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    PC build help. Very out of the loop!

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    Hi guys,

    I've decided to overhaul my machine completely, and am extremely out of the loop. After a few hours research, I know that I probably want an i5-4690K/GTX 970 build, but I'm struggling when it comes to pitting the entire thing together.

    I've included a link to the quote I've received for a very preliminary build, but I definitely feel like I could shave £s off without sacrificing quality. Basically looking to future-proof, while retaining bang-for-your-buck.

    Any help at all is greatly appreciated (esp with regard to the motherboard - no idea when it comes to that area).

    Cheers

    http://imgur.com/a/L9CfP

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    #2  Edited By Corevi
    • You don't need a sound card unless you are doing professional music production work.
    • 16GB of RAM is overkill, 8 is fantastic.
    • You should get Windows 8.1 instead of 7.

    Otherwise seems great.

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