New PC Build €1000-€1100 budget

Fiddlex

Looking to build a new gaming pc and wanted build suggestions.


1. What is your budget? 1000-1100 euro

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Gaming pc looking to play games like bf3, skyrim, minecraft, wow etc..

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? No

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No totally new build.

5. Do you need a monitor? Yes

5a. If yes, what size do you need? Not fussed on size anything 19'+ will do.

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Maybe a new keyboard and mouse but not really needed.

7. Are you willing to try overclocking?
Yes

8. How can you pay?
Credit Card/Laser/Bank transfer

9. When are you purchasing? End of May/start of June

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Don't need help building

I have no sample build I just wanted to see what builds people put together. This is a gaming pc so gpu is my main focus.

Thank you!

luyolo

Item|Price
BitFenix Shinobi Midi-Tower USB 3.0 black, ohne Netzteil|€55.04
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€53.96
MSI Z77A-G43, Intel Z77, ATX, DDR3|€90.48
Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€212.12
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€35.69
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 OC, 2GB GDDR5, 2x DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort|€388.48
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB SATA 6GB's|€62.56
BenQ G2225HD|€99.00
Crucial M4 128GB SSD 6,4cm (2,5")|€111.29
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€1127.61

Fiddlex

Thanks for the reply mate, your build is spot on. Still deciding what I really want but definitely wanting the 670.if anyone else has any other builds that will help me also.

Craig B

I hear the 7970's OC like a beast, I havent used one myself (still stuck with the home computer, waiting for my custom build wi0th a 7850) so maybe ask around.

Fiddlex

Havent seen the 7970's will take a look at them. Thanks

Fiddlex

I don't mean to double post, but could anyone come up with a similar build above but on dabs.ie or komplett? I'm not 100% sure about HWVS as I would prefer to use a credit card. thanks!

Eboggles

Fiddlex wrote: »

I don't mean to double post, but could anyone come up with a similar build above but on dabs.ie or komplett? I'm not 100% sure about HWVS as I would prefer to use a credit card. thanks!

It'll be a good bit more expensive if you were to go with another company. You're much better off using HWVS as they do PayPal at a 3% charge which still makes them cheaper than dabs or Komplett.

uncle_sam_ie

Item|Price
Corsair - Builder Series CX500 V2 - 500 Watt|€59.95
Power Adapter from Schuko to UK adapter|€0.00
Corsair Carbide Series 300R - Midtowermodel - ATX|€79.95
ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 - Socket 1155 - ATX|€93.95
Crucial M4 SSD 128GB 2.5" SATA-600|€127.00
Sapphire Radeon HD7850 - 2GB - PCI-E|€249.00
Dell 23" - U2312HM - LCD - 8ms - VGA DVI-D|€189.95
Power Adapter from Schuko to UK adapter|€0.00
Seagate 500GB SATA-600 7200rpm 16MB|€79.95
Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz 6MB S1155|€199.95
Shipping|FREE
Total|€1,079.70

To get it with in your budget I went with Sandybridge and a cheaper GPU. It will still do want you though. Get you memory here http://www.memoryc.ie/products/description/8GB_G_Skill_DDR3_PC3_10600_1333MHz_CL9_NT_Series_Desktop_dual_channel_memory_kit-2x4GB_/index.html They're Irish and a great company to do business with.

Fiddlex

Eboggles wrote: »

It'll be a good bit more expensive if you were to go with another company. You're much better off using HWVS as they do PayPal at a 3% charge which still makes them cheaper than dabs or Komplett.

but can you use a credit card with the extra 3% charge? im getting mixed reviews and thought that you cant use a credit card to order even with paypal.


uncle sam that seems like a nice build also, would the 7850 be better than the 560ti?

uncle_sam_ie

7850 is a little better and draws less power. I wouldn't worry about HWVS though. They come highly recommend from the lads here and I've come to trust their judgement. I didn't use them but, I had my own reasons for that. I used Komplett in the end and would recommend them also.

Fiddlex

Yeah I like hwvs and was looking to buy from them as they are the cheapest but it's just the fact that you need to do a bank transfer to order from them..

Also what about removing the ssd for now and put the money towards a better gpu?

uncle_sam_ie

It's up to you but, if it was me I'd go for the SSD you will see the difference it makes to your system. The 7850 will do the job for the games you want to play.

Fiddlex

uncle_sam_ie wrote: »

It's up to you but, if it was me I'd go for the SSD you will see the difference it makes to your system. The 7850 will do the job for the games you want to play.

Yeah I agree, my main concern is the psu. I read up some reviews and doesn't seem good for gaming, I wouldn't mind spending a little more on a better lasting psu. You have any recommendations ?

uncle_sam_ie

The lastest CX's are fine but, if you want a better PSU this one from Dab's is very good. http://www.dabs.ie/products/xfx-550-watt-core-edition-full-wired-80--bronze-psu-7NSW.html?refs=50544&src=3
Review http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=225

Fiddlex

Ok I decided to go with your build although I switched the i5 2500k with a i5 3570k. will the motherboard be able to hand it as its s1155 also?

uncle_sam_ie

Yes but, I'm in the camp that was not impressed with Ivy. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/proof_%E2%80%93_switch_fluxless_solder_thermal_paste_cause_poor_ivy_bridge_overclocking_temperatures

Fiddlex

Yeah I just did some reading up there and decided to just go with the sandy bridge. So I think I am sorted now, thanks for your help mate!

Fiddlex

So I wanted to try to get everything from on place, I picked dabs. does this spec seem good or should I try for something else?

also again sorry for double posting...

Item|Price
Corsair Carbide Series 300R Gaming Case|€74.45
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz LGA1155 6MB|€210.18
ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 S1155 Intel Z68 DDR3 ATX|€88.22
BenQ G2420HD 24" Widescreen 1920 x 1080 HDMI DVI-D VGA LCD Monitor|€168.12
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 XMP|€48.97
Crucial 128GB m4 SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Solid State Drive|€114.82
XFX 550 Watt Core Edition Full Wired 80+ Bronze PSU|€58.59
Seagate 1TB Barracuda SATA 6Gb/s 64MB 7200RPM Hard Drive|€89.44
Sapphire Technology ATI Radeon 7850 920MHz 2GB PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI OC|€242.43
Shipping|€5.44
Total|€1,100.66

Skylinehead

Item|Price
Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€212.12
MSI R7850 TwinFrozr 2GD5/OC, 2048MB DDR5, PCI-Express|€225.39
ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€83.63
8GB-Kit G.Skill RipJaws PC3-8500U CL7|€39.66
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€53.96
Dell UltraSharp U2312HM|€177.47
Crucial M4 128GB SSD 6,4cm (2,5")|€111.29
Seagate Barracuda 7200 1000GB, SATA 6Gb/s|€80.35
Thermalright HR-02 Macho|€33.89
Corsair Carbide Series 500R White, ATX, ohne Netzteil|€97.37
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€1134.12

-CPU is Ivy bridge for the same price
-Better (slightly smaller, but worth it) monitor
-Better case. If you can't afford the 20 quid drop to the 3/400r
-Added a CPU cooler

..Brian..

Fiddlex wrote: »

So I wanted to try to get everything from on place, I picked dabs. does this spec seem good or should I try for something else?

also again sorry for double posting...

Item|Price
Corsair Carbide Series 300R Gaming Case|€74.45
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz LGA1155 6MB|€210.18
ASRock Z68 Pro3 Gen3 S1155 Intel Z68 DDR3 ATX|€88.22
BenQ G2420HD 24" Widescreen 1920 x 1080 HDMI DVI-D VGA LCD Monitor|€168.12
Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 XMP|€48.97
Crucial 128GB m4 SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Solid State Drive|€114.82
XFX 550 Watt Core Edition Full Wired 80+ Bronze PSU|€58.59
Seagate 1TB Barracuda SATA 6Gb/s 64MB 7200RPM Hard Drive|€89.44
Sapphire Technology ATI Radeon 7850 920MHz 2GB PCI-Express 3.0 HDMI OC|€242.43
Shipping|€5.44
Total|€1,100.66

You have a 2500k and Z68 mobo so I assume your going to overclock. You'll need an aftermarket CPU cooler as well so. Something like http://www.dabs.ie/products/xigmatek-big-scorpion-hdt-s1284-77Q6.html?refs=4294946930&q=cpu%20cooler&src=16 although some of the lads may be able to advise a better cooler off Dabs

Fiddlex

thanks for that build but I'm trying to use another site other than HWVS as I would prefer to pay by credit card and HWVS requires a bank transfer.

Fiddlex

..Brian.. wrote: »

You have a 2500k and Z68 mobo so I assume your going to overclock. You'll need an aftermarket CPU cooler as well so. Something like http://www.dabs.ie/products/xigmatek-big-scorpion-hdt-s1284-77Q6.html?refs=4294946930&q=cpu%20cooler&src=16 although some of the lads may be able to advise a better cooler off Dabs

yeah I was wondering about a cooler was going to add one in once the build i posted seemed good for others as I'm not 100% sure about if its good/ if it will all work together.

..Brian..

Fiddlex wrote: »

yeah I was wondering about a cooler was going to add one in once the build i posted seemed good for others as I'm not 100% sure about if its good/ if it will all work together.

well don't buy the one I linked, it wont fit your CPU! opps dam hangover!
Look for something that will fit socket 1155



:EDIT: This looks ok. Review here

:EDIT 2:Or this maybe. review

Skylinehead

Fiddlex wrote: »

thanks for that build but I'm trying to use another site other than HWVS as I would prefer to pay by credit card and HWVS requires a bank transfer.

Use PayPal then, they charge 3% which will work out about €30/35, guarantee it will still be cheaper than dabs.

Fiddlex

Skylinehead wrote: »

Use PayPal then, they charge 3% which will work out about €30/35, guarantee it will still be cheaper than dabs.

my paypal is linked to a credit card also and it says that credit cards wont work with paypal as well

..Brian.. wrote: »

:EDIT: This looks ok. Review here

:EDIT 2:Or this maybe. review

yeah I was looking at the i30 looks good enough.