Hi guys I am wanted to build a gaming pc. After looking at laptops are seeing how expensive they are for one with decent specs, I decided I want to get a PC instead as I know I won't use the laptop as it is meant to be used.
So I just want to best value for money PC that will last me at least 3 years without an upgrade. I need a copy of Windows so it will be Windows 8.1. Also I need an optical drive to install it off. That dents the budget by around £100 so it leaves £550 for the rest of the PC. I don't need anything else with it, just the PC and the operating system.
Is there any chance of squeezing down in a few places so I can get a 64gb SSD for the OS. Is a SSHD a good buy? Also im sure you can get an i5 micro atx build for this price.
You said you want intel so here is one grat bang fo buck PC http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/LGpDkL
If you would manage to go with windows 7 and install it from a USB stick, you could get:
i5-4460
8GB of ram
120GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
and an R9 280
For 649£
The case is a bit basic but it has room for everything and will keep everything running cool with that extra included fan ( i would mount it on the sidepanel to give the GPU nice fresh air)
Is there any chance of squeezing down in a few places so I can get a 64gb SSD for the OS. Is a SSHD a good buy? Also im sure you can get an i5 micro atx build for this price.
Intel dosent make much sense at this price point you just sacrifice GPU horsepower for cpu power and thats the opposite of what you need but whatever here you go.
This gets you everything, but its a little over budget at 688 pounds.
i5-4690 (this will beat a fx 6300 overclocked)
GTX 760 (for a little more you can get a R9-280, it is ever so slightly better)
fractal design arc mini (much better than core 1000 due to front fan clearance)
120GB samsung evo SSD
1TB HDD
asrock B85 pro4 mobo with intel nic
corsair 600w semi-modular power supply.
This should give you the most performance and longest lasting system. The processor is good enough that you could drop in a new graphics card in a few years and still be good to go (unless 8 thread games start taking over the market). This build has everything but processor overclocking.
i personally have the fx 6300 and it is quality for the price and i have not oc'd it yet as i lack a cooler unlike your good self with the build above. It's a little over price but well worth the money and if i was you id save a little more and get a better case like the switch 810 as it is currently on sale for £86 and is a bargain for a full tower of it's caliber. I would also then get an ssd probably a Samsung evo or a kingston hyper.
I'm not trying to be rude however it sounds like your a bit of an intel fanboy and at this price range you would be very mislead and obnoxious to consider an i5 as your other components wouldn't match the caliber of an i5.
Anyway about the price. FX 6300 (£75), a motherboard that gives you a good overclock (£65) and a decent CPU cooler (£25). Adds up to £165. i5 4440 (£130) and a motherboard with decent features (£40). Adds up to £170. I also prefer not to overclock so that is an advantage of Intel. Also the lower power consumption of the overall build is important as electricity is quite expensive the UK compared to other places.
Can someone build something in the Elite 130 as after measuring the tiny amount of space I have in my room I think a small ITX build is the best option.