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Want a €700 Gaming PC.

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  • 06-10-2015 5:45pm
    #1
    LWGDion
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭


    So I am looking to get a gaming pc worth around the €700 euro mark.

    1. What is your budget? €700

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Light enough gaming at the start but plan to play newer games eventually. But for now CSGO etc.
    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/No] Yes

    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] 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.] Wireless card. And a keyboard and mouse if budget allows it

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No] No

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

    9. When are you purchasing? [In x days] ASAP

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.]


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    #2
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    i5 4460 €175
    B85M board €50
    8gb RAM €40
    Case €40
    120gb SSD €60
    1tb HDD €50
    400w PSU €50
    GTX960 €200
    Total €660

    Windows is €20
    Get homeplugs for internet €40

    Prices from mind factory.de

    Any questions ask away


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    #3
    LWGDion
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭LWGDion


    Wow thanks for the help digital. It seems to be a pretty good build you gave me. Thanks a million.
    I will come back to you if I need any further help


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    #4
    LWGDion
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭LWGDion


    Would an i3 4160 be good to use aswell. As I am thinking of using that just to save a bit of money for now and upgrade when it is needed. Is it good?


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    #5
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Yeah itd be sound, I've a few benches of an i3 vs i5 in the Off Topic on this forum


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