I really need your opinion on this build guys!

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Hello guys!

Probably on Monday I will buy components for my new build. Here you have the parts I want to get:

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What do you think about this build? Will games work for the next few years on decent graphics? Also...what do you think about those parts? I know the motherboard isn't that great but I will upgrade it as soon as possible with a better one. Also...what do you think about this PSU? Is it good enaugh?

I am waiting for your replies.

Have a great weekend!
 
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Your CPU is haswell-refresh series whereas this mobo is of chipset H81. You would need to upgrade the BIOS of the mobo before you can use this CPU. Better buy mobo from H97 series mobo.

Change the corsair PSU to Seasonic/XFX/Antec series PSU.

Don't buy this RAM. It is operating at 1600MHz at 1.65v. Not good. Better G.Sklill/Corsair RAM with 1600MHz, CL 9 or less and 1.5v.
Your CPU is haswell-refresh series whereas this mobo is of chipset H81. You would need to upgrade the BIOS of the mobo before you can use this CPU. Better buy mobo from H97 series mobo.

Change the corsair PSU to Seasonic/XFX/Antec series PSU.

Don't buy this RAM. It is operating at 1600MHz at 1.65v. Not good. Better G.Sklill/Corsair RAM with 1600MHz, CL 9 or less and 1.5v.
 
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well, hi there friend. be glad to help.

You will want to drop the hybrid drive here, it will not give you much performance over normal HDD that you would see in real time. Just take a normal 7200rpm hard drive like western digital caviar blue, you would probably save some money to get about the same performance.

The GTX770 is ok but for the price you could probably get an R9 280x or R9 290. The r9 280x will give you the same performance for way less, and R9 290 will give you more for almost the same price.

This power supply you have to drop right now, you do not want one of the weakest lines of corsair in your build. Take as from CX line. Best choice would be CS, TX and RM series, costs a bit more but better take them than having a bad psu.

Now you are building an I7 you will want to go with a better build motherboard since you are putting money on an i7. Or what you can do is take an I5 K which will cost less than the I7 and put a good z97 motherboard. There is not much difference from an I5 to I7 that justifies the price so you can get the i5 instead and save more.

If you have saved enough from this you could add a few more and get an ssd add some more power to your pc.

 

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Thank you for your answer!

Can you explain me why this Ram isn't that good. I didn't understood really well from what you said. What might be the disadvantages?

Also...the Corsair PSU isn't going to perform well or what is the problem?

I am also on a budget so yea...this might be a problem.

Best regards!

 

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It is not that the RAM is not good, but if the setup is wrong the RAM will not work well, you will get blue screens etc. To operate RAM of 1.65V well you need the processor to have OC capability K series processor and your motherboard should have chipset like the Z97 chipset that allows for OC.

Try to look for 1.5V RAM instead to avoid problems.

 

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Hello and thank you for your answer!

Well, first of all...I want to thank you for telling me about that SSHD...In the beginning I chose a normal HDD but someone that works with computers told me I should pick this one. I want to ask you: What you mean that the differences between this SSHD and a normal HDD aren't that big? Also...if I choose a normal HDD will it affect my gaming experience?

Also about the PSU...well I saw some better ones...but they are waaaaay expensive here. What do you mean this one isn't good enaugh? Might it cause troubles or...?

Also...about the graphics card...I forgot to mention but I want to stick with nVidia and Intel...that's why I chose that one.

About the i5K processor...well that was my first choice...but knowing myself...I will probably never overclock, so that's why I chose this i7.

Also what do you think about the motherboard? Could you tell me a better option? (but not way expensive) I might be amble to get a better one if I choose an HDD instead of that SSHD.

Last but not least...what do you think about the RAM I chose?


Thank you again.

Best regards!
 

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ok.

SSHD vs HDD, SSHD is just a normal HDD without the spinheads, disks, drums etc. It is just that the parts are not mechanical, it give a little more performance but its not like you have an SSD. You will not see the difference between an SSHD and an HDD so it does not justify the price if it is more expensive by a big amount. A normal HDD will not affect your gaming, the SSHD same, you may get a bit faster loading time on the SSHD but you will not see any difference 99% of the time. Just get a good 7200rpm drive and an SSD separate for your OS.

About the PSU, the series that you chose is like a cheap PSU with just the name corsair on it. It is unreliable and cheapest built thats why it is very cheap. Like i said take CX,CS,TX and RM series. PSU is all about efficiency if you want a reliable PSU you will have to look at things like Amps, rails and efficiency. Closest price i would say get the corsair CX650 bronze certified.

Ok if you want to stick to nvidia, but if you want to save and get the same performance you can get what i told you.

Well you will not OC, ok but sometimes it can come in handy.

That motherboard is low very low and 3rd gen chip, you are already buying and I7 get yourself a good motherboard of H97 series that can take the refresh since you will not OC. Not broadwell will not come out until the end of year.

About the ram again, try to look for RAM with a 1.5v operation for more stability.
 

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Okay...I changed it a little...and this is how it looks now:

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I know the PSU is still not that good but I also had to change it (I just noticed..the one before was out of stock)

So..what do you think now?


Best regards!

 

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Can you give me the link of the website you are choosing from?
 

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Sure..here you go: www.emag.ro
 


Recommended voltage with haswel is 1.5v. RAM with basic level of speeds like 1333/1600 MHz with such a voltage may be a indicator of poor quality components. Just make sure that you get the RAM with 1600MHz, CL 9 at 1.5v and this will do good. Also there won't be a price difference either.

CX/RM series PSUs of Corsair don't have good quality components in them. PSU is one such component which should be invested in. Better buy a good PSU right now instead of regretting in future.
 

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Could you guys suggest me some good RAM?

Best Regards!

 

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Hehe..I just wanted to ask if this one is okay :p Also...is it enaugh for the build?

Also..Lascar if you have time..can you also search for RAM on that website and tell me if you find something better for about the same price (even it is a bit higher)

Best regards!

 


Sure thing. Search for these rams in your local stores:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbrl
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d8gbsr
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9b
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m2a1600c9a
 

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ok well if newegg ships to romania it would be great. In case you didnt notice his currency is romanian.
 

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the corsair is good. all that you changed is good except the power supply. It is built by HEC and is low quality compared to the corsair CX series.
 


Dear,

Read my post again please. I wrote "Search for these RAMs in your local store" :)
 

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:D true, he already changed the ram. Its better now 1.5v 1600 cl9 9-9-9-24 vengeance black.
 


Wise choice by OP :)
 

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Okay..so here we go:

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Just to make everything clear for me: you both think RAM and PSU are okay now? Also...as I can't find any of those RAM kits on my store, can any of you check if there are better options than the one I chose? (if you think the actual one is okay...just tell me I should stick with it)

Best regards!
 

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ya its better now. I already checked on your store, i did not find better for better price sadly i check thermaltake and seasonic for options but both have low end series. Later you can get an SSD for faster boot and faster load.
 

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Yep...I will try to...but first I have to get money.

Okay...additional question: do you think it will play a game in 2 years from now on medium-high settings?
 

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well i cannot tell you about 2 years in the future, but the build as it is can play most games at highest setting 1080p. So i guess yes in 2 years you can still play your games on high. Good luck
 

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Thanks a lot for your answers guys!!

Best regards!