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New Gaming PC Build Advice

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  • 26-04-2020 5:22pm
    #1
    rom9
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭


    Hi all.
    Planning to build or get a prefab with the following criteria. Primarily for gaming but also for some 3D software rendering. Cities skylines (lots of online recommendation say 32GB RAM;overkill?), Skyrim and the likes. 3D software like Solidworks and render software.

    1. What is your budget? [€700-750]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer?

    Primarily for gaming but also for some 3D software rendering. Cities skylines (lots of online recommendation say 32GB RAM;overkill?), Skyrim and the likes. 3D software like Solidworks and render software.

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows?

    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)
    No

    5. Do you need a monitor? No

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

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] N/A

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

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

    8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser] Any of these methods.

    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.] No help needed.


    PC Specialist IE gave this reco for 795 EUR:
    Case
    CIT DARK SOUL BLACK CASE
    Processor (CPU)
    Intel® Core™ i5 Six Core Processor i5-9400F (2.9GHz) 9MB Cache
    Motherboard
    ASUS® H310M-A R2.0: Micro-ATX, DDR4, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs
    Memory (RAM)
    32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 16GB)
    Graphics Card
    2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050 - DVI, HDMI, DP
    1st Storage Drive
    1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
    1st M.2 SSD Drive
    128GB ADATA SX6000 LITE M.2 2280 (1800 MB/R, 1200 MB/W)
    DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
    NOT REQUIRED
    Power Supply
    CORSAIR 350W VS SERIES™ VS-350 POWER SUPPLY
    Power Cable
    1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
    Processor Cooling
    PCS FrostFlow 80 Series High Performance CPU Cooler
    Thermal Paste
    STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
    Extra Case Fans
    2x 120mm Black Case Fan (configured to extract from rear/roof)
    Sound Card
    ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
    Wireless/Wired Networking
    WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
    USB/Thunderbolt Options
    MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
    Operating System
    NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
    Operating System Language
    United Kingdom - English Language
    Windows Recovery Media
    NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
    Office Software
    FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365 (Operating System Required)
    Anti-Virus
    NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
    Browser
    Firefox™
    Warranty
    3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
    Delivery
    2 - 3 DAY DELIVERY TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
    Build Time
    Standard Build - Approximately 12 to 14 working days




    Thanks guys !


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