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Change from console to PC

  • 09-11-2013 2:40pm
    #1
    Justwinginit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 577 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys, was thinking of changing from Console to PC for various reasons, and was looking to build something that would last a couple of years before I would have to start upgrading. I'm not a graphics whore, so I won't be looking to max out games, but good quality would be enough. I have this so far, not sure if I'll be needing a monitor yet, I have a keyboard, need gaming mouse(doesn't have to be spectacular, something that's reliable) Don't need windows I have windows 7. Hoping about €500.

    Here's what I've been looking at, any suggestions would be appreciated:)
    Grafix: 650 Ti boost 2gb €130 **Option** R9 270x +€35
    Processor: i3240 €95 **Changed to FX 6300 (same price)
    Mobo: MSI Z77A-G45 €85 **option Gigabyte GA-970-UD3P -€10
    Mem: 8GB €60
    Drive: 1TB €50
    Power: Seasonic S12II 520W €55
    Case: Zalman Z9 €50
    Mouse ? ?

    Total: €525

    What do you think?? and are they all compatible? Cheers.


Comments

  • #2
    davidk11811
    Closed Accounts Posts: 477 ✭✭davidk11811


    An AMD-FX-6300 is much better value for Gaming than an i3 as far as I know.


  • #3
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Yep a 6300 would be a better bet especially if overclocking. I'd try and find the extra money to get yourself a 270x as well.

    You can get them as cheap as €160 and it's just a far better card.


  • #4
    Justwinginit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 577 ✭✭✭Justwinginit


    Do I need to change mobo if I go from Intel to AMD?


  • #5
    fergus1001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭fergus1001


    yes you do different sockets for the cpu


  • #6
    davidk11811
    Closed Accounts Posts: 477 ✭✭davidk11811


    Justwinginit wrote: »
    Do I need to change mobo if I go from Intel to AMD?
    Yes, something like this is fine. And for case this is nice if you want to spend about €50


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  • #7
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Good recommendations there. That's a good board for overclocking. Probably a bit overkill for a 6300 though unless you plan on going for high overclocks which will need decent cooling.


  • #8
    Justwinginit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 577 ✭✭✭Justwinginit


    Cheers guys, I think this is looking like a decent set up:

    Grafix: R9 270x €165
    Processor: FX 6300 €95
    Mobo: Gigabyte GA-970-UD3P €75
    Mem: 8GB €60
    Drive: 1TB €50
    Power: Seasonic S12II 520W €55
    Case: Zalman Z9 €50
    Mouse €20

    Total: €570


  • #9
    davidk11811
    Closed Accounts Posts: 477 ✭✭davidk11811


    Looks good. For a cheap mouse I'd recommend this. I have it myself and it's fine for it's price but if you're looking for higher quality maybe look at something by Razer.


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