€500 budget gamng pc... Possible?

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Hi guys. I've built many a pc but not in the last 5 years. Neighbours kid needs help and wants a gaming PC. His budget is €500 and was looking at a lenovo all in one so I said I'd look and see if I could help him get something together that would actually play some games.

1. What is your budget?
€500

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)
Gaming

Call of duty type games


3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/No]
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)
No

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]
Yes
5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]
19" plus

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.]
All of them except for a card reader

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No]
No. Just keeping it standard cos its not for me.

8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser]
Credit Card

9. When are you purchasing? [In x days]
2-3 weeks

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerr/etc.]
No help needed

Serephucus

See the build I posted here.

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Serephucus wrote: »

See the build I posted here.

Thats a great start. Might tweak it a little to suit needs/budget but its exactly what I needed to get started.

Thanks Serephucus