First build advice £600-£1000

Dave Allan

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Hey guys, I'm completely new to PC building and after about a year of saving i'm almost at my target budget!

I've completed the template, and I'd like this build to last me at least 3 years.

I've spent a lot of time looking at CPUs and Graphics cards, but I'm still no closer to deciding. I'm split between the FX8350 or the i7. I change my mind on almost a daily basis haha.

As for graphics cards, I simply don't have the knowledge to choose between the huge range available, and i'm kinda scared to take the chance on one given the cost.

I'm looking for a full build here, as I said I don't know what's best.

I did this on PC part picker, but I don't know. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/dvjlln/saved/p6CFf7


Here's the template. Thanks!

Approximate Purchase Date: September

Budget Range: £600 - £1000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Streaming, Video Editing

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Unsure really. UK based I suppose!

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Parts Preferences: none

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: Not got it yet. But not included in the budget

Additional Comments:

I'd like a side window on the case.

I'd like to be able to play games like Dayz and Destiny on decent settings. Light video editing, not MUCH effects work.

I realise the budget range is quite large, that's because I could go that high, but don't want to if it isn't necessary. I'd like this machine to last me at least 3 years.
 

Alpha3031

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£163.19 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.13 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£105.56 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (£58.73 @ 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: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case (£63.95 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£44.11 @ CCL Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) (£72.77 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £770.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-31 01:28 BST+0100


For Gaming @1080p, max settings
 
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Dave Allan

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Thanks mate, would 2x4GB be enough for editing?