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Looking to build a Pc

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  • 19-06-2012 11:29pm
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    dav09
    Registered Users Posts: 875 ✭✭✭


    I am planning on building my first pc. Im looking to build one for around 450 euro and I am planning to upgrade it to a gaming pc(install a graphics card) in a few months time or a years time but for now I dont need a graphics card due to the processor. I included some prices at the end that I had previously got. Does anyone have any better recommendations?

    1. What is your budget? aiming at 450(max 500)

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? ] General use(internet, etc), Programming. I am planning to upgrade it eventually in a few months so it will run games but I dont need a graphics card for now due to the processor.

    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

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? No

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Not planning to

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

    9. When are you purchasing? Hopefully in a months time

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based?
    Dont need help.

    Item|Price
    BitFenix Merc Beta|€32.10
    Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 450W|€42.64
    LG GH24NS bare schwarz|€16.43
    8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€37.72
    Samsung HD253GJ 250GB|€52.61
    Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€209.99
    ASRock H61M-S (B3), Sockel 1155, mATX|€40.79
    Shipping|€18.99
    Total|€451.27


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


    Get this motherboard instead:

    http://www2.hardwareversand.de/DDR3/59322/ASRock+Z77+Pro3%2C+Sockel+1155%2C+ATX.article

    The current one you have doesn't allow for overclocking, so it defeats the purpose of getting a K processor. The rest looks good, though are you sure you are ok with a 250GB hard drive.


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    dav09
    Registered Users Posts: 875 ✭✭✭dav09


    Yeah Ill definetly consider that. The 250gb hard drive will do fine. I also have a 500gb external hard drive if I need it. Thanks

    Edit: I think I would need a new heatsink as I dont think the stock Intel heatsink would not be able to handle overclocking


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    Skylinehead
    Registered Users Posts: 11,690 ✭✭✭✭Skylinehead


    Should get a 64GB SSD like the Samsung 830 if you have an external HDD.


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    #5
    dav09
    Registered Users Posts: 875 ✭✭✭dav09


    Skylinehead wrote: »
    Should get a 64GB SSD like the Samsung 830 if you have an external HDD.
    Yeah that probably would make more sense, thanks.


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