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CatalystGamez

CatalystGamez

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Here are the budgets for each part:
* CPU £200
* RAM £100
* GPU £200
* mobo £100
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Specifications

CPU
* must be intel

RAM
* smallest size 2x4gb

Mobo
* must be ASUS
* socket must fit processor socket
* do not need SLI or crossfire
* mATX or ATX
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Current parts selected
* CPU: Intel i5-4690k
* CPU cooler: Thermalright silver arrow
* RAM: Vengeance PRO (2x4GB)
* GPU: R9-280X
* Mobo: ASUS maximus VII Ranger
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Already has:
* Scythe Noctua Cooler
* 1.5TB HDD (and win 7)
* 600 watt PSU (corsair)
 
Solution
Pr3di
You didn`t mention the PSU. If you don`t have one, go with something in Tier 1 or 2 from this list: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Regarding the rest of your parts, they look decent. I wouls change the CPU cooler to either a Cooler Master 212 Evo if you want a cheap decent cooler (in order to redirect some of the budget for other parts), or the Noctua NH-D14 for great cooling while overclocking.
And regarding the GPU, it wouldl be great if you could go for a GTX 970 (the Gigabyte G1 Gaming is one of the most powerfull model).

Edit: if the CPU cooler is the SB-E model, stick with it as it`s better than the Noctua. If it`s the older model, upgrade it to the SB-E.
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CatalystGamez

CatalystGamez

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I have a case, the NZXT Phantom. And I have 2 HDD, one has windows 7 (I prefer Windows 7 than 8)

But, to answer your questions, yes.
 
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Pr3di

Pr3di

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You didn`t mention the PSU. If you don`t have one, go with something in Tier 1 or 2 from this list: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html

Regarding the rest of your parts, they look decent. I wouls change the CPU cooler to either a Cooler Master 212 Evo if you want a cheap decent cooler (in order to redirect some of the budget for other parts), or the Noctua NH-D14 for great cooling while overclocking.
And regarding the GPU, it wouldl be great if you could go for a GTX 970 (the Gigabyte G1 Gaming is one of the most powerfull model).

Edit: if the CPU cooler is the SB-E model, stick with it as it`s better than the Noctua. If it`s the older model, upgrade it to the SB-E.
 
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Solution
LucoTF

LucoTF

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£174.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK EreBoss 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£29.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£106.76 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (£63.60 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (£269.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£48.98 @ Novatech)
Total: £693.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-17 10:18 GMT+0000
 
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