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New build: Gaming PC €800 - €1000

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  • 07-11-2016 12:02pm
    #1
    Enoch_root
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    1. What is your budget? €800-€1000

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming, latest games at 1080p and VR if possible a few months down the road)

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No, Windows 7 available on old HDD)

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? Yes, but not sure if even usable:

    CPU: AMD Phenom II 944
    PSU: Cougar A400 Bronze 80 PLUS 400w
    GPU: XFX R7770
    HDD: Seagate barracuda 500gb (windows 7 home premium) sata
    MOBO: ASUS M5A7BL LE
    RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 DDR3 1333MHZ 8GB 2X4GB

    (Are any of these components still usable? I think I might just take the hard drive and donate the rest, including the case).


    5. Do you need a monitor? Eventually, will make do with a 720p VGA monitor for now.

    5a. If yes, what size do you need. 24 - 144hz eventually

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? No

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? No

    8. How can you pay? Debit card / Credit

    9. When are you purchasing? Next couple of weeks / Month.

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Should be alright


    Was going to pick up:

    Intel i5 6500
    Crucial mx300 275gb SSD
    Radeon RX480 (Based on some videos showing decent VR performance, may also opt for a Freesync monitor at some stage)

    Open to suggestions on the rest!

    Looking for advice on any of the above really. Looking to spend 800 - 1000.

    Cheers!


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