- Oct 17, 2015
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Hi,
I'd really appreciate some help with a build:
Current Setup
I work from home (nothing too intensive) from an i5 480M 4GB Laptop. I now have a chromebook for portability, so want to replace this sluggish laptop with a desktop. I don't game but working on the theory I can chuck in a 750 TI at a later date if needed. I don't use intensive programmes, but I'm not averse to a bit of future proofing, also my main issue with the laptop (Win 8.1) is general slowness, I often work with up to 30 Chrome tabs, do a bit of stuff like Handbrake that I'd happily see happen faster.
The Build
Budget £450/$700 not all of which I need to spend. Already have a new copy of Win 8 and setup will be running new 24in Samsung PLS + ancient Dell 21in. Slightly restricted in part selection as being built for me (parts from www.novatech.co.uk). Looking for this machine to have a long lifespan.
The Plan
Was thinking something like i5 4460 + GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S2H + Kingston HyperX Fury Red (2x4GB) DDR3. But suddenly Skylake is available so for close to same price I can get i5 6400 + ASRock H110M-DVS/D3 (or should I step up £30 to the MSI H170M PRO-VDH?) + Kingston HyperX Fury Black (2x4GB) DDR4.
What I'm struggling with is questions over the 6400's "low" clock speed and lack of any reviews on it, lack of reviews on H110/H170 Mobos too. And whether I need DDR4 Etc (I'm also confused over which 1151 Mobos accept DDR3).
Thanks!
I'd really appreciate some help with a build:
Current Setup
I work from home (nothing too intensive) from an i5 480M 4GB Laptop. I now have a chromebook for portability, so want to replace this sluggish laptop with a desktop. I don't game but working on the theory I can chuck in a 750 TI at a later date if needed. I don't use intensive programmes, but I'm not averse to a bit of future proofing, also my main issue with the laptop (Win 8.1) is general slowness, I often work with up to 30 Chrome tabs, do a bit of stuff like Handbrake that I'd happily see happen faster.
The Build
Budget £450/$700 not all of which I need to spend. Already have a new copy of Win 8 and setup will be running new 24in Samsung PLS + ancient Dell 21in. Slightly restricted in part selection as being built for me (parts from www.novatech.co.uk). Looking for this machine to have a long lifespan.
The Plan
Was thinking something like i5 4460 + GIGABYTE GA-H81M-S2H + Kingston HyperX Fury Red (2x4GB) DDR3. But suddenly Skylake is available so for close to same price I can get i5 6400 + ASRock H110M-DVS/D3 (or should I step up £30 to the MSI H170M PRO-VDH?) + Kingston HyperX Fury Black (2x4GB) DDR4.
What I'm struggling with is questions over the 6400's "low" clock speed and lack of any reviews on it, lack of reviews on H110/H170 Mobos too. And whether I need DDR4 Etc (I'm also confused over which 1151 Mobos accept DDR3).
Thanks!
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