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glennb · 13-06-2012 11:00am #1

This will be the first time I will be building a computer. I already have an idea of what i want but also wanted to see what the people here suggest in case there is a cheaper or better build for my budget.

1. What is your budget? €450-500
2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Games (Skyrim Hitmanan Minecraft)
3. Do you need a copy of Windows? No
4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? Hard drive
5. Do you need a monitor? No
6. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? I will be buying one at a separate time
7. Do you need any of these peripherals? No
8. Are you willing to try overclocking? If easy and gets a good bit more performance.
9. How can you pay? Whatever
10. When are you purchasing? Depending on total price, preferably next 3-4 weeks
11. If you need help building it, where are you based? Navan Meath
Any help would be great

Eboggles · 13-06-2012 11:05am

ooPabsoo · 13-06-2012 12:06pm

Eboggles wrote: »

That includes a motherboard that will let you overclock.

You can't overclock i3 processors.

Skylinehead · 13-06-2012 12:09pm

ooPabsoo wrote: »

You can't overclock i3 processors.

Good for future upgrade-ability though.

glennb · 13-06-2012 12:55pm

Will the i3 be able to run most games smoothly. I was thinking of an i5 but the mobo is not as good with the build i was thinking of.

Eboggles · 13-06-2012 1:04pm

glennb wrote: »

Will the i3 be able to run most games smoothly. I was thinking of an i5 but the mobo is not as good with the build i was thinking of.

i3 performs very well compared to an i5, with not very large difference between the two, as in 5-15%. And when you factor in that it's 50% cheaper it's a great buy. Most games are relying more in the GPU anyway, so the gap isn't going to increase.
That said the 3570k is a monster processor and you should go for it if you have the funds, as it will be more future-proof due to 4 cores and overclocking.

Crysis 2 is a GPU limited game, so the processor doesn't really matter. More games are becoming like this, so any relatively new quad or dual should be up to the task.

Here's other examples:

ooPabsoo · 13-06-2012 1:15pm

Something like this would do you perfect. I know it's slightly over budget but it's worth it imo...

Eboggles · 13-06-2012 1:17pm

ooPabsoo wrote: »

Something like this would do you perfect. I know it's slightly over budget but it's worth it imo...

Try Hardwareversand, the build you just posted is nearly identical to my €490 build but mine is €40 cheaper.

And that PSU is overkill

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ooPabsoo · 13-06-2012 1:32pm

Eboggles wrote: »

Try Hardwareversand, the build you just posted is nearly identical to my €490 build but mine is €40 cheaper.

And that PSU is overkill .

Yeah I seen your €490 spec. Personally I think it's worth the extra 40 euro though.

The extra 40 goes towards the case, RAM, and PSU.

The Antec 300 is a very good case for the price, faster RAM, and higher powered PSU in case of future upgrades. I think it's worth the extra cash, and plus, the one thing you really shouldn't skimp on is the PSU. Corsair are an excellent brand, so imo it's worth the extra monies

Eboggles · 13-06-2012 1:55pm

ooPabsoo wrote: »

Yeah I seen your €490 spec. Personally I think it's worth the extra 40 euro though.

The extra 40 goes towards the case, RAM, and PSU.

The Antec 300 is a very good case for the price, faster RAM, and higher powered PSU in case of future upgrades. I think it's worth the extra cash, and plus, the one thing you really shouldn't skimp on is the PSU. Corsair are an excellent brand, so imo it's worth the extra monies

The Antec 300 isn't better than the merc, and definitely not better than the shinobi (same price as 300).

That RAM isn't faster, there's no way anyone would notice it in real-life scenarios.

Corsair's PSUs are great, I accept that, but the builder series aren't.

i like crackers · 15-06-2012 10:38pm

I would get i3 personaly.

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