Building a New Computer. Appreciate Feedback

Shane.sf

Hi Guys,

I'm looking to build a new PC and after a lot of research I've put together a list of parts.

Id really appreciate some advice, help and feedback on the items listed. Im buying the items from a site in the UK but for ease Ive assembles the computer on PCPartpicker below.

The computer is a home computer and will be used for everything from office work to gaming to light photo-shop.

Thanks a lot for the help.

Shane

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KMfnxr

The website I'm buying from due to past dealings - http://www.novatech.co.uk/

the_syco

From your link;

Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
ASRock H170M Pro4S Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card
NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Cooler Master 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)
AOC E2476VWM6 60Hz 23.6" Monitor
AOC E2476VWM6 60Hz 23.6" Monitor

Fill this out;


1. What is your budget? [€xxx]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/No]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive/Case/PSU/etc.] (If possible state brand and model of the parts to ensure compatibility)

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [Yes/No]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No]

8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser]

9. When are you purchasing? [In x days]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.]

Also, check the £ to € exchange rate, as it may be best not buying from the UK at the moment.

Shane.sf

Thanks for getting back to me. The information you requested is below.



1. What is your budget? €1400 max

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? All around computer inc general gaming

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? Yes

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No

5. Do you need a monitor? Yes

5a. If yes, what size do you need. Not really sure. Was thinking 24 but could do with advice

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Keyboard, Mouse, Wireless Card

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Yes

8. How can you pay? Credit Card/Laser/Paypal

9. When are you purchasing? Soon. As soon as I'm happy with Parts

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Waterford


Like I said earlier, Thanks for the help and advice

Shane

Shane.sf

Bump

Digital Solitude

Drop the cooler and drop to 8gb RAM.

Rest of build is sound

Shane.sf

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Drop the cooler and drop to 8gb RAM.

Rest of build is sound

Thanks for getting back to me but why?

Why would you not need a cooler and why would you go for less ram?

Please excuse my ignorance but this is my first build.


Thanks Digital Solitude

SterlingArcher

Shane.sf wrote: »

Thanks for getting back to me but why?

Why would you not need a cooler and why would you go for less ram?

Please excuse my ignorance but this is my first build.


Thanks Digital Solitude

He probably said drop cooler as its not an overclocking CPU.

If you look on bargain alerts thread, GTX 970 300 euro. The gigabyte version from amazon.fr I think.

Shane.sf

SterlingArcher wrote: »

He probably said drop cooler as its not an overclocking CPU.

And do you know why he said lower ram?

SterlingArcher

Shane.sf wrote: »

And do you know why he said lower ram?

He probably missed the part where you mentioned editing and 3d modeling.

Shane.sf

Thanks a lot SterlingArcher

SterlingArcher

Post prices of your build. I know you want to go with novatec. But with black Friday cyber Monday you may save yourself a good chunk using Amazon which is a great site.

Shane.sf

6th Generation Intel® Core? i5 6500 3.2GHz Socket LGA1151 (Skylake) Processor - Retail £159.98
ASRock H170M Pro4S Intel H170 (Socket 1151) Micro ATX Motherboard £76.99
Corsair Vengeance LPX Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-17000 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit (Skylake) £77.99
Samsung 850 Evo Basic 250GB Solid State Hard Drive 2.5" Basic Kit with Data Migration Software PROMO - Retail £59.99
WD Blue 1TB 64MB Cache Hard Drive SATA 6Gb/s <8.9ms 7200rpm - OEM £44.39
NZXT Source 340 Mid Tower case, Black, Windowed £58.98
Cooler Master GM Series G550M ATX Power Supply £49.99
Novatech Cobra Advanced Gaming box set - Red £34.99
Cooler Master RR-212E-16PK-R1 Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler with 120mm Fan £24.95
Novatech 300Mbps Wireless-N USB Nano Adapter £8.99
AOC 23.6" Widescreen LED Monitor 1920 x 1080 £99.98
AOC 23.6" Widescreen LED Monitor 1920 x 1080 £99.98
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 970 WINDFORCE 3X OC 4GB GDDR5 £259.99


Discount 193.31
Total Inc Delivary £966.53

Total cost in Euro €1371.57


All items listed above are at a 20% discount for me with this site. The total reflects that but the individual prices don't.

Digital Solitude

I did miss the editing, sorry.

If you go to skinflint.co.UK and search for your components, and tick the box for German Stores you'll save a bit on each part if you go through one of those stores.

Might be cheaper if you wanted to chance

Digital Solitude

Your prices there are fairly steep too

Shane.sf

I pressed the wrong button and it posted before i was finished. i edited my last post above. Its now a full price list

SterlingArcher

All things considered prices with your discount /using a site you're comfortable with. Is good enough. Build is solid.

The only thing would be perhaps the graphics card. Youd be saving over 50 euro using the amazon deal at 300 euro.again your call you'd probably be happier getting from same place.