn't appear to be available on the UK PC Part Picker.. Do you have an alternate?

Hazzaahh · Feb 18, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

Hazzaahh :

Yes, but for gaming, not exactly. You will probably have to put the settings lower and get lower FPS.

Yeah only need it to be able to access internet, etc. Wont be gaming till I get the GTX 770.
Are you SURE it will run on integrated graphics? I cant find anything on the internet about it..

Hazzaahh · Feb 18, 2014

So I need a PC that can run without a 770 for 2-3weeks until I get the money to buy one. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2VEUn This is a good build but will it be able to run without a 770/760 on integrated graphics?/does it have any?

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

Hazzaahh :

Scoutdrago3 :

Yeah only need it to be able to access internet, etc. Wont be gaming till I get the GTX 770.
Are you SURE it will run on integrated graphics? I cant find anything on the internet about it..

Well then go with the Intel. The i5-4670k has integrated graphics. As for the motherboard, this is also good, http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CXK5AY6/?tag=pcp0f-21

Hazzaahh · Feb 18, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

Hazzaahh :

Well then go with the Intel. The i5-4670k has integrated graphics. As for the motherboard, this is also good, http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CXK5AY6/?tag=pcp0f-21

How much would this cost? Intel seems to cost far more and I am trying to keep costs down to £600-£650

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

Here I lowered it down but you can not overclock it.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2VINg

Hazzaahh · Feb 18, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

Thanks! I may change it a bit.
I could save a bit on a case and get one of these.. http://www.ebuyer.com/414620-cooler-master-k-series-k380-usb3-0-atx-case-side-window-rc-k380-kwn1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-Z11-Plus-Installation-Anti-Vibration/dp/B007C008L2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392758648&sr=8-1&keywords=zalman+z11
http://www.ebuyer.com/409943-corsair-carbide-series-200r-compact-atx-case-black-cc-9011023-ww

(I know cases is usually personal preference but are any of these good to save a bit of money?)

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

I like the Z11 and the 200R.

Hazzaahh · Feb 18, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

So if I am going to get the 4570 over 4670k then do I still need the Hyper 212 Evo as I wont be overclocking?

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

Hazzaahh :

You won't need it but I would recommend it.

Hazzaahh · Feb 18, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

Thanks, going to sleep on it (its 1:20 UK time) will decide tomorrow.

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 18, 2014

Hazzaahh :

Scoutdrago3 :

Thanks, going to sleep on it (its 1:20 UK time) will decide tomorrow.

Ok

sora · Feb 19, 2014

Hazzaahh :

Scoutdrago3 :

Thanks! I may change it a bit.
I could save a bit on a case and get one of these.. http://www.ebuyer.com/414620-cooler-master-k-series-k380-usb3-0-atx-case-side-window-rc-k380-kwn1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-Z11-Plus-Installation-Anti-Vibration/dp/B007C008L2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392758648&sr=8-1&keywords=zalman+z11
http://www.ebuyer.com/409943-corsair-carbide-series-200r-compact-atx-case-black-cc-9011023-ww

(I know cases is usually personal preference but are any of these good to save a bit of money?)

Get the Z11... If it was the 300R I'd recommend it haha.

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 19, 2014

sora :

Hazzaahh :

Get the Z11... If it was the 300R I'd recommend it haha.

Yeah, the 300R dropped to $50. That's a awesome price for what you are getting.

Hazzaahh · Feb 19, 2014

Scoutdrago3 :

sora :

Yeah, the 300R dropped to $50. That's a awesome price for what you are getting.

Appears to still be very pricey here in the UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006I2H0YS/?tag=pcp0f-21
Equates to around $105..

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 20, 2014

Well then the Z11 will be your best choice.

Hazzaahh · Feb 21, 2014

Will see, it is either Z11 or 300R

Hazzaahh · Feb 21, 2014

I have decided on the 300R, looks better and seems to have a much better build quality

Scoutdrago3 · Feb 21, 2014

Hazzaahh :

You wont regret that choice.

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