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Lets build a PC - Help Required

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  • 24-09-2015 2:58pm
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys, Would like your help, On about purchasing a Tower pc,

    I would like a cool funky case(Even a led here or there), I am either thinking of having this beside my home tv or in my office, I require it to be very quite,It would be located quite a distance away from a router so wireless internet is required(Strong wireless signal but not gonna run cat 5 cable all over the house).

    I would mostly be using the computer for internet and streaming but a game or two might be played so I am willing to pay extra for that extra poke.

    I know there is multiple hardware websites and have only recently discovered that hardwareversands has gone under.Whats the cheapest/best website people currently use instead, I'm trying to avoid the UK sites as the price of GBP is gone to the dogs. And I know of the recommended list attached to a sticky page on this forum but wanted peoples prospective.(Links to hardware would be very much appreciated but not required)

    1. What is your budget? [€500-€600]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Internet/Streaming/Word processing/Gaming]

    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? [1920x1080] [Yes]

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Wireless Keyboard/Wireless Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers]

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes]

    8. How can you pay? [Credit Card/Debit Card]

    9. When are you purchasing? [In the next 2 -3 Weeks]

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


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  • Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    i3
    SSD
    1tb HDD
    GTX950
    8gb RAM
    H81M Board
    400w PSU

    For the case, pick your own, you've about €70 to play with.

    If you want it to be quiet I'd forget the lights and ****, get something sound insulated like a Nanoxia


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭Bummer1234


    Legend!..Cheers Digital Solitude


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    There's no wifi actually, meant to add that. Throwing €30 or 40 into a pair of homeplugs is a worthy investment.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭Bummer1234


    Would you recommend any wireless card in particular tho if i wanted to keep plugs free in the room.

    (Only two in the room)


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,076 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Bummer1234 wrote: »
    Would you recommend any wireless card in particular tho if i wanted to keep plugs free in the room.

    (Only two in the room)

    You can get home plugs with pass through so that they don't take up a plug socket.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭Bummer1234


    You can get home plugs with pass through so that they don't take up a plug socket.

    Hadn't even thought about a pass through plugs. Cheers AlmightyCushion


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