http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/
I am considering getting a gaming pc. My budget is £1000 (with out VAT).
What do to recommend from that site or any other site?
Not getting alienware
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http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/
I am considering getting a gaming pc. My budget is £1000 (with out VAT).
What do to recommend from that site or any other site?
Not getting alienware
Build your own, I regret not building it myself. I'm sure others would agree.
I built my own, and definitely didn't regret it. I would recommend you do the same.
Your be surprised on what you can actually build and get from a machine if you do purchase the parts and self build. Assuming you don't need a monitor, mouse and keyboard replacement £1k can build you a beast. But the machine im looking to build which is pretty much on par with a friends machine comes to about £850ish with some overclocking viable too!
Well can someone give me a list of what i need?
I've never built a computer before. :$
power Supply
Motherboard
Graphics Card
Hard Drive
CPU
(Optional) Aftermarket CPU cooler
RAM
Case
Optical Drive (Go with DVD if you don't plan on playing bluray)
Windows Copy
(Optional) Keyboard
(Optional) Mouse
(Optional) WiFi Adapter
(Optional) Speakers
(Optional) Screen
If you've been shown how to build one build one, if not you'll probably **** up the parts with static when you try and put them in.
I got a laptop for 600 squid that can play skyrim on, ultra, so really you needn't pay high prices.
www.reddit.com/r/buildapc
They have everything you need and you can ask them about what you should buy. I'll always recommend em :>
**, pick up a fifteen pound book on how to build a computer. And then before you start building touch a radiator to disperse static (And don't wear socks).Quote:
Originally Posted by Accipiter
Difference?Quote:
Originally Posted by Chippiewill
Also static? If I do what you say, touch a radiator and don't wear socks will that prevent any static messing up the parts?
Lastly do you have any recommendation for the parts?
Huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas
Radiators ground you dispersing any static charge you build up. Socks cause you to build up static for some reason I always forget.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas
i5 2500k CPUQuote:
Originally Posted by Thomas
Asus or Gigabyte Motherboard ~ £100-£150
GTX 560 or GTX 580
8GB of RAM
Around a £100 case, go for E-ATX case if you want an easier install process or go for ATX if you think you'll be fine (Suppliers: Coolermaster, Antec, Corsair, Thermaltake)
Around a 650W power supply with 80 plus rating, also respectable supplier (Known brand like Coolermaster, Corsair, Antec OCZ, Be quiet, Thermaltake)
Whatever hard drive, 7200RPM and SATA-III minimum
Windows 7 Home Premium OEM
Around a £20 aftermarket CPU cooler
DVD drive around £12-18
23/24" screen
I wouldn't go water cooling since it's your first build.
Do a dummy set of parts based off that, post it here and we can start getting an idea of improvements to it. Choose the parts off ebuyer.com.
Edit: Got this out my PC magazine
http://i.imgur.com/KrdgP.jpg
Scrap that sound card, get better RAM, and generally improve that spec and you'll have a decent system.
I....ugh....think he doesn't know what the difference is between a motherboard and a monitor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chippiewill
D:
this is what i have put together:
http://www.ebuyer.com/251596-intel-c...bx80623i52500k
http://www.ebuyer.com/276562-gigabyt...rd-ga-z68ap-d3
http://www.ebuyer.com/267865-gigabyt...-gv-n56goc-1gi (i had a look at the GTX 580 but they were around £400 :P)
http://www.ebuyer.com/268195-kingsto...333d3e9sk3-12g (getting this is £40-60 cheaper then 8GB ram :S)
http://www.ebuyer.com/151928-coolerm...rc-840-kkn1-gp
http://www.ebuyer.com/159920-antec-t...761345-07660-9 (highest amount of rating i could find)
http://www.ebuyer.com/193712-wd-1tb-...4mb-wd1002faex
http://www.ebuyer.com/259863-microso...ia-1-gfc-02050
http://www.ebuyer.com/245032-coolerm...r-vtps-28pk-r1
http://www.ebuyer.com/176026-liteon-...oem-ihas124-19
http://www.ebuyer.com/161554-iiyama-...-ple2407hds-b1
Total cost: £1100 arpx.
And were I live i don't have to pay VAT which brings this down too: £930
Is it possible to make it even cheaper? have i got some unnecessary stuff?
Very good place for starters I agree. +RepQuote:
Originally Posted by Nemo
You're kidding right? Right?? :LQuote:
Originally Posted by Thomas
I don't play games too much. Just Habbo xD
Edited by Jordan (Forum Super Moderator): Please stay on topic
yh after i posted that i realised that was a stupid question :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Hashterix
Found this on reddit and its a lot more affordable and can run skyrim on ultra.
CPU Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor $149.99 [@]@ Microcenter Motherboard Biostar TZ68A+RCH ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $99.99 [@]@ Newegg Memory G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $29.99 [@]@ Newegg Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $68.95 [@]@ Office Depot Video Card Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB Video Card $159.99 [@]@ Newegg Case Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99 [@]@ Amazon Power Supply SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply $89.99 [@]@ Amazon Optical Drive LG GH22NS70 OEM DVD/CD Writer $20.99 [@]@ Newegg Monitor Hannspree HF225DPB 21.5" Monitor $89.99 [@]@ Newegg Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) $99.99 [@]@ Newegg Keyboard Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard $29.99 [@]@ Newegg Total Prices include shipping and discounts when available. $889.85
I've never worried about static and never killed anything. You'll be fine so long as you don't purposely build up a load of static whilst building it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas
Ok, i'll still stay away from socks :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Recursion
Also, forgot to add, a lot of hardware is way cheaper in the USA.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas
I'd try and push the budget, that's only around £600 (£650 on UK pricing), you can easily fit in a 2500k, a GTX 560TI and a slightly larger screen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas
so if i swap the video card withhttp://www.ebuyer.com/267865-gigabyt...-gv-n56goc-1giand swap the monitor withhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-24-inch-VH242H-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B001TH8OYW/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1323013073&sr=8-9Quote:
Originally Posted by Chippiewill
Better?
Good choice of graphics card. You could save £50 when it comes to the screen though, I bought this one last week and I do recommend it: http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-E2251VR-i...4&sr=1-1-fkmr1Quote:
Originally Posted by Thomas
ahh thanks :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hashterix
Terrible choice on graphics card actually, you want the TI version as it's much better.
http://www.ebuyer.com/254405-asus-gt...-dcii-2di-1gd5
ok thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chippiewill
Just out of curiosity, what could i downgrade to make my pc cheaper? but still good for gamingQuote:
Originally Posted by Chippiewill
hard drive, optical drive, keyboard, mouse (Although a comfortable mouse IS imperative). Case to a VERY small extent. Also choosing a motherboard with just the bits you need (Sata ports, PCIE slots, RAM slots etc.)
From what you have listed, I'm not sure how i could downgrade to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chippiewill
Do you recommend i buy all the parts from the save place (saves money on postage?) or but all the parts from the 'recommended/chosen' place?