[Rate my build] Gaming PC ~550£

Raizekas · Sep 24, 2015

Hey, this is my first build and I'm thinking of building a pc of around 550 pounds, mainly for pc gaming, secondly for studies (computer science), programming, working with different software and surfing the web. I use PC very frequently and I'm not planning on building a long-lasting PC, it would be great if the PC would last 1-2 years, then I'm planning to upgrade it at least a bit, therefore I'm going with cheaper AMD parts: Partpicker or another one (this one was actually suggested by someone else)
However, I'm thinking of replacing VGA in partpicker with this VGA
Any suggestions, any ideas? Any harsh critic is welcome, as this is my first build and I'm sorry if my formatting is bad, I'm on a rush in a library.

Miky5983 · Sep 24, 2015

The second one is the best build for gaming. The card you mentioned is one of the best versions of the R9 380.
Also this is a better PSU http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10500kr

RababNoor · Sep 24, 2015

Raizekas :

Dont go for that PSU.
You need an aftermarket cooler for Fx 8320 to Overclock it.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£139.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£62.29 @ More Computers)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£39.34 @ More Computers)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£37.97 @ Novatech)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£34.74 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 2GB Dual-X Video Card (£151.19 @ Aria PC)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H24 ATX Mid Tower Case (£26.57 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£59.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £552.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-24 16:09 BST+0100

maddogfargo · Sep 24, 2015

They are both going to be about the same in gaming. But for classes and programming, you'll get better performance out of your apps/classwork with the i5. Go for the 2nd build or use RababNoor's suggested build above.

Raizekas · Sep 24, 2015

Is it worth spending some extra pounds for the better R9 380 version or shall I just stick with the 2GBs in RababNoor's build?

sora · Sep 24, 2015

Get an XFX 650W power supply or a Seasonic 620W power supply.

Raizekas · Sep 24, 2015

By the way, asked in another forum and re-editted second build was as the best solution: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/C2pLmG is it worth saving on mobo (I'm not planning on upgrading, not planning overclocking, even usb 3.0 is not a compulsory) and will 550w would be enough? (Well, he stated that a good quality 550w psu should be enough)

RababNoor · Sep 25, 2015

Raizekas :

Yes. 550W is good for that Build . That PSU is one of the best one out there.
You can go for your Updated build.
But Remember Don't try to Overclock [too much] your GPU

Raizekas · Sep 25, 2015

I forgot to ask one more question: I need wi-fi adapter (at least for first 6 months) is it better to get USB adapter or a network card? Which one would you recommend?

Bungle11 · Sep 25, 2015

Raizekas :

A nvida 960 would be a better choice. uses less power too, so you don't need a 600+w psu

RababNoor · Sep 25, 2015

For ac connection within Budget then get network Card

Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-GW867DI&c=CJ

Otherwise USB adapter

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