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How to buy a gaming PC or buy parts to build one

  • 13-04-2013 10:44PM
    #1
    Occono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,098 ✭✭✭


    My brother wants to get a gaming PC, but says the only people who sell to Ireland are massively overpriced, on both pre-made PCs and the parts to build them yourselves. Is he right, if not, what should I recommend to him? He'd prefer a premade one even if it's a bit more expensive. Neither of us are very handy........


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  • #2
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,283 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Make a new post in the building and upgrading forum with this information filled in.

    There are places that provide good prices delivered to Ireland.


    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.]


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