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My First PC

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    #2
    CommShepard
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭CommShepard


    CommShepard wrote: »
    Hi


    Total: 1,037.50

    I forgot about the operating system. 32 or 64 bit windows should i choose?
    Do I need win8 if I don't have touchscreen?


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    #3
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users Posts: 5,199 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    Don't buy that graphics card until you see the new AMD range out on the 15th ;)


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    BloodBath
    Registered Users Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    You could save money or upgrade parts by ordering from hardwareversand.de or ordering from Amazon and running everything through Flubbit to save about 12% on the amazon prices.

    You could get a 4670k with a z87 board and a decent cooler so you could overclock the processor or grab a Haswell Xeon E3 1230v3 if you don't want to overclock. It's basically the same as an i7 4770.

    If you fill this in we could recommend the best way to spend your money.


    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
    CommShepard
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭CommShepard


    BloodBath wrote: »

    If you fill this in we could recommend the best way to spend your money.

    1. What is your budget? 1,200
    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Gaming (like Mass Effect, Dragon Age), Video Editing
    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? Yes
    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? No
    5. Do you need a monitor? Yes 23" or bigger
    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Wireless Card, Webcam (w autofocus), Card reader
    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Maybe
    8. How can you pay? Any
    9. When are you purchasing? [In x days] 2-3 weeks
    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? No


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