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New gaming build

  • 23-04-2016 09:29PM
    #1
    Crann na Beatha
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    Digital Solitude
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    Can you fill this out please?

    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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    Crann na Beatha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭Crann na Beatha


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  • #4
    Eoinmc97
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 403 ✭✭Eoinmc97


    Core i5 6600K: €235
    BeQuiet CPU Cooler Dark Rock Pro 3: €50
    MSI Z170A Motherboard: €130
    8GB DDR4 2400MHz RAM: €40
    2TB Seagate Barricuda: €70
    Samsung EVO 850 256GB SSD(can bump up to more): €90
    NZXT H440 Case: €130
    GPU (will explain below)
    XFX TS Series 650W PSU: €70
    Windows OS: €110 legit or €40 from sites like Kinguin etc.
    Keyboard: Take a look around at these. I don't know if you want clicky, loud, mechanical or RGB keyboards. I currently use the Steelseries Apex M800 andI love it (got it in sale though, as it is expensive)
    Mouse: I use the Steelseries Rival 300 and am very satisfied. The Rival 700 looks good for that extra thumb button and vibration support.
    Monitor: Acer has an IPS 1440P monitor for around €165 at Scan.co.uk
    Total: €810+ GPU, Monitor, Peripherals
    June will see the launch of new GPUs from AMD and nVidia, so hold out until then. If they don't perform as good as the current flagships, I recommend buying the Fury X or the 980Ti.


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