i5 4690k r9 280x budget build

CameronRock98 · Sep 21, 2014

opinions on this build? http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/BHLLpg

are there any "weak links in the chain"
I will add a cpu cooler down the line probably as I don't need to overclock straight away

RazerZ · Sep 21, 2014

It looks solid to me. If you can I would swap the GPU for a GTX 970. If you need to make room for it, switch the CPU to a locked i5. Having a GTX 970 paired with a locked i5 would be much better for gaming compared to an oced 4690k and a R9 280x.

The GTX 970 can outperform a R9 290x.

CameronRock98 · Sep 21, 2014

RazerZ :

As in this ? http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/JHKQwP

menetlaus · Sep 21, 2014

storage is weak link.

1TB isn't much these days. Even the cheapest 120GB ssd would make the system feel more responsive in windows/os, or an increase to 2/3TB would not add too much to the overall price

CameronRock98 · Sep 21, 2014

menetlaus :

There's NO WAY I'd use the full 1tb hdd, I only play games ( little recording ) and I am going to upgrade with 250gb samsung evo 840 SSD when I have the cash

and also, would I not be better going for something like this? http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/GsCPvK
price to performance wise

RazerZ · Sep 21, 2014

CameronRock98 :

Looks good. You could get this IPS monitor instead which has a better display:

http://www.morecomputers.com/extra.aspx?pn=24MP55HQ-P&referer=PCPart

menetlaus · Sep 21, 2014

there are lots of 40+gb games out now and they keep getting bigger.

Also the fastest transfer speeds on a hard drive is the first ~third (typically over 120mb/s to under 60)

A 2TB is ~16 more and only 50% more than the first TB (http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/2TB+Toshiba+DT01ACA200+3.5%22+SATA+III+Hard+Drive+-+HDD+?productId=54258)

menetlaus · Sep 21, 2014

RazerZ :

IPS is better for color accuracy and in general slower.

that said some IPS are better gaming monitors over TN, I did not research those monitors and the above is general rule of thumb.

CameronRock98 · Sep 21, 2014

RazerZ :

CameronRock98 :

Looks good. You could get this IPS monitor instead which has a better display:

http://www.morecomputers.com/extra.aspx?pn=24MP55HQ-P&referer=PCPart

I want a 2ms response time monitor as I play call of duty and It makes a small difference but it helps believe it or not hah, gives me that winning edge

RazerZ · Sep 21, 2014

CameronRock98 :

RazerZ :

I want a 2ms response time monitor as I play call of duty and It makes a small difference but it helps believe it or not hah, gives me that winning edge

You won't be able to see the difference b/t a 2ms and 5ms monitor.

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