Gaming pc

Slippin Jimmy

1. What is your budget? [€xxx]
Between €1000-€1400

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)
Gaming- Cities Skylines, Prison Architect, Flight Simulator, Euro Truck Simulator, Train Simulator etc. Want to run these on max settings

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.]
No


5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]
Yes

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]
24" preferably


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

Need all of the above


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

No


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

Credit/debit card


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

Next 2 weeks


I must add that I would like the pc to come already built. I really can't build the machine myself.

MarkAnthony

If you can build Ikea furniture you can build a PC. You'll get way more for your money but if you want to go prebuilt; I just did a quick check and MESH are still in business. Very customisable systems I speced out a i5 Skylake with a 390 came to £1089 + whatever delivery to Ireland is. You can play with the specs to get it within budget.

I used to work for them and they, along with all the other UK builders used to sell review machines at very close to cost. Now by the time the review machines have hit the website as in the above link they're usually a bit older, best to get the out of the UK PC mags if possible. They usually wont customise as they don't really want you buying them but you get the occasional bargain.

Slippin Jimmy

Does anyone else have any suggestions? I honestly don't know where to start.

Digital Solitude

i5 4xxx or i5 6xxx are the processors you should be after, with a GTX 970 or R9 390 graphics card. Anything less and you're being robbed for €1200 or so.

TerrorFirmer and Bloodbath might have a few PCs in your price range on adverts

Slippin Jimmy

Digital Solitude wrote: »

i5 4xxx or i5 6xxx are the processors you should be after, with a GTX 970 or R9 390 graphics card. Anything less and you're being robbed for €1200 or so.

TerrorFirmer and Bloodbath might have a few PCs in your price range on adverts

Thanks Digital Solitude. I had a look at those users adverts, nothing really jumped out at me.

I was looking at PC Specialist. How good are these guys? Would you recommend a setup for me? I'm sorry for asking but I am completely lost.

MarkAnthony

Pretty bloody expensive IIRC.

Digital Solitude

Where are you based Jimmy?

Slippin Jimmy

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Where are you based Jimmy?

I'm based in Navan mate.

MarkAnthony

I know that it seems everytime someone comes on here everyone goes build it yourself.

I had the bright idea as there are so many people great at specing out builds that I'd try giving out pre-built specs. Honestly though they are such poor value for money. Is there no PC shop in Navan that would charge you a couple of hours labour to assemble some parts you brought in. People here would spec the machine for you and tell you where to order.

Digital Solitude

Or a mate with regular motor function, its really no big deal.

I ask as a local boardsie may be willing to help out.

I'll have a look at dabs for a PC

Digital Solitude

This one ain't too badly priced, is a nice PC.

http://m.dabs.ie/products/pc-specialist-vanquish-inferno-ii-intel-core-i5-4460-8gb-2tb-windows-10-pcs-d836904-BKHG.html?catid=15030&src=3#description

CPU €175
2tb HDD €70
Motherboard €60
GPU €220
PSU €50
Case €30
RAM €50
Total €650

That's as a self build, so its not bad value at all. It'll play any game you throw at it, no bother

MarkAnthony

Digital Solitude wrote: »

This one ain't too badly priced, is a nice PC.

http://m.dabs.ie/products/pc-specialist-vanquish-inferno-ii-intel-core-i5-4460-8gb-2tb-windows-10-pcs-d836904-BKHG.html?catid=15030&src=3#description

CPU €175
2tb HDD €70
Motherboard €60
GPU €220
PSU €50
Case €30
RAM €50
Total €650

That's as a self build, so its not bad value at all. It'll play any game you throw at it, no bother

I saw that one too, so maybe PCspecilist wasn't such a bad option to look at?

Digital Solitude

MarkAnthony wrote: »

I saw that one too, so maybe PCspecilist wasn't such a bad option to look at?

PC Specialists i5 machine start at €1100. With a 370 in it, no comparison

MarkAnthony

Must be a dabs, bought loads of them special as the dabs machine is also a PCspeclist machine. We really need a decent boutique builder here. Cant you and Terror go into business? :pac:

Slippin Jimmy

Digital Solitude wrote: »

This one ain't too badly priced, is a nice PC.

http://m.dabs.ie/products/pc-specialist-vanquish-inferno-ii-intel-core-i5-4460-8gb-2tb-windows-10-pcs-d836904-BKHG.html?catid=15030&src=3#description

CPU €175
2tb HDD €70
Motherboard €60
GPU €220
PSU €50
Case €30
RAM €50
Total €650

That's as a self build, so its not bad value at all. It'll play any game you throw at it, no bother

I had a look at that one on dabs. Looks good for my budget. Would I be able to run games at max settings with it?

Where are you sourcing the parts for a self build option?

MarkAnthony

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

I had a look at that one on dabs. Looks good for my budget. Would I be able to run games at max settings with it?

Where are you sourcing the parts for a self build option?

It depends on the resolution. 1080p near enough. 1440p (e.g. 2560 x 1440) no 4K defo not.

Digital Solitude

MarkAnthony wrote: »

Must be a dabs, bought loads of them special as the dabs machine is also a PCspeclist machine. We really need a decent boutique builder here. Cant you and Terror go into business? :pac:

I'd have no issue with buying, building and shipping for anybody but I'm a student so I've no disposable cash to get a business off the ground so I'd need payment upfront.

Can't advertise myself here obviously either

Digital Solitude

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

I had a look at that one on dabs. Looks good for my budget. Would I be able to run games at max settings with it?

Where are you sourcing the parts for a self build option?

It'd run your sims no bother, GTAV or Crysis would be high

Mindfactory.de

Slippin Jimmy

Strongly considering that one from dabs. All I need now is a decent monitor, keyboards and mouse

MarkAnthony

Just grab any old KB and mouse and a HOTAS (google it :P) for sims.

Slippin Jimmy

When I get home from work today I am am going to order that machine off dabs. Thanks to digital solitude and markanthony for their help.

MarkAnthony

Enjoy! I helped a mate of mine build a similar rig with a 960 (Thats the video card and is what determines how good the PC is at games) and he thinks it's the dog's bollocks.

Try and grab yourself a decent 'gaming' 1080p monitor and I think you'll be delighted.

Slippin Jimmy

I'm going to have a look for a monitor this evening. Think a 1080p is a must.

MarkAnthony

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

I'm going to have a look for a monitor this evening. Think a 1080p is a must.

You won't find anything lower these days, higher might over tax the GPU in the system you're looking at. For sims a 21:9 2560x1080 would be lovely. There is one one adverts but the guy is looking for silly money (€400). Note you might have to bugger about with some games to get them to run in Ultra wide formats like 21:9. If you're not happy doing that go with a standard 1080p monitor with a low latency like 5ms or below.