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June 22, 2014 12:39:15 AM

I want to build this computer but I need professional opinion on whether or not this build is worth the money. I can’t send any more money but I am planning on increasing the ram to 16 GB and overclocking in the future.

I managed to find these parts for ~£700. Please recommend any parts that are cheaper but more effective. I want this to a pretty sold system for the next 4 year at least.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Thirusan/saved/PvtQzy

The computer is not just for gaming I will be using it for work as well.This includes rendering, video editing and using programs such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Blender. I am studying A levels right now and this involves a lot of editing and rendering, I also study ICT which requires me to uses Dreamweaver. I want a computer that will improve my experience.

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June 22, 2014 1:04:23 AM

It's hard to build a system that will be solid for that long no matter how much you spend just because of how fast things advance, especially video cards. You'd probably be closer to pulling it off if you went with an i5, 760, and smaller power supply and then in 2 years spent the $200 you saved on a new video card. It would be a touch slower now, but massively faster in 2-3 years compared to that build.
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June 22, 2014 1:11:10 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£182.82 @ Scan.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.76 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£109.16 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£57.79 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£40.50 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card (£200.59 @ Aria PC)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case (£71.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£64.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £752.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Cheaper build

suggest you go on a 80 pound/year upgrade cycle
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