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  • 26-11-2011 11:01pm
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    nesf
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    Brother and father both want new machines and me to build them. So here's roughly what I'm thinking:

    Brother: Budget around a 1000 Euro including a 24" Monitor. I'm thinking a 128GB SSD with 2TB HD (yes, I know they're expensive). A 6950 or similar, a mobo with Crossfire/SLI capability and an i5 2500K. Using it for gaming, office work and a hell of a lot of online poker.


    Father: Budget nor really important, it's going to be pretty low end. Thinking 21" Monitor, i3 processor, 8GB memory, something lower end like a 5770 or similar. Never going to be used for SLI or similar, going to need a SSD and HD again. Main thing is reliability here.


    Cases for both, I'm thinking of a Fractal Define R3, (both like my Define XL). But for my father a smaller case might be an idea perhaps so I wouldn't mind some ideas here.


    Cannot buy off either HVS or scan.co.uk. I'm thinking of using Overclockers or similar for this. I do have ideas for both builds obviously but ideas and advice always welcome.


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