Help with a PC build with a budget.

AshtonOnPC · Dec 6, 2015

Hi, so I am looking to buy/build a new pc with a budget of about £600 to £800 ($900 - $1208). I will use it for Photoshop, video editing and maybe 3d rendering. can you please give me a list if specs with either Amazon links or the PC site (e.g. cyberpowerPC). The build doesn't have to include the case. Thanks.
I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT I DONT NEED AN SSD INCLUDING IN THIS AS I ALREADY HAVE ONE.

DonkeyOatie · Dec 6, 2015

Here's a start at the top of your budget, but includes everything. Perhaps you have some bits you could use.

Good, inexpensive, four core, four Hyperthread processor
Decent, inexpensive, motherboard.
Enough memory, fast latency and good speed
Good SSD for OS, applications and some worling files
HDD for slower storage (but still a good, fast HDD)
GPU chosen to a 100 pound budget. Don't know what you really need ATM, maybe even cheaper.
High quality PSU, just right for this system.
Best monitor for remaining budget after OS, ODD, and keyboard/mouse

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£204.68 @ Dabs)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£68.29 @ More Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£59.40 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£58.78 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£34.45 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Core Edition Video Card (£95.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£28.49 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£41.99 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118CB/BEBE DVD/CD Drive (£7.98 @ Ebuyer)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) (£70.99 @ Aria PC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2265HM 60Hz 21.5" Monitor (£102.04 @ Amazon UK)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (£24.24 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £797.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-06 17:38 GMT+0000

This is a Legos for Adults project to assemble. My Intermediate School students do it. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2625445/build-log-consolidated-middle-school-builds.html

We need more information about your wants and needs and software, to go further.

AshtonOnPC · Dec 6, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

Here's a start at the top of your budget, but includes everything. Perhaps you have some bits you could use.

Good, inexpensive, four core, four Hyperthread processor
Decent, inexpensive, motherboard.
Enough memory, fast latency and good speed
Good SSD for OS, applications and some worling files
HDD for slower storage (but still a good, fast HDD)
GPU chosen to a 100 pound budget. Don't know what you really need ATM, maybe even cheaper.
High quality PSU, just right for this system.
Best monitor for remaining budget after OS, ODD, and keyboard/mouse

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£204.68 @ Dabs)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£68.29 @ More Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£59.40 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£58.78 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£34.45 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 260X 2GB Core Edition Video Card (£95.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£28.49 @ Novatech)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£41.99 @ Aria PC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118CB/BEBE DVD/CD Drive (£7.98 @ Ebuyer)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) (£70.99 @ Aria PC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2265HM 60Hz 21.5" Monitor (£102.04 @ Amazon UK)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse (£24.24 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £797.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-06 17:38 GMT+0000

This is a Legos for Adults project to assemble. My Intermediate School students do it. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2625445/build-log-consolidated-middle-school-builds.html

We need more information about your wants and needs and software, to go further.

I forgot that i dont need an ssd including in this as i already have one.

DonkeyOatie · Dec 6, 2015

So that would save or give 60 pounds more. Any questions?

TheTypicalUser · Dec 18, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

Why would you need a Xeon Processor? Isn't that like Workstation processor?
An i7 2nd Gen would be sufficient enough or even a i5 4th Gen

DonkeyOatie · Dec 18, 2015

A Xeon is a server processor, but it is also very suitable for gaming and rendering. I use one on this system. This particular CPU is an i7-lite and very cost effective for what the OP wants. Editing and rendering do much better with more threads. 4+4 is much better than 4.

TheTypicalUser · Dec 19, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

Ok friend i didn't notice he wanted to 3D render my mistake!

DonkeyOatie · Dec 19, 2015

TheTypicalUser :

That's fine. A lot of people have yet to learn the wonders of the Haswell Xeons. It seems that Intel does not approve of this sort of use and the new Skylake Xeons will not run in consumer or gaming motherboards

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TheTypicalUser · Dec 19, 2015

DonkeyOatie :

TheTypicalUser :

That's fine. A lot of people have yet to learn the wonders of the Haswell Xeons. It seems that Intel does not approve of this sort of use and the new Skylake Xeons will not run in consumer or gaming motherboards

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Yeah cause from my experience Xeon's have a lot of cores because they are manly used for heavy multi-tasking for IT organizations

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