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September 12, 2014 1:35:51 PM

Need help upgrading my PC, I would prefer more Ram and a SSD card install for faster booting and maybe a better power supply. I also would like maybe a extra fan or 2. This is my complete build.

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PKK2jX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/PKK2jX/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£72.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo 43.1 CFM CPU Cooler (£16.25 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£43.52 @ More Computers)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory (£42.64 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£38.51 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 640 2GB Video Card (£71.97 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case (£52.80 @ Kustom PCs)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£35.06 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.09 @ CCL Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN851ND 802.11b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter (£11.48 @ CCL Computers)

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September 12, 2014 2:39:53 PM

I think you've got a good build, but here's what I would suggest for some more power for just a bit more money:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£99.54 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£41.02 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£62.56 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£52.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card (£131.94 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case (£40.45 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.09 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.09 @ CCL Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: D-Link DWA-171 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter (£22.08 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £506.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 22:39 BST+0100
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September 12, 2014 3:28:13 PM

jasonite said:
I think you've got a good build, but here's what I would suggest for some more power for just a bit more money:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£99.54 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£41.02 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£62.56 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£52.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card (£131.94 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Mid Tower Case (£40.45 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.09 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.09 @ CCL Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: D-Link DWA-171 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter (£22.08 @ Ebuyer)
Total: £506.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 22:39 BST+0100

+1; I would still rather go with an XFX or Seasonic power supply though.
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September 12, 2014 5:07:29 PM

There are better ones out there, but you only really need a tier one PSU if you are overclocking IMO. For this price point of build I wanted a good one but not have to pay extra for an outstanding one.

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September 13, 2014 5:42:43 PM

To be honest I only want to replace the Ram and add a SSD card and maybe replace the Power Supply at some stage!!
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September 13, 2014 11:58:55 PM

OK, cool. My recommendation would still be to get the G.Skill I listed. If you are going to get an SSD in the near-future, the gold standard right now is the Samsung 840 Evo, best value being in the 250gb range. Sorry if you got more answer that you bargained for, lol. Hope that helps :) 

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September 14, 2014 5:47:44 AM

jasonite said:
OK, cool. My recommendation would still be to get the G.Skill I listed. If you are going to get an SSD in the near-future, the gold standard right now is the Samsung 840 Evo, best value being in the 250gb range. Sorry if you got more answer that you bargained for, lol. Hope that helps :) 

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Haha thanks for the recommendations :) 

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