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Advice needed re PC upgrade

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  • 03-11-2011 12:07am
    #1
    Chipboard
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    We're looking to upgrade our PC and would appreciate any advice. The PC will be used mainly for running Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (not the latest versions) as well as a few of the usual applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook etc).

    One guy we spoke to recommended the following; http://www.elara.ie/productdetail.aspx?productcode=WCEA0Q76EAABU

    Anyone have any opinions on this? Could we get something better for similar money €600 - 700? We would be open to having one built or taking one off the shelf.


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    Tea_Bag
    Registered Users Posts: 4,983 ✭✭✭Tea_Bag


    you can do much better than that.
    read through the thread in my signature and answer as many questions as you can back in this thread. i/someone else will be much better to help you then.

    also, list the specs of your current PC, some parts may be salvageable.


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    Chipboard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 428 ✭✭Chipboard


    1. What is your budget? [€xxx]

    Up to €750.


    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)

    The most taxing applications it will be running is Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.


    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/No]

    Yes.


    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive/Case/PSU/etc.] (If possible state brand and model of the parts to ensure compatibility)

    No, we are going to put our old PC to use for something else.


    5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]

    Yes.


    5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]

    19"


    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [Yes/No]

    N/A


    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.]

    Keyboard and mouse (we want these wired rather than wireless)


    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No]

    No.


    8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser]

    Credit card.


    9. When are you purchasing? [In x days]

    Now.


    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.]

    Midlands.


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


    Item|Price
    Total build cost: €626.41 + €30 shipping
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€33.65
    Crucial M4 64GB SSD 6,4cm (2,5")|€91.00
    LG GH24NS bare schwarz|€16.73
    Antec VP 350W|€35.98
    BenQ G2225HD|€100.98
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit (SB-Version)|€78.65
    Intel Core i5-2400 Box, LGA1155|€162.39
    FRACTAL DESIGN Gehäuse Core 3000 black|€59.10
    ASRock H61M-S (B3), Sockel 1155, mATX|€47.93


    And get any storage hard drive that you can find. If you want to do any gaming you'd want to add a graphics card though.


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