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Could you please check this build and give me any advice you think would help. I do some gaming and general pc use (ie surfing and downloading music)i do not use the PC professionally. I know that the motherboard is all singing one but i like the complete package of audio and highend parts. The pc will be built by Dino pc.

Motherboard: Gigabyte G1 sniper z97
RAM: 8GB corsair 1600mhz vengence 2x4GB
HD: seagate 1TB hybrid
GPU: nvida GTX 750ti 2GB
web: wireless 802 mimo pci card
Case: coolermaster 690III
PSU: 650W CORSAIR CS MODULAR
Cooler: corsair H60
CPU: i5 4590
OS: windows 8.1
Monitor: samsung syncmaster p2250 res 1920x1080

thank you for your answers
 
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Obviously depends on the answers to the template, but don't waste money on the corsair water cooler. If you're not going to overclock, just use the stock cooler, or get a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO for a few £.

Make sure you get a dual-channel kit of RAM, 2 x 4GB sticks, to take advantage of your dual-channel mobo.

The 750Ti is pretty weak in terms of gaming. It's geared toward smaller PCs with tiny Power Supplies. You may want to spring for a R9 270X, a GTX 760, or a GTX770 in order of price. Again, it depends of course on your monitor's native resolution and game settings.
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first thank you for your reply.
I live in the UK. My budget is between £750-850. As for uses its web surfing gaming listing to music ect. Im no pro computer person i just need some advise on the build whats good and whats not.
 
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Obviously depends on the answers to the template, but don't waste money on the corsair water cooler. If you're not going to overclock, just use the stock cooler, or get a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO for a few £.

Make sure you get a dual-channel kit of RAM, 2 x 4GB sticks, to take advantage of your dual-channel mobo.

The 750Ti is pretty weak in terms of gaming. It's geared toward smaller PCs with tiny Power Supplies. You may want to spring for a R9 270X, a GTX 760, or a GTX770 in order of price. Again, it depends of course on your monitor's native resolution and game settings.
 
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Thank you both. I have updated some of the info on my post i hope it answers some your questions. What do think about the GTX 650TI. I have done some research and the 750ti dos not look to bad on paper so is the r9 270 that much better. As for the Cooler i know its a bit overkill but it looks nicer than a big block of metal and its not 100s pounds.

What do you think of these Motherboads instead of the Gigabyte G1 snper Z97

Asus Z97a, Gigabyte Z97M-D3h, Gigabyte Z97X-SLI

Again thank you for your advice.
 
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They are all good motherboards, the G1 sniper is the one i prefer.

You can fit quite a lot in there for £750 or so:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£161.94 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£59.84 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£52.98 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£36.00 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (£201.00 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case (£37.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.38 @ Scan.co.uk)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£47.50 @ Amazon UK)
Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor (£102.24 @ CCL Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN751ND 802.11b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter (£7.58 @ Novatech)
Total: £753.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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The r9 270 practically doubles the performance of the GTX 650Ti in most 1080p games. The recommended r9 280X may be outside of your budget, but will probably keep you future proof at 1080p for a few years.

Here's a comparison between the 650Ti and the R7 265 Dual-X (which is comparable to the 270).
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1129?vs=1127

Here's one vs the R9 280X:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1129?vs=1041



I understand looking nicer. Just keep in mind, thanks to the radiator, it's going to be much louder than a simple air cooler. You should also be sure there's air moving on the other components on the motherboard, AROUND the CPU, since the water loop only cools the CPU itself. They can also be more difficult to install. (To be fair, the Hyper 212 is kind of a pain, but the stock cooler, and the Noctua DH-14 are a breeze.)
 
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Stock is good enough if your PC has descent airflow, and you're not overclocking. Even then, most aftermarket coolers will still be quieter, and may extend the life of your CPU.

The bigger the cooler, the more heat it can dissipate, and the less hard the fans have to work.
 
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Can you tell me is it true that water coolers only last about 3 years before they need replacing. Also are they prone to leaking after a few years use. What do you think of the Zalman 10x cooler is it any good and whats its longevity like .
 
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It honestly depends on the specific brand and model. Try to find reviews from people who have owned the cooler for more than a few days.

I'm not familiar with that particular Zalman model, but it looks awfully close the the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, which people have been recommending at that price point for years now. If you can spend a little more, or plan to overclock, check out these quieter, easier to install, but more expensive options:

$61 – NZXT Havik 140
$78 – Noctua NH-D14
 
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