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Gaming PC, €1000, need final assurances

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    #2
    Vicxas
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    Not bad. What about OS?


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    #3
    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    I've got a bunch of free Windows 7 keys from the MSDNAA from my time as a CS student.


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    #4
    deconduo
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,281 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    Cheaper PSU that will run everything just fine:
    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=30069&agid=1628

    You can used the money save to get more RAM:
    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=44319&agid=1192

    Might be worth considering a nicer case with that budget. Maybe this:
    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=38379&agid=631


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    #5
    Moon54
    Registered Users Posts: 1,242 ✭✭✭Moon54


    +1 on getting the 8GB Kit G.Skill RipJaws-X.
    It's better RAM and 8GB would future-proof your machine, for only €16 extra.


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    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    Ok, I ended up ordering this, adding the RAM and case deconduo mentioned, dropping the SSD, and getting an MSi card instead(the XFX one I wanted seems to have been removed). But, it seems I can't transfer the money to HWVS- my online banking with Permanent TSB won't accept sort codes and bank account numbers as long as those I got in my confirmation email. Anyone else used permanent TSB with HWVS?


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    deconduo
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,281 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    You need to use the IBAN and SWIFT codes as its an international transfer. The sort codes only work if you are transferring from a bank inside germany.


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    #8
    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    Ah right, thanks, I thought that alright. For some reason they won't let me make an international transfer either, I guess I'll have to head to a branch tomorrow.


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    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    Actually, screw it, I'm chickening out of this, I'm scared of spending this much money on anything and scared I'll **** up installing the CPU/GPU(I ordered the HWVS build option).

    Can I explicitly cancel the order or if I just don't transfer any money will they forget about it?


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    #10
    jack888
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭jack888


    Jehuty42 wrote: »
    Actually, screw it, I'm chickening out of this, I'm scared of spending this much money on anything and scared I'll **** up installing the CPU/GPU(I ordered the HWVS build option).

    Can I explicitly cancel the order or if I just don't transfer any money will they forget about it?

    Lol


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    #11
    Skerries
    Registered Users Posts: 12,462 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    they will cancel the order in 2 weeks if they don'y get the money
    but you shouldn't be so scared, it's really not that bad and there plenty of people on here who can help you
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    Mr Blobby
    Registered Users Posts: 5,752 ✭✭✭Mr Blobby


    Jehuty42 wrote: »
    Actually, screw it, I'm chickening out of this, I'm scared of spending this much money on anything and scared I'll **** up installing the CPU/GPU(I ordered the HWVS build option).

    Can I explicitly cancel the order or if I just don't transfer any money will they forget about it?
    I hate to be that guy......... But HWVS wont install the CPU heatsink or GPU incase the y get damaged in the post . But I wouldn't worry they are easy to install . The GPU just pops onto the slot and can only go in one way and the heatsink has 4 legs that pop into 4 holes and then it locks .


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    #13
    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    blobby360 wrote: »
    HWVS wont install the CPU heatsink or GPU incase the y get damaged in the post ... The GPU just pops onto the slot and can only go in one way and the heatsink has 4 legs that pop into 4 holes and then it locks .

    I know that HWVS leave those components for the customer to install, and despite your assurances I'm sure I'd find a way to screw it up. I should have done all this anytime in the last two years, when I was housesharing with three people who had built multiple PCs. I wouldn't feel safe with it, the GPU alone is €256, there's no way I could handle that with confidence.

    I guess it's more the money that scares me. It's basically a quarter of my entire bank balance gone in one fell swoop, even though in my new job I'll make it back in a couple of weeks. My want for owning a desktop doesn't outweigh my fear of spending that amount of money. I barely play games anyway because I'm awful at them, and if I wanted to start that's just more expense on a continual basis. No, I'm chickening out of this purchase for now.


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    #14
    Unregistered.
    Registered Users Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭Unregistered.


    Jehuty42 wrote: »
    I know that HWVS leave those components for the customer to install, and despite your assurances I'm sure I'd find a way to screw it up...

    I'll do it for you. Gratis. :)


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    #15
    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    Unregistered. wrote: »
    I'll do it for you. Gratis. :)

    That's nice, but no thanks.


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    #16
    Mr Blobby
    Registered Users Posts: 5,752 ✭✭✭Mr Blobby


    Jehuty42 wrote: »
    blobby360 wrote: »
    HWVS wont install the CPU heatsink or GPU incase the y get damaged in the post ... The GPU just pops onto the slot and can only go in one way and the heatsink has 4 legs that pop into 4 holes and then it locks .

    I know that HWVS leave those components for the customer to install, and despite your assurances I'm sure I'd find a way to screw it up. I should have done all this anytime in the last two years, when I was housesharing with three people who had built multiple PCs. I wouldn't feel safe with it, the GPU alone is €256, there's no way I could handle that with confidence.

    I guess it's more the money that scares me. It's basically a quarter of my entire bank balance gone in one fell swoop, even though in my new job I'll make it back in a couple of weeks. My want for owning a desktop doesn't outweigh my fear of spending that amount of money. I barely play games anyway because I'm awful at them, and if I wanted to start that's just more expense on a continual basis. No, I'm chickening out of this purchase for now.
    Well if are not going to buy a pc now, I would suggest doing some research on building so that when you decide to start your build there won't be a fear of breaking anything .


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    #17
    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    blobby360 wrote: »
    Well if are not going to buy a pc now, I would suggest doing some research on building so that when you decide to start your build there won't be a fear of breaking anything .

    I already know how to build and have watched plenty of videos, but judging by past experiences with similar things and my own clumsiness, I don't think I could physically do it.


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    jack888
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭jack888


    Jehuty42 wrote: »
    I already know how to build and have watched plenty of videos, but judging by past experiences with similar things and my own clumsiness, I don't think I could physically do it.

    Dont be such a pussy.

    Its not hard, its actually hard to break anything.


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    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    jack888 wrote: »
    Dont be such a pussy.

    Its not hard, its actually hard to break anything.

    I am a pussy, not much I can do to change that now. Your advice is appreciated though.


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    #20
    EL_Loco
    Registered Users Posts: 901 ✭✭✭EL_Loco


    get a 3rd party to hold your money, if someone turns up with your computer built and running, they hand over the cash.

    Get the parts over and accept an offer of a free build. You're an awful messer ;)


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    #21
    deconduo
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,281 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    I've built plenty of computers. If you're in Dublin I'll happily build it for you.


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    #22
    Unregistered.
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    Jehuty42 wrote: »
    I already know how to build... but... I don't think I could physically do it.

    Yet you refuse my offer...





    There is something wrong with you.


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    #23
    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    Clearly.


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    #24
    Monotype
    Registered Users Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    The money on components usually doesn't worry people when they start to think about the rate of depreciation.

    If the cost worries you, spend less and buy for your needs - analyse what these needs are and measure them. When you have more confidence in a year or two you can go all out and buy more advanced items.


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    #25
    Unregistered.
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    Hold off on the SSD. Get one 6 months down the line. That way, you'll get that SSS 'wow' factor after getting used to running form a Hard Disk


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    #26
    M00lers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭M00lers


    What an odd thread!!!!


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    #27
    Hank Scorpio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,631 ✭✭✭✭Hank Scorpio


    blobby360 wrote: »
    I hate to be that guy......... But HWVS wont install the CPU heatsink or GPU incase the y get damaged in the post . But I wouldn't worry they are easy to install . The GPU just pops onto the slot and can only go in one way and the heatsink has 4 legs that pop into 4 holes and then it locks .

    They installed my GPU ( 460 ) and heatsink ( CM TX3 ) but i heard of them not installing some stuff before


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    #28
    Jehuty42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Jehuty42


    nuxxx wrote: »
    They installed my GPU ( 460 ) and heatsink ( CM TX3 ) but i heard of them not installing some stuff before

    What was the standard of the build like? Was everything cabled up correctly and sensibly? Did everything work out of the box?


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