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Help with new Gaming PC build

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  • 06-06-2012 7:54pm
    #1
    Zorton
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭


    Hi,
    I am looking to build a new Gaming PC for the home. It will also be used as the family home computer. I wanted to keep the spend down and had the following build in mind:-

    Cooler Master RC-430-KWN1 Elite 430 Midi Tower with Window - Black
    - £39.47
    Gigabyte XKT-1155 Z68AP-D3 Motherboard (Rev 1.0)
    -£75.86
    Asus 1GB GeForce GTX 560TI DirectCUII PCI-E Graphics Card
    - £166.99
    Corsair CMPSU-700GUK Gaming Series GS700 High Performance 700W Power Supply
    - £69.99
    Akasa AK-274CB-4BLS 12cm Blue LED case fan
    - £6.78
    G-Skill 8GBXL Ripjaws X for Intel Sandybridge Platforms DDR3 PC12800 1600MHz 8GB Kit
    - £38.84
    Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB 7200 RPM Internal Hard Disk Drive –£84.65
    Intel Sandybridge i5-2500K Unlocked Core i5 Quad-Core Processor (3.30GHz, 6MB Cache, Socket 1155)
    £157.19

    However, this is coming to about £700 (€840) and excludes a DVD-Rewriter or NIC Card.
    For games - I want it to be able to play Crysis 3, Dark Souls, and any future Unreal Engine 4 games that are due to come out.
    Can I replace some of the components to bring the price down or do I need to stick with this build to get the most out of gaming for the next few years.

    I want to make sure that whatever I build is also upgradable if need be.
    Thank you for all your help.
    Regards,
    Z


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    #2
    Sholden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭Sholden


    Zorton wrote: »
    Hi,
    I am looking to build a new Gaming PC for the home. It will also be used as the family home computer. I wanted to keep the spend down and had the following build in mind:-

    Cooler Master RC-430-KWN1 Elite 430 Midi Tower with Window - Black
    - £39.47
    Gigabyte XKT-1155 Z68AP-D3 Motherboard (Rev 1.0)
    -£75.86
    Asus 1GB GeForce GTX 560TI DirectCUII PCI-E Graphics Card
    - £166.99
    Corsair CMPSU-700GUK Gaming Series GS700 High Performance 700W Power Supply
    - £69.99
    Akasa AK-274CB-4BLS 12cm Blue LED case fan
    - £6.78
    G-Skill 8GBXL Ripjaws X for Intel Sandybridge Platforms DDR3 PC12800 1600MHz 8GB Kit
    - £38.84
    Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB 7200 RPM Internal Hard Disk Drive –£84.65
    Intel Sandybridge i5-2500K Unlocked Core i5 Quad-Core Processor (3.30GHz, 6MB Cache, Socket 1155)
    £157.19

    However, this is coming to about £700 (€840) and excludes a DVD-Rewriter or NIC Card.
    For games - I want it to be able to play Crysis 3, Dark Souls, and any future Unreal Engine 4 games that are due to come out.
    Can I replace some of the components to bring the price down or do I need to stick with this build to get the most out of gaming for the next few years.

    I want to make sure that whatever I build is also upgradable if need be.
    Thank you for all your help.
    Regards,
    Z

    Fill this out:D :
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showt...php?p=74542374


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    #3
    Zorton
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Zorton


    Getting the following message when I click on the link you provided Sholden:-

    The page you requested does not exist on the server.

    Please advise.
    Z


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    #4
    Sholden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭Sholden


    Zorton wrote: »
    Getting the following message when I click on the link you provided Sholden:-

    The page you requested does not exist on the server.

    Please advise.
    Z

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=74542374??

    If that doesn't work

    1. What is your budget? [€xxx]

    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.]


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    #5
    Zorton
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Zorton


    1. What is your budget? [€750]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Internet/Home] (If gaming include which games - Crysis 3, Dark Souls, RPG (Diable 3))

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? No

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No
    5. Do you need a monitor? No

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? - Use a Samsung 22 HDTV Monitor.

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? - No

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? No

    8. How can you pay? - Through company accounts to avail of VAT back.

    9. When are you purchasing? - Now


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    #6
    Sholden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭Sholden


    Item|Price
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€35.93
    Seagate Barracuda Green 7200.12 750GB SATA 3 6GB/s|€77.09
    BitFenix Merc Alpha|€31.61
    Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€53.75
    Sapphire HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 PCI-Express|€221.74
    Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155|€192.84
    ASRock H61DE/S3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€58.25
    Samsung SSD 830 64GB SATA 6GB's Paper Box|€69.18
    Shipping|€18.99
    Total|€759.38

    Bit over budget but it includes ssd. You will probably be able to get it down to 700 with VAT return

    EDIT:
    175 off for Vat return if I did it right.

    EDIT 2:
    Could get this for 700ish with Vat return
    Item|Price
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€35.93
    Seagate Barracuda Green 7200.12 750GB SATA 3 6GB/s|€77.09
    BitFenix Merc Alpha|€31.61
    Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W|€53.75
    Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155|€192.84
    ASRock H61DE/S3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€58.25
    Samsung SSD 830 64GB SATA 6GB's Paper Box|€69.18
    Sapphire HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 PCI-Express|€346.44
    BitFenix Shinobi Midi-Tower USB 3.0 black, ohne Netzteil|€53.92
    Shipping|€18.99
    Total|€938.00
    -VAT=€722.26


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