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AgnesIO
30-12-2010, 12:49 PM
Hey,
Trying to build a PC for my sister, currently the build is about £600. I am trying to get it to £500 for her. She isn't a mad computer gamer - she only really goes on games like 'The Sims 3'.
I am pretty sure I have gone overkill on this build, but this is what I ended up with on a first attempt. Recommendations please to get it under £500 :)
I am trying to make sure she can keep it working for many years.
http://oi53.tinypic.com/294p9ip.jpg
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Might just tell her to go with the original plan.. buy: http://www1.euro.dell.com/uk/en/home/deals3/fs.aspx?refid=deals3&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1 - the XPS 15
Recursion
30-12-2010, 01:07 PM
Don't forget you'll need to include Windows with that, I reckon that CPU is overkill too, go for a lower clocked i5/higher clocked i3.
1TB is relatively cheap nowadays, but will she *really* need it? 500GB perhaps might be a better option.
AgnesIO
30-12-2010, 01:08 PM
Need 1 TB?
Not essential, but £40 isn't exactly expensive :P
I changed the i5 to an i3 - price is now £512
If she ain't a gamer, then even something like this would be sufficient: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/198821
And ram: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173122
What about the monitor and speakers, keyboard and mouse?
AgnesIO
30-12-2010, 01:13 PM
What about the monitor and speakers, keyboard and mouse?
Not including that in the budget :)
Trying to make it as cheap as possible - then will stick in £120 for a monitor.
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Current build: http://oi53.tinypic.com/opok8l.jpg
I am happy to use AMD parts - just I don't know how AMD parts work/what is a decent part :P
The cheaper the better.
Don't forget you'll need to include Windows with that
You've ignored Recursion.
Recursion
30-12-2010, 03:10 PM
If either of you are a student, get it for £40 from www.software4students.co.uk
If you add the student Windows onto that build you posted in your last post, she should be ready to go.
AgnesIO
30-12-2010, 04:37 PM
You've ignored Recursion.
Oh I am terribly sorry for missing part of his post :l
If either of you are a student, get it for £40 from www.software4students.co.uk
If you add the student Windows onto that build you posted in your last post, she should be ready to go.
Yeah thanks :) Forgot to reply since I already have a key spare.
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