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My first build
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01-05-2012 4:41pm#1
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I'm sure they will move it soon, I build a nice gaming rig recently for 500 but that excluded a graphics card, keyboard, mouse, speakers, headset, screen etc... so it probably wouldnt be much help.
Tbh when I said the 500 I knew I would get all the peripherals included with that. Ive seen a lot of builds from the US that are 500$ and seem to be excellent. I assumed 500 euros would be more than enough
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Tbh when I said the 500 I knew I would get all the peripherals included with that. Ive seen a lot of builds from the US that are 500$ and seem to be excellent. I assumed 500 euros would be more than enough
Well keep in mind in the US they do not build tax into the price so all that is extra.
It entirely depends on what you are angling for, but to my mind a gaming rig needs decent juice especially if you are running fraps also!
My Rig is:
Intel i5 2500k
MSI Twin Frozr 6950 Oc'ed Graphic
16gb of RAM (this is piggery but was cheap)
128gb SSD (pulled from old machine)
120gig Raptor HD (pulled from old machine)
1TB Storage drive
Gigabtye z68 motherboard
Coolermaster Silencio Case
Now I can run most things very nicely but its still not top spec by any means, and that lot is well over around 800euro's before any peripherals.0 -
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1. What is your budget? [€600](open to change if necessary but this is my target)
2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing] (Guild Wars 2 will be my target. I know its not spec heavy. Most RTS would also be included, AoE, Total War series)
3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes]
4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Not really. I have some old peripherals Mouse, Keyboard, and Monitor but thats it]
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? [1366x768] [No] (http://www.malihosting.info/malibaelectricstore/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=32&flypage=flypage.tpl&pop=0&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1)
6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [I need a Wireless Card(assume for Wifi?), A Card Reader and Speakers.]
7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Preferably no]
8. How can you pay? [Laser however I do have a 3V card as well]
9. When are you purchasing? [Im currently saving my wages for about 4-6 weeks then I hope to buy all components in one go]
10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [Dublin 15]
Again I am sorry to the Modds but If rather just keep this thread and it be moved, instead of creating a new one and causing confusion,
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Want some numbers eh? Most games can barely make use of two cores, let alone 4. The i3-2120 is a crazy little chip for the price.
As for benchies, Well here ye go
Take into account the below chips are around twice or three times the cost of the 2120. The i5 2400 is around €60 more. The i5 2500k is €190 and the 2600k is€260. Talk about a bargain!
Get the idea?
And as for the other parts, they have been "rigorously tested" by the lads over at PC Building (I have most of those parts in the computer I'm typing this in) for their performance/price/reliability.0 -
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What sort of programs? really to keep multiple programs open (and function) strains the RAM more than the CPU, and you're hardly going to be compiling, rendering and gaming at the same thime, are you?Okay yeah I see what your saying about the preformance. Really does have minimal difference. Id say it would just make a difference when I am running multiple programmes yeh ??
Although stuff like Photoshop and other programs like that can make use of more cores (and threads) in your budget its not really a good idea. You'd have to drop the graphics card down to a 6770/7750 and get a weak i5, around the 2.8ghz range which means less performance in games.
Your choice really.0 -
What sort of programs? really to keep multiple programs open (and function) strains the RAM more than the CPU, and you're hardly going to be compiling, rendering and gaming at the same thime, are you?
Although stuff like Photoshop and other programs like that can make use of more cores (and threads) in your budget its not really a good idea. You'd have to drop the graphics card down to a 6770/7750 and get a weak i5, around the 2.8ghz range which means less performance in games.
Your choice really.
Oh ya never know what my multi-tasking skills are.
But nope your right If I wanna stick within my budget then its the right choice to make. Keep the graphics card and processor the same
Anywways Ill keep all posted as my build progresses! 0 -
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