First build feedback/advice - £850-900

Mattib 050

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Here is a list of parts I'm thinking of using in a build (my first build) for later this year. I'd like some advice on whether or not I should change some of the parts.
I don't need a monitor, mouse or keyboard the upper limit for my budget is around £850-900
I won't be overclocking, but chose the hyper 212 because it'll be much quieter than the stock cooler. I also won't be using crossfire or SLI in future.

I'll be using it for gaming at 1080p, as well as some light video converting (just changing formats and resolution of videos). I'll be playing games like AC4, BF4, and a load of other less intensive games. Not too bothered about AA, but would like to play using at least high settings.

Should I use an i5 4440 instead of a 4570?
Is an ssd *really* worth it? Or should I just get a 120GB ssd? It'll mainly be used for the OS, programs and a few of my most played games.

Could anyone also recommend me a decent case for this build? I chose the 500r because of the good airflow and cable management, as well as the removable/modular hdd trays, but I'm still not decided on which case I should use.

Any advice is much appreciated


Note: recommended parts should preferably be available on amazon (also preferably sold directly by amazon)
 
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I did a bit of tinkering: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2npDkL
managed through a bit of cost minimisation to get a 280X in your budget.
Motherboard and RAM are blue - just to make it nice and not clash if you decide to do some LED fans ( I like that sort of thing, up to you) which you should if you're using a case with a side panel.
oh and the RAM is at a much higher frequency, just though it was a bit better powww for the pound.
changed the motherboard to a z97 as it was slightly cheaper, blue, supports future chips and supports future crossfire. (just in case you want it in the future) .
the difference between the 4430 and 4570 are basically just in clock speed and price. I don't think the £15 is worth it.
I'd say the SSD is very...

BigBadBeef

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Considering your CPU model won't be for overclocking, you can easily go for H97 instead of Z87 chipset. I would recommend asus H97 plus or pro.
You can also get a better cpu for the same price, Xeon 1231v3 is hyperthreaded.
If you were to dispense with the SSD, you can get WD Black, same cap, which something in between SSD and HDD in performance, and you would still have some money saved over for R9 280.
 

dasulman

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I did a bit of tinkering: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2npDkL
managed through a bit of cost minimisation to get a 280X in your budget.
Motherboard and RAM are blue - just to make it nice and not clash if you decide to do some LED fans ( I like that sort of thing, up to you) which you should if you're using a case with a side panel.
oh and the RAM is at a much higher frequency, just though it was a bit better powww for the pound.
changed the motherboard to a z97 as it was slightly cheaper, blue, supports future chips and supports future crossfire. (just in case you want it in the future) .
the difference between the 4430 and 4570 are basically just in clock speed and price. I don't think the £15 is worth it.
I'd say the SSD is very much worth it - just to minimise loading times, which if you play something like skyrim will drive you mad.
I got the highest clocked to best review 280X card I could see.
good choice power supply.
Windows 7 professional was just cheaper, I dunno why you wouldn't get it? Is there a problem with it?
for the Case I'd suggest you just scroll through all the highest rated ones, set out some criteria, see what you like. I personally am a fan of the NZXT phantom series, but that's just me.
Hope I helped
 
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