Is this the best 2014 gaming rig under £900?

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philrules3

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Im am just about to purchase my first gaming rig and I would like any recommendations for any improvements. I am not looking to spend any more money if possible.

I already have a 1tb hhd and old hhd waiting for my system as well as windows 7 os.

I will be using this set up with two monitors, one hd and one not as well as hooking up to my TV for streaming.

A few questions I have is:
1. Do I require anything else e.g wires (internal)
2. Any improvements that can be made?
3. Any savings to be made

Thanks for all your help in advance.
 
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Graphiicz

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Cheaper and will perform the same:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£127.00 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£76.76 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£58.18 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£77.10 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (£201.00 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case (£84.98 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£44.11 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive (£9.58 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £678.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

If you really want to overclock, I'll do an overclocking build for you, but it will cost more.
 
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Graphiicz

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In that case grab the i5-4690k, a NH-U12S and a Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 instead.
 
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The system I suggested is made to OC. AMD is just less expensive, affording you the ability to get the better GPU. And its water-cooled. I own that cooler and it really works well.



 
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A CLC is rarely a good idea, let alone the H60.
 
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Gorgonzer

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Its a good cooler. Works well and CLC has come a long way. To each their own!

 
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Graphiicz

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It's just pointless when there are air cooling options for the same price.
 
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My feeling is, if you connect them properly, the CLC is much quieter, take up alot less space and work as well if not better.

 
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