Building a gaming PC,where to buy cheap parts in Ireland?

zeds alive · 05-03-2013 8:03am #1

Console gamer want to build a PC for around €500 budget , I found this site , but the prices look steep

http://www.custompc.ie/

Can someone link me a cheap Irish site or store for parts? and if not a reliable European one?

Many thanks

uncle_sam_ie · 05-03-2013 8:40am

Help us help you, answer these questions.

1. What is your budget? [€xxx]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/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)

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.]

zeds alive · 05-03-2013 10:42am

Main thing is I know what parts I need , just need to buy them , wouldn't mind supporting an Irish store if the price is competitive with uk&euro stores.

1. What is your budget? [€500]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming]

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [no will build from scratch.]

5. Do you need a monitor? [No]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [no]

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

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

9. When are you purchasing? [In a.s.a.p days]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [No , will try myself come from an mechanical background]

Damo 2k9 · 05-03-2013 11:42am

Trying to build one myself for around the same budget, I have put together a pretty solid build but the only thing im unsure about is the processor. Someone will be able to point me in the right direction with it

uncle_sam_ie · 05-03-2013 11:46am

If your buying a complete system hardwareversand is the best place to go. It comes highly recommended by us here. They don't take credit cards only bank transfers( it's the German way), but all you need to do is go into your bank give them the info and let them take care of it. It's very easy and will save you money. There are no real value Irish sites. And, they my have .ie in their address but actually be from out side the country. Like Dabs.ie (English but,good place to buy single items).
Item|Price
ASRock B75M-GL R2.0, Sockel 1155, mATX|€52.49
Intel Core i3-3220 Box, LGA1155|€102.99
BitFenix Merc Beta|€32.05
Sapphire Radeon HD 7850, 1GB GDDR5|€151.34
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 450W|€45.39
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB SATA 6GB's|€48.11
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€38.84
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€490.20

Building a gaming PC,where to buy cheap parts in Ireland?

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