The PC Build Thread

[Noob-Noob]

Thanks that helps. B150 it is. I have to order a second hard drive, mechanical (cringe) which will just be for movies and music etc. My main I already have which is an SSD sitting in the cupboard at home. Well here it is.

GPU - http://www.wootware.co.za/galax-96n...it-pci-express-3-0-desktop-graphics-card.html R3,699.00
CPU - http://www.wootware.co.za/intel-i5-...-14nm-skylake-socket-lga1151-desktop-cpu.html R3,699.00
PSU - http://www.wootware.co.za/seasonic-...tified-semi-modular-desktop-power-supply.html R1,160.00
Motherboard - http://www.wootware.co.za/asus-b150...r4-skylake-micro-atx-desktop-motherboard.html R1,477.00
x2 Memory - Corsair CMV4GX4M1A2133C15 Value Select 4GB DDR4 2133MHz CL15 1.2V Desktop Memory R649.12
Case - http://www.wootware.co.za/bitfenix-...mrade-atx-black-windowed-desktop-chassis.html R535.00
Hard Drive - http://www.wootware.co.za/western-d...-64mb-cache-3-5-inch-internal-hard-drive.html R899.00
Keyboard & Mouse - http://www.wootware.co.za/microsoft...yboard-and-optical-wheel-mouse-usb-combo.html R344.00

Grand Total R12,553.00

Your CPU is also R300 cheaper with Evetech
http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/intel-core-i5-6500-cpu-1382.aspx

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Yeah, but performance wise its exactly the same as normal Sata, unless you go M.2 PCI, Only then can you see a big difference, even more so if you buy 2 and go Raid , But I think "Salroin" is looking at budget, in which case M.2 Sata is really not worth it.
The price does not come in with the actual drives here, a M.2 MB is much more expensive than a non M.2 MB.

Yep, that is true I guess. Still I wouldn't go for a board with only 2 DIMM slots unless you're putting in 16GB or more to start with. 8GB is on the verge of being just too little imo and having the option to upgrade later on is really worth it.

 

[Noob-Noob]

Yep, that is true I guess. Still I wouldn't go for a board with only 2 DIMM slots unless you're putting in 16GB or more to start with. 8GB is on the verge of being just too little imo and having the option to upgrade later on is really worth it.

And that's exactly why i suggested he goes for this with the money he saves on the MB http://www.rebeltech.co.za/1866-213...suppo.html?search_query=16gb+2133&results=128

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

And that's exactly why i suggested he goes for this with the money he saves on the MB http://www.rebeltech.co.za/1866-213...suppo.html?search_query=16gb+2133&results=128

Shiny!

 

[saa044]

Anyone have a Gigabyte 1150 ITX board and want a Gigabyte 1150 Matx board with 2 pci-e? lol. I am SO in the mood to go ITX.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Anyone have a Gigabyte 1150 ITX board and want a Gigabyte 1150 Matx board with 2 pci-e? lol. I am SO in the mood to go ITX.

mITX ftw

What case you looking at getting? Love the Phanteks one (although it isn't exactly very mini).

http://www.wootware.co.za/phanteks-...-steel-windowed-mini-itx-desktop-chassis.html

 

[saa044]

mITX ftw

What case you looking at getting? Love the Phanteks one (although it isn't exactly very mini).

http://www.wootware.co.za/phanteks-...-steel-windowed-mini-itx-desktop-chassis.html

http://www.wootware.co.za/cfi-8989-...-power-supply-compact-cube-size-mini-itx.html

or

http://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-cc-9011060-ww-380t-graphite-white-mini-itx-desktop-chassis.html

The second one makes me want to go ITX, just fell in love with that case. Yours also looks stunning.

 

[ponder]

And that's exactly why i suggested he goes for this with the money he saves on the MB http://www.rebeltech.co.za/1866-213...suppo.html?search_query=16gb+2133&results=128

You know what, I still like this,

My build since these very nice people showed me carbonite.

Gigabyte motherboard, I5 4590 CPU and 2 x 4GB 1600Mhz ram, new, bundle - R3200
Gigabyte 760 Windforce Gpu secondhand - R1800
Antec 750W Gaming Psu Bronze rated + - R750
Grand Total - R5750

The PC performs exceptionally well. Plays anything I throw at it. I must add that I have a 20" LG Screen and don't and cant do 1080P on it. But those prices on carb is very good.

It might not be the latest stuff but it will allow you to get a monster GPU from all the savings which will kill that new skylake build I listed when it comes to gaming.

 

[Soul Assassin]

You know what, I still like this,


It might not be the latest stuff but it will allow you to get a monster GPU from all the savings which will kill that new skylake build I listed when it comes to gaming.

The i5 4590 is actually faster than the i5 6500 and it will make zero difference in games, with the money he saves he can buy a GTX 980 which will just about double his FPS in all games.

GTX 960 vs GTX 980

 

[Kwaai]

Friend of mine is building a PC and has listed the following:

http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/razer-deathadder-chroma-gaming-mouse-948.aspx R1,400.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-c...engeance-mm200-extended-gaming-mouse-pad.html R603.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/cmstorm-quickfire-xt-red.html R1,250.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/carbide-s...dition-silent-gaming-atx-desktop-chassis.html R1,760.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/msi-h97-g...pset-socket-1150-atx-desktop-motherboard.html R2,100.00
http://carbonite.co.za/members/29022-potterh/ R1,700

Total: R8,813.00


Any advice on changes?

 

[Soul Assassin]

Friend of mine is building a PC and has listed the following:

http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/razer-deathadder-chroma-gaming-mouse-948.aspx R1,400.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-c...engeance-mm200-extended-gaming-mouse-pad.html R603.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/cmstorm-quickfire-xt-red.html R1,250.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/carbide-s...dition-silent-gaming-atx-desktop-chassis.html R1,760.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/msi-h97-g...pset-socket-1150-atx-desktop-motherboard.html R2,100.00
http://carbonite.co.za/members/29022-potterh/ R1,700

Total: R8,813.00


Any advice on changes?

He doesn't have a GPU?

 

[Kwaai]

I forgot to add he already bought a 280x, he'll be reusing some parts from his older machine. Those listed are the parts that are needed to finish the new one.

 

[Neoprod]

2 grand on a mouse and mousepad to game on a GPU that's coming up for 3 years old :wtf:

 

[Soul Assassin]

2 grand on a mouse and mousepad to game on a GPU that's coming up for 3 years old :wtf:

View attachment 367483

Wasn't going to say anything but... my thoughts exactly.

Also a R2200 motherboard for a CPU that can't overclock. I'm sensing he is going for style over substance.

 

[Neoprod]

Some men just want to watch the money burn.

 

[saa044]

You know what, I still like this,


It might not be the latest stuff but it will allow you to get a monster GPU from all the savings which will kill that new skylake build I listed when it comes to gaming.

hehe thanks. I actually have a Gigabyte Gtx 760 on this system, it does what I want it to. But yeah maybe next year I might get the 480 or a way cheaper 970/980.

 

[Kwaai]

2 grand on a mouse and mousepad to game on a GPU that's coming up for 3 years old :wtf:

View attachment 367483

Wasn't going to say anything but... my thoughts exactly.

Also a R2200 motherboard for a CPU that can't overclock. I'm sensing he is going for style over substance.

I just copied and pasted it as is from the parts he chose. Do you have any recommendations to a better set of parts?

 

[ponder]

I just copied and pasted it as is from the parts he chose. Do you have any recommendations to a better set of parts?

Those are not really 'parts' per se but accessories which he is spending a schiteload of money on and will contribute fsckall to his fps scores. He's obviously after image & looks and that's not something we can help with. You see this quite often on the net where someone builds a pc with a fancy case, led lighting, water cooling etc etc and then puts an i3 on a z series MB with a 750ti gpu. But hey it looks good to them and if that is what matters to you it's ok as it's your money.

 

[Soul Assassin]

Friend of mine is building a PC and has listed the following:

http://www.evetech.co.za/PC-Hardware/razer-deathadder-chroma-gaming-mouse-948.aspx R1,400.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/corsair-c...engeance-mm200-extended-gaming-mouse-pad.html R603.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/cmstorm-quickfire-xt-red.html R1,250.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/carbide-s...dition-silent-gaming-atx-desktop-chassis.html R1,760.00
http://www.wootware.co.za/msi-h97-g...pset-socket-1150-atx-desktop-motherboard.html R2,100.00
http://carbonite.co.za/members/29022-potterh/ R1,700

Total: R8,813.00


Any advice on changes?

Ask your friend if he really need a mouse and mouse pad combo that costs more than the CPU.

I'm sad to say but seeing as he already has a GPU it's a bit late to ask now, for the price he paid for the 280X and the money he could've saved on "cool looking" accessories he could've bought a GTX 970 or R9 390, which would've given him ~20FPS more in most games.

 

[Solarion]

Guys you've given some awesome advise just skimming over the thread earlier. Thanks a ton. Still need to decide whether to get the cheaper asrock motherboard or the one Ponder linked. I'm a bit of a Gigabyte/Asus fan and never bought asrock before.

http://www.rebeltech.co.za/lga1151/...ta6g-on.html?search_query=H110M-DGS&results=2

http://www.rebeltech.co.za/lga1151/...ipset-lga1151-2x-dual-channel-ddr4-2133-.html

F'ing busy today so will pop back and go over your posts in more detail.