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gaming pc build

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  • 27-05-2020 12:25pm
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    sham69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I want to build a gaming pc for my son (I havent built a pc in a long time)
    so any advice would be great as I am way out of the loop on modern stuff.

    1. What is your budget? 1000-1200 or so...

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] gaming, video editing, mainly will be used for gaming, gta, fortnite, csgo, cod etc.
    Wants to play at best fps (100+)

    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? [Yes/No] no

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

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

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

    9. When are you purchasing? [In x days] 90 days or so


    Thanks in advance.


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Lots of hardware will get released in the next 3 months.
    It's also impossible to say what the supply-side situation will be like (e.g. manufacturing/shipping delays out of China, BREXIT, etc.).

    Take a look at Logical Increments but do come back closer to buying date.


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    sham69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    thanks for reply.
    Son is just anxious to get an idea what he needs and how much it will work out.
    I will return.
    Thanks again..


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    #4
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    €900-1000 is a good baseline & will get a great machine.

    Contrary to Logical Increments, I'd spend less on the motherboard & 16 Gb RAM and a bigger SSD.
    By the time you're going to buy, B550 motherboards should have launched & will be the default recommendation (over B450/X470/X570).


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