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Where should I order from? And more build help.

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  • 03-08-2015 12:04pm
    #1
    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭


    Hello, I posted a thread here about a month ago, asking for help in regards to building a gaming PC. (URL is separated so I can post links, just right-click "Go to")

    boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=95872812

    I was about to order recently but I noticed Hardwareversand.de was acting strangely, upon investigation it would seem the site is going down. So basically is Mindfactory.de any good and if not where should I order from. Does it cost extra to order through PayPal?

    Also here's a screenshot of my basket (excluding an R9 270X), is this build still okay? I mainly want it for playing games, but I'm not hugely hardcore, the most intensive game I could see myself playing is Fallout 4.

    goo.gl/vwrHcz

    Thanks.


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    #2
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Good.gl link doesn't work but if it's the second last post in your other thread then its fine with a 270x

    Mind factory is grand, just get the case from somewhere else like Amazon


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    #3
    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    Good.gl link doesn't work but if it's the second last post in your other thread then its fine with a 270x

    Mind factory is grand, just get the case from somewhere else like Amazon

    i.imgur.com/3oqanRf.png

    This work?

    Thanks again.


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Yeah sound build, I'd get aWD Blue instead of Green but no odds really.



    Getting case from Amazon will knock €30 off delivery price


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    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    Yeah sound build, I'd get aWD Blue instead of Green but no odds really.



    Getting case from Amazon will knock €30 off delivery price

    What's the difference between Blue and Green?


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    #6
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Green is slower basically, they're backup drives for stuff you're not constantly read/writing to


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    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    Green is slower basically, they're backup drives for stuff you're not constantly read/writing to

    Thanks, also the cheapest I can get a case on Amazon(including shipping) is €42, so should I just order from Mindfactory?


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    What a tenner in the difference? It's from a different warehouse so will be a separate package anyways, so your call


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    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    What a tenner in the difference? It's from a different warehouse so will be a Deirdre package anyways, so your call

    Yeah alright, thanks for all the help man. :)


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    Digital Solitude
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    Sorry I didn't realise that made no sense :pac: No worries, best of luck with it


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    #11
    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Sorry to bump this thread, but I now have all the items except the case(coming from Amazon) and the graphics card(CEX). I noticed they now list it as out of stock on their website and when I went to inquire I found there's no phone numbers I can find for any of their individual stores. I sent them an email yesterday but they still haven't gotten back. If CEX don't have an R9 270x, where's the best place to get one, and what type do I need?


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    #12
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Adverts is generally good fire second hand cards


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    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    Adverts is generally good fire second hand cards

    I'm guessing I need one that says MSI because of the motherboard?


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    grindle
    Registered Users Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭grindle


    Jameschaplin zero wrote: »
    I'm guessing I need one that says MSI because of the motherboard?

    Nope, you don't have to match branded components to similarly branded motherboards unless you're going for a certain colour scheme and they match or something.


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    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    grindle wrote: »
    Nope, you don't have to match branded components to similarly branded motherboards unless you're going for a certain colour scheme and they match or something.

    Really? Then why are they branded at all?


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    Lu Tze
    Registered Users Posts: 3,495 ✭✭✭Lu Tze


    Jameschaplin zero wrote: »
    Really? Then why are they branded at all?

    Marketing


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    #17
    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Hey I was thinking about returning the i3 and buying an i5 instead. Should I do this and if so, which version i5? Thanks.


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    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Also CEX don't have a 270x but I was thinking of buying the 280x instead since they have it for a good price. If I were to replace the i3-4160 with an I5-4460 and 270x with a 280x would I need a stronger psu than 400w? Thanks again.


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    Digital Solitude
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    i5 4460 is the one you want yeah

    I'd go for a 450w or 500w minimum, I ran a 4460 with a 280X off a 400w for a few months no bother, I just didn't like it running so high so I switched up 100w


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    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    i5 4460 is the one you want yeah

    I'd go for a 450w or 500w minimum, I ran a 4460 with a 280X off a 400w for a few months no bother, I just didn't like it running so high so I switched up 100w

    I have the money for this build, should I go for it?


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    #21
    Digital Solitude
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    I'd say go for it yeah, you'll have the upgrade bug in about 6 weeks anyways :pac:


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    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    I'd say go for it yeah, you'll have the upgrade bug in about 6 weeks anyways :pac:

    Haha thanks. Any recommended 500w PSU's?


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    Digital Solitude
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    BeQuiet, SeaSonic and Corsair make solid ones.

    I personally like BeQuiet, as they're quiet. My Corsair one is the loudest part of my build, after the GPU


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    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    BeQuiet, SeaSonic and Corsair make solid ones.

    I personally like BeQuiet, as they're quiet. My Corsair one is the loudest part of my build, after the GPU

    amazon.de/quiet-Pure-Power-L8-CM-530W-Netzteil/dp/B005JS580A

    Is this one good? It's 530w, modular and relatively cheap on Mindfactory.


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    #25
    Digital Solitude
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    Semi-modular, not that it makes any difference, but yeah that'll be sound.


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    #26
    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    Semi-modular, not that it makes any difference, but yeah that'll be sound.

    Thanks man. I'l necro the thread again if I need more help, haha.


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    #27
    Digital Solitude
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    No worries, best of luck with it :)


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    #28
    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    No worries, best of luck with it :)

    Hey, I actually meant to ask, will the motherboard be fine considering the change?


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    #29
    Xenoronin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭Xenoronin


    Same socket so should be no worries :)


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    #30
    Jameschaplin zero
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jameschaplin zero


    Is the motherboard good, by the way. I've read one review saying that the H81m-p33's ports are too close and if that's going to be an issue then I wouldn't mind paying a bit extra.


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    #31
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    It's got 4.8/5 or something on Newegg, which is the No.1 American store, so it can't be too bad.

    There's heaps of H81M or B85M board around €50-60 anyways, they'll all have identical features so if you spot one you think is better, go for it.

    The P33 is my go to for recommendations as I know the name is all :o


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