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1st Time Gaming Build Help?

  • 15-06-2011 11:41am
    #1
    EmatoelDiablo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭


    Hey guys I'm looking to build a decent Gaming PC this Summer, but I'm not too sure about what I need. I was thinking maybe:
    Core i5
    6-8gb ram
    1TB Hdd
    But I'm not sure about the rest :p (Especially the Graphics Card)
    Have all the peripherals but upgrade suggestions would be appreciated!
    Hoping to make a few bob this Summer so maybe a budget of €800-€850?
    If this won't do I might stretch :p
    Thanks in advance!
    Emmet
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  • #2
    deconduo
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    From www.hardwareversand.de :

    8GB-Kit G.Skill RipJaws PC3-10667U CL9 - 62,10 €
    Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB (HD103SJ)- 45,14 €
    Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W - 51,99 €
    Samsung SH-222AB bare schwarz SATA - 18,11 €
    Sapphire HD6950 1G GDDR5 PCI-E DL-DVI-I+SL-DVI-D / HDMI / DUAL MINI DP - 94,18 €
    ASRock P67 Pro3 (B3), Sockel 1155, ATX - 101,99 €
    Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155 - 172,44 €
    Cooler Master HAF 912 schwarz, ohne Netzteil - 70,24 €
    Scythe Mugen 2 Rev. B, CPU-Kühler, für alle Sockel geeignet - 33,99 €
    €30 - Shipping

    €780,18 Total

    If you are a student you can get windows for €45


  • #3
    EmatoelDiablo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭EmatoelDiablo


    deconduo wrote: »
    From www.hardwareversand.de :

    8GB-Kit G.Skill RipJaws PC3-10667U CL9 - 62,10 €
    Samsung SpinPoint F3 1TB (HD103SJ)- 45,14 €
    Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 550W - 51,99 €
    Samsung SH-222AB bare schwarz SATA - 18,11 €
    Sapphire HD6950 1G GDDR5 PCI-E DL-DVI-I+SL-DVI-D / HDMI / DUAL MINI DP - 94,18 €
    ASRock P67 Pro3 (B3), Sockel 1155, ATX - 101,99 €
    Intel Core i5-2500K Box, LGA1155 - 172,44 €
    Cooler Master HAF 912 schwarz, ohne Netzteil - 70,24 €
    Scythe Mugen 2 Rev. B, CPU-Kühler, für alle Sockel geeignet - 33,99 €
    €30 - Shipping

    €780,18 Total

    If you are a student you can get windows for €45

    Thanks I'll check into this later :D

    Already signed up to the site to get Windows :):cool:
    Might need a new case as well so maybe the Fractal Design R3? What do you think?


  • #4
    deconduo
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    If you want to spend a bit extra, then yes the Fractal R3 is worth the money :)


  • #5
    GWNiall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭GWNiall


    EmatoelDiablo wrote: »
    Thanks I'll check into this later :D

    Already signed up to the site to get Windows :):cool:
    Might need a new case as well so maybe the Fractal Design R3? What do you think?

    Where do you get the Windows 7 for 45e?


  • #6
    Fluffy88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭Fluffy88


    You need to have a student in your family, or know a student to get it.

    http://www.software4students.ie/Microsoft_Windows_7_Professional_64_bit_Upgrade_Edition-details.aspx


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  • #7
    demakinz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,048 ✭✭✭demakinz


    GWNiall wrote: »
    Where do you get the Windows 7 for 45e?

    http://www.software4students.ie/


  • #8
    EmatoelDiablo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭EmatoelDiablo


    Thought it was only college students at first but I was wrong! 2nd level is fine!


  • #9
    EmatoelDiablo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭EmatoelDiablo


    deconduo wrote: »
    If you want to spend a bit extra, then yes the Fractal R3 is worth the money :)

    Thinking the R3 is the best option now.
    Also, had a good look through your list (which I am very grateful for) and was wondering about the fan. Is the stock cooler in the i5 not sufficient? I'm not thinking of overclocking by the way. Thanks

    Asides from this, I think I'll be getting most of whats on this list!


  • #10
    deconduo
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    If you don't want to overclock then you can save a lot of money by getting a H61/H67 board and an i5-2400 instead.


  • #11
    EmatoelDiablo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭EmatoelDiablo


    deconduo wrote: »
    If you don't want to overclock then you can save a lot of money by getting a H61/H67 board and an i5-2400 instead.

    Thats a decent reduction thanks! The only reason I don't eant to overclock is extreme fear :P


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  • #12
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Overclocking with the 2500K is very easy and gives a nice increase with low risk - you should give it a go - even a small overclock.


  • #13
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    You should try it out, I am, or perhaps get the msi mobo with the overclock button.



    at a quick glance to decs build, no im not going to count, it seems a lot less than 780?
    Edit: sorry, saw it;s just a forgotten 1 on the gfx :)


  • #14
    EmatoelDiablo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭EmatoelDiablo


    Monotype wrote: »
    Overclocking with the 2500K is very easy and gives a nice increase with low risk - you should give it a go - even a small overclock.

    And would the PSU be suitable for overclocking this?


  • #15
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Yeah, you'll be fine as long as you're not going overboard. 4GHz should be easy enough with good cooling like that. You'll still have room left over.


  • #16
    EmatoelDiablo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭EmatoelDiablo


    If I wanted to play Battlefield 3, would this be okay to play it on?


  • #17
    deconduo
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,282 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    EmatoelDiablo wrote: »
    If I wanted to play Battlefield 3, would this be okay to play it on?

    You should have no problems playing on max settings :)


  • #18
    EmatoelDiablo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭EmatoelDiablo


    deconduo wrote: »
    You should have no problems playing on max settings :)

    Man that's legendary! Can't wait now! Half the money earned so far!


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