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Sitting room gaming & media PC.

  • 24-01-2013 3:52pm
    #1
    James74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks, I'm hoping for some help and recommendations with my PC build...

    With an expanding family I'm going to have to move my gaming to the sitting room. So what I need is a PC that has enough poke for my current gaming (eg. BF3, Arma2 at reasonable details - doesn't have to be 100 fps ultra high settings), hooking up to 50" 1080p TV, also used as a media "acquirer" & player.

    Case would preferably be smallish. Doesn't have to be tiny, but not a large beast of a tower. It's not on display so it doesn't have to be pretty.

    Doesn't have to be silent but if possible no louder than a games console or Sky+ box.

    I suppose what I have in mind is a Steam box type system but with normal media PC functionality (if that makes sense).

    Need to be able to use wireless KB & mouse, and wireless gamepad.

    I'm completely open to suggestions and recommendations. My previous builds were all about big, easy to build and upgrade, towers. Plenty of power without a thought given to noise or size. With this build I know I will probably have to sacrifice speed for lower dB and size :eek:. Anyway, any help or advise much appreciated.

    1. What is your budget?
    €700 - 800

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer?
    Gaming / HTPC / Internet (If gaming include which games - BF3, Arma2 + usual mods, Planetside 2, TF2, L4D2, CS-GO)

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows?
    No, using Win7 64bit.

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer?
    No, keeping old system for work.

    5. Do you need a monitor?
    No

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future?
    1920x1080 50" TV & no.

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals?
    Wireless Keyboard & Mouse, Wireless Card, Card Reader, Wireless gamepad.

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking?
    No

    8. How can you pay?
    Bank Transfer / Credit Card

    9. When are you purchasing?
    Within next four weeks.

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based?
    Inishowen, Donegal


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