Cheap computer build feedback

shadow_k

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Heys guys, just wanted to get some feedback on this build for under £350. The computer purpose will be only for basic usage such as browsing the web, running Adobe software (very basic level), word document etc. I didn't add optical drive and operating system because i already have them.
The operating system will be Windows 8.1 professional.
Going to order these parts hopefully before Xmas.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£137.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£57.73 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£30.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£46.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£29.99 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£34.14 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £336.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 

Charlie98

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I just built a very similar build in the Core 1000... it's not a bad case, you could have picked worse.

If I were you, given your stated purpose, I would drop down to an i3 and pick up 2x 4GB RAM instead of just 1x... or, if you have the funds, stick with the i5 and bump up to 8GB RAM.

I like the B85 boards, but you probably don't need it, a H81 would suffice and would save you a little money.... but as it sets, besides the RAM, it looks good.
 

mfenn

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If I were you, given your stated purpose, I would drop down to an i3 and pick up 2x 4GB RAM instead of just 1x... or, if you have the funds, stick with the i5 and bump up to 8GB RAM.

Agree with this. Adobe CSanything will be extremely cramped in 4GB of RAM.

This 8GB Geil DDR3 1600 kit is £50, which takes you up to £356 total. If you can't go over £350 at all, swap the CPU down to the i3 4340 for £120.
 

shadow_k

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Thanks for the feedback guys. The Adobe programs will be Flash and Photoshop and a bit of Fireworks in basic level. The computer will be also used for playing League of Legend but won't require a GPU because the Intel HD 4600 is good enough.

I was thinking of dropping the motherboard to a H81 but most of them don't have front header USB 3.0 and also the computer will be running 12 hours a day and with a cheap motherboard it might cost me more in a long run.

The case TBH i don't like it because of the top mounted power supply. Might reduce the CPU to a i3-4130 and save £50 and get a better case like the Antec 100,302 or any other case that you might recommend £50 or under.

I have looked at pre built computer due to the budget but most of them are so expensive in the untied kingdom and its cheaper to build a computer instead.

If you had £350 budget what sort of computer would you build?
 
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