Is My Build Good? + How To Improve It?

Kybz · Jul 29, 2015

I'm making a new PC build and want to run games at 1080p 60fps. My max budget is £650. Is there any way I can improve my build?

Processor: Intel i5-4690k
Aftermarket Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5
Video Card: Sapphire R9 390 8GB Nitro
Case: NZXT S340
Power Supply: ?

Is this build good? Note that I am just upgrading my current PC so just ignore the face that there isn't any RAM or storage or anything. Can I switch out my current components that are just as good but cheaper? Or way better performance and a tiny bit more expensive? + Help me decide on a good quality PSU.

Thanks

madchemist83 · Jul 29, 2015

Well according to u CX Corsair is good PSU .. right ?

madchemist83 · Jul 29, 2015

Tier 2 PSU whichever is on sale. I would swap 212 evo for something better but if u strapped on budget then I guess it's fine

Tradesman1 · Jul 29, 2015

Looks good, would look for a good 550-600 PSU with at least 30 AMPs on the 12 volt rail SeaSonic, EVGA, XFX are all good

DaronMal · Jul 29, 2015

Good quality PSU: This WHOLE forum post will guide you there! http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Perhaps a build like this?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.95 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card ($334.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $764.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-29 21:29 EDT-0400

Kybz · Jul 29, 2015

DaronMal :

Sorry, I forgot to say, the motherboard has to be a black/red colour so that it matches the rest of my build. Do you have any other suggestions for the motherboard?

DaronMal · Jul 29, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390 8GB Nitro Video Card ($334.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $779.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-29 21:35 EDT-0400

How's that?

StormBrew · Jul 29, 2015

DaronMal :

CX power supplies are trash. Much Better psu, http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220gs0550v1

Tradesman1 · Jul 29, 2015

Asus Z98 Pro Gamer or up a notch to the Z97 Hero (love mine, in sig)

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