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gaming pc build €1000 tips??

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  • 27-02-2012 9:51pm
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    war2k10
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭


    well going to build a pc need to buy everything but the monitor need some tips on what to get.


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


    Fill out the questions in my sig, we need more information :)


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    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    war2k10 wrote: »
    Well what type of computer can i build for €1000 don't need a monitor just everything else :o

    1. What is your budget? [€1000]

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

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

    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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


    Fill in the rest of that and someone here will help you pick out parts. Welcome to boards :)


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    war2k10
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭war2k10


    frozenfrozen wrote: »
    1. What is your budget? [€1000]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video/small bit of programming. Games = mw3, fallout nv, bf3....stuff like that, I hope to move on to better games after awhile

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No] I'm using windows 7

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? no

    5. Do you need a monitor? [No]

    5a. If yes, what size do you need. [n/a]

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

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

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [maybe]

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

    9. When are you purchasing? [1 month]

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [Wexford]


    Fill in the rest of that and someone here will help you pick out parts. Welcome to boards :)[/ thank :)


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


    Without GPU:

    Item|Price
    Total build cost: €684.31 + €30 shipping
    Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155|€188.78
    ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€113.16
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€32.63
    Cooler Master HAF 912 schwarz, ohne Netzteil|€72.41
    Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 650W|€69.86
    Samsung SH-222AB bare schwarz SATA|€15.95
    Crucial M4 64GB SSD 6,4cm (2,5")|€85.76
    Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB, SATA II (HD502HJ)|€72.00
    Thermalright HR-02 Macho|€33.76


    Basically assuming the 7870 is decent value and costs around €250-€300 get that. Its being released shortly. Check back a few days before you order.


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    #6
    war2k10
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭war2k10


    Thanks for the help.


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