New gaming pc

metalfest

hey lads,
currently have an old out of date laptop, instead of buying a new one i figure just get a desktop,
I would like to be able to play games such as COD, Battlefield , maybe some mmorpg's ,
I have no idea how to put a build together myself, would i be able to get a decent gaming + allround pc for about €1000? thanks

Monotype

€1K isn't really a budget PC. I assume since you're moving from a laptop that the budget has to include speakers/keyboard/mouse/screen/operating system?

You should be able to build a reasonable gaming PC even if this is the case. It isn't hard to put together with a few guides and the manuals.

metalfest

Monotype wrote: »

€1K isn't really a budget PC. I assume since you're moving from a laptop that the budget has to include speakers/keyboard/mouse/screen/operating system?

You should be able to build a reasonable gaming PC even if this is the case. It isn't hard to put together with a few guides and the manuals.

I have speakers, mouse, keyboard,
I also have a small screen, about 15" , low end but works.

Will definitely need OS tho .

after looking around I assumed wrongly that most gaming pc's cost a few grand, my bad

EDIT: also, i was thinking about 1000 Max, Would rather if it was 700 -800

but would this be decent from novatech

metalfest

hey lads,
currently have an old out of date laptop, instead of buying a new one i figure just get a desktop,
I would like to be able to play games such as COD, Battlefield , maybe some mmorpg's ,
I have no idea how to put a build together myself, would i be able to get a decent gaming + allround pc for about €1000
I have speakers, mouse, keyboard,
I also have a small screen, about 15" , low end but works.

Will definitely need OS tho .

was hoping to not have to spend more than 800 or so,
but a few of the pc's at novatech seem very good
this
and this

was hoping to find something that will not be outdated for a while, and that is easily upgraded when that time comes.
thanks

Unregistered.

metalfest wrote: »

I have speakers, mouse, keyboard,
I also have a small screen, about 15" , low end but works.

Will definitely need OS tho .

after looking around I assumed wrongly that most gaming pc's cost a few grand, my bad

EDIT: also, i was thinking about 1000 Max, Would rather if it was 700 -800

but would this be decent from novatech

Works out at just under €1050 excluding an OS!
Just as a demonstration, I've put together a shopping basket of all the parts on komplett.ie. Komplett is not the cheapest place on-line (I just find them quicker to put together a basket:P) to order these things, so shop around, however it is a good example of the savings that can be made if you shop around. :



I've gone for an exact replica oh the Pc on novatech (ex. PSU, it was overkill anyway) and it came in at over €100 cheaper!!! And even more savings can be made by dropping that case, going for a 600/550w PSU (depending on what you plan on doing in future). Also, the x6 is great value, but it aint cheap - not to mention surplus to requirement - so if you decide to go for something robust like an (intel) i5-760 + P55 or even an (amd) x4-955 then that is at least another €100 saved!

If that's not reason enough to put it together yourself, then I can guarantee done myself for €20

massy086

not great value when you add windows it shoots up to 845

Solitaire

Unregistered. wrote: »

Works out at just under €1050 excluding an OS!

Epic and spectacular thread fail Offending posts merged with OP's new thread!

metalfest

Unregistered. wrote: »

Works out at just under €1050 excluding an OS!
Just as a demonstration, I've put together a shopping basket of all the parts on komplett.ie. Komplett is not the cheapest place on-line (I just find them quicker to put together a basket:P) to order these things, so shop around, however it is a good example of the savings that can be made if you shop around. :


I've gone for an exact replica oh the Pc on novatech (ex. PSU, it was overkill anyway) and it came in at over €100 cheaper!!! And even more savings can be made by dropping that case, going for a 600/550w PSU (depending on what you plan on doing in future). Also, the x6 is great value, but it aint cheap - not to mention surplus to requirement - so if you decide to go for something robust like an (intel) i5-760 + P55 or even an (amd) x4-955 then that is at least another €100 saved!

If that's not reason enough to put it together yourself, then I can guarantee done myself for €20

riiight :eek:

you clearly know far more than me, would I be able to get a decent machine for less so?
one that wouldn't struggle with newer games ?
btw where are you based

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metalfest wrote: »

riiight :eek:

you clearly know far more than me, would I be able to get a decent machine for less so?

Will you be just using the PC for gaming? Will you be upgrading your monitor down the line?
You can have a build with i5-750/60 + GTX460(> HD 5770) for about €750 (ex. OS) which is fairly decent!

metalfest

Unregistered. wrote: »

Will you be just using the PC for gaming? Will you be upgrading your monitor down the line?
You can have a build with i5-750/60 + GTX460 for about €750 (ex. OS) which is fairly decent!

i probably will upgrade the monitor in a few months,
i know a guy who fixes computers and I might be able to get Win7 from him if i can track him down so ex OS will probably be ideal

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metalfest wrote: »

i probably will upgrade the monitor in a few months,
i know a guy who fixes computers and I might be able to get Win7 from him if i can track him down so ex OS will probably be ideal

Gaming-wise, you'll have a better build for €750 than the one you linked from novatech.


For example:


Delivered €30, they will also put it together for an extra €20.

Edit: the GTX460 may be overkill.

metalfest

so which is the best deal and how do i go about building the actual machine? does it run with no OS- sorry very new to this

JayMul

http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/5945479/art/intel/gamer-intel-core-i5-650-2.html

That would leave you with enough to buy a decent monitor, other extras and the OS. It's a reasonably hi-spec PC for gaming. HDD is a tiny bit small, but they are simple to replace.

Unregistered.

metalfest wrote: »

how do i go about building the actual machine?

It's not hard if you have an interest in computers and have ever played with lego when you're a child. There are plenty of online guides, though try keep to the ones published in the last 3/4 years.

metalfest wrote: »

does it run with no OS- sorry very new to this

No, but you can download a very good one for free and install it on a usb stick if you want to try it out.

metalfest

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It's not hard if you have an interest in computers and have ever played with lego when you're a child. There are plenty of online guides, though try keep to the ones published in the last 3/4 years.

No, but you can download a very good one for free and install it on a usb stick if you want to try it out.

it's tempting especially what with me entering computer science in college,

is that pixmania link better or worse than my own build would be?

Unregistered.

metalfest wrote: »

it's tempting especially what with me entering computer science in college,

ZOMG I STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE!

/spaz-attack

metalfest

Unregistered. wrote: »

ZOMG I STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE.

/spaz-attack

lollercopter.....:rolleyes:

massy086

pizmania build is muckkkk go with Unregistered build

Unregistered.

massy086 wrote: »

pizmania build is muckkkk go with Unregistered build

Use it only as a guide. You may want a different case or a GFX card from a different vendor, maybe a wireless card.

metalfest

Unregistered. wrote: »

Use it only as a guide. You may want a different case or a GFX card from a different vendor.

cheers,
should your build run most games well yeah?
is there much room for error when putting it all together?

shinfujiwara

metalfest wrote: »

cheers,
should your build run most games well yeah?
is there much room for error when putting it all together?

His build with the GTX 460 is a very good one, it's stronger than mine and I can play new games at 1080p with no major problems. You should go with something similar IMO.

And mount a desktop computer is a very easy thing, if you have never done that and want a good job, you can pay them as he said.

But again, if you want to do it by yourself, you just need to follow some instructions, clarify some doubts with google and use a bit of common sense.

Good luck

Skalragg

I could recommend seperate parts, but if you dont want to build it yourself,

Use http://www.overclockers.co.uk

Their PC's are well built and usually highly superclocked,

about 750e will get you overclocked i3 machine which would run anything on market with ease

personally I would take time to build your own machine, its an enjoyable learning experience

VenomIreland

Skalragg wrote: »

Their PC's are well built

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=67581516
:rolleyes:

JayMul

I think Overclockers are a bit overpriced myself and judging by some of the stories might be best to steer clear. Pixmania I had no idea it just looked like a decent budget build that you could add to, good to hear some feedback.

Novatech look like the business, I found a lovely bundle that has everything I need. Comes without HDD, GFX and optical drive which are all things I have, I needed everything else, I couldn't find that type of bundle anywhere else :cool: