Helping a friend ascend ( Build advice)

deiwiduxq13 · Jan 5, 2016

Hello everyone,
I've put together a build, but I need advice on where it could be even better if so.
As for the parts:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LkfWHx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LkfWHx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI B85M-E45 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($62.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($32.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($198.62 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC E2476VWM6 60Hz 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $793.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-05 02:52 EST-0500

Any additions apreciated
800$ is the limit

Gingerbread · Jan 5, 2016

Well seems good enough, however any particular reason to get a Micro ATX for a full-sized case? Seems kind of a waste in my eyes.

deiwiduxq13 · Jan 5, 2016

Gingerbread :

It's a CPU/Mobo/Ram bundle which I get cheaper than buying seperate, I'm from Europe so I can't buy from newegg.

Gingerbread · Jan 5, 2016

Well not a big fan of micro-atx for standard sized PCs, too much limitation. Are you sure you cant get the CPU mobo and ram separately for similar price?

deiwiduxq13 · Jan 5, 2016

Gingerbread :

I replaced it for an MSI B85-43 Gaming and an HyperX Fury 2x4 kit, so it sets me back about 40$

Gingerbread · Jan 5, 2016

I have no idea where you are buying them from, if you could share a website with parts then I could have a peek as well.

deiwiduxq13 · Jan 5, 2016

Gingerbread :

Komplett.no

Gingerbread · Jan 5, 2016

Yeah saw the bundle it's actually a good deal, better than what you can get with standard ATX and there are pretty much no sacrifices, apart from the fact that this won't support crossfire and has a lower SATA count, which as long as you will stick to single-gpu and one ssd + one hdd is enough.

Dulith1118 · Jan 5, 2016

650w is a bit overkill..
550w should be enough....
other than that solid build

deiwiduxq13 · Jan 5, 2016

Gingerbread :

I just want to futureproof the machine if he decides to upgrade the CPU/GPU down the road

deiwiduxq13 · Jan 5, 2016

Gingerbread :

I think he will stick with a single-gpu solution down the road. So I should go for the bundle most likely.

Gingerbread · Jan 5, 2016

Yeah definitely, also from what I saw this xfx 380 is on a discount so it's a great choice as well.

User3335 · Jan 5, 2016

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

800$ with r9 390 but no ssd

deiwiduxq13 · Jan 5, 2016

Gingerbread :

Yeah I particulary aimed for that card because of the sale. Thanks for the advice!

deiwiduxq13 · Jan 5, 2016

User3335 :

Your link isnt full, I forgot to say I'm not buying from newegg I'm buying from komplett.no though.

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