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Anonymous
August 27, 2014 4:41:01 AM

Hi I'm looking to put together my first computer and need some advise.

Originally I'd put this build together which had both performance and aesthetics rolled into one:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£159.99 @ AmazonUK)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler (£49.34 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z97 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard with Armour Kit (£134.99 @ Overclockers UK )
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury 2x4gb 1866 Black (£62@ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£55.89 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£52.79 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: EVGA GTX 780 ACX Superclocked (£387 @ Scan UK)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£79.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case Fan A: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan (£17.80 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case Fan B: Noctua NF-A14 FLX 68.0 CFM 140mm Fan (£17.80 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case Fan C: Noctua NF-S12A FLX 120mm Fan (£17.46 @ CCL Computers
Power Supply: EVGA 750 G2 750W 80+ GoldCertified ATX Power Supply (£79.75 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£69.65 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1185

Now I was happy with this but then I saw a TRI-X 290 and 3 free games on offer for £280 and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a build as good in performance and aesthetics as the one above only with the 290 instead (clearly the tri-x doesn't match the above color scheme); for less money?

Any suggestions even saying go with the former are appreciated.

Thanks a lot.

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Anonymous
August 27, 2014 5:21:32 AM

Yes the matx is intentional. Do you really think that works better with my color scheme? I'm not sure... Is my psu ok? It's of good quality I've read and kinda matches. Would you just go for the 780 then and forget about the 290? I kinda wanna get the max performance for the £ while having it look good aesthetically.

If I were to say screw the aesthetics (go for a non windowed case) how much could I save which having the same if not better performance and what would such a build look like?

Many thanks.
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August 27, 2014 5:25:35 AM

Get the 780 i linked, it's the best looking 780 imo, it has a led on the front, look at the other pics, you won't save a lot imo if you have a non window
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Anonymous
August 27, 2014 5:32:33 AM

I could get a Poseidon and a gene for only a little more and have an entirely matching colour scheme though.
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August 27, 2014 5:35:54 AM

Get the matrix then to match it, but why nor get a maximus hero? The gryphon is neutral, if you want red get a asus maximuss viiranger
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