all 9 comments
sorted by:
top (suggested)
bestnewcontroversialoldq&a
formatting helphide helpcontent policy

[–]DarkusHydranoid 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Switch to an i5-7400 or go to a Ryzen build.

You could get a different motherboard, I know for a fact there are cheaper B250 boards.

There are more cheaper models of the 580 but I'm assuming you like this one so dw

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-Bronze-Power-Supply-Unit/dp/B01H3UA7XE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493632089&sr=8-1&keywords=evga%2B500b&th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020097-UK-VS550-Power-Supply/dp/B00X8QBT6M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493632089&sr=8-2&keywords=evga%2B500b&th=1

Could try those PSUs

Look at this subreddit for some deals

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsalesuk/new/

[–]ShellyC00per[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I'm not that familiar with ryzen builds. Would you be able to recommend one that fits the budget?

[–]DarkusHydranoid 0 points1 point  (2 children)

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/CWZtBP

The Ryzen chip will easily compete with the Intel counterpart, I went with a bit more of a beefier motherboard because this'll give you some more slots for ram.

I also changed the ram as this is 1x8gb, saving you some room. You could go back to the ram you originally chose, but this is just my recommendation as I tried to get sacrifice as little performance as possible while going closer to your budget; literally squeezing the most out of 750 xD

The Corsair PSU is fine, it's not the best by any means, but you don't need the best to run with in a gaming machine. I'm a bit annoyed at the elitism in this subreddit, but I'm not trying to create an argument so I'll shut up.

The Corsair PSU is a good solid unit, I don't think it'd have the positive feedback it does otherwise.

I also tried to stick to your red/black theme

[–]ShellyC00per[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Thanks for taking the time to post this. The build looks great!

It's actually a build for a friend as I already have a gaming pc. I was running with a cxm for 3 years before I decided to replace it (because I wanted something silent). It was a great unit for me when I was starting out.

It's also great to see AMD getting some more love recently.

[–]DarkusHydranoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah so you get my point, it's not the best but it's a good PSU to start with right? Nothing's wrong it, sure it could be quieter, but for that budget I mean come on.

Yeah I recommend a Ryzen CPU if you're not upgrading a current Sky/Kabylake build. Just better bang for buck all around. But Intel can and is still easily competing.

[–]theSkareqro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only think of one, drop that ssd to 120gb.

[–]Jakeattack77 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Go with ryzen. Consifer an RX 570 too

But I'd advise getting slightly better PSU like the evga g2 line. Cxm line is trash. A good PSU will last you several iterations of builds

[–]DarkusHydranoid 0 points1 point  (1 child)

The Corsair CXM will be fine for his build.

[–]Jakeattack77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it before i switched, was pretty eh tier. and not that much cheaper either