Gaming PC build for sub €500 2013

scorpion_ie

Hi,

My XPS 710 h2c system has just given up the ghost an I'm looking to build a system to keep gaming but on a budget of €500.

I have parts from the 710 system including a fairly new SSD and a 1TB hard drive. I also have a hd monitor, keyboard, mouse and wireless N network card.

I don't know whether to keep the dual 8800gtx cards & just build around them or forget them since they're only DX9 capable.

So I'm throwing it out there, other than the parts I've mentioned I need to build from scratch and suggestions on a system spec and best value suppliers.

If the system is OC capable that would be great but not a requirement and of course future options to upgrade are desirable.

Looking forward to suggestions,
Rory

scorpion_ie

Just saw the template for this sections posts.

1. What is your budget? [€500]

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

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? NO

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer?
Yes - DVD drive & DVD-RW drive. 156GB SSD. 1TB Hard drive. Belkin wireless N card. (Maybe a set of dual 8800gtx cards - depending on opinions here as only DX9 capable)

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? 1080p

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? NO

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Yes

8. How can you pay. Laser/credit card or PayPal

9. When are you purchasing? ASAP

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? No help needed... I hope 8-)

The Golden Teapot

Something like this should do the trick:
Item|Price
Sharkoon WPM500|€45.44
AMD FX-6300 Prozessor, Boxed, Sockel AM3+|€97.53
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Intel/AMD|€28.67
8GB-Kit Team Group Elite Series, DDR3-1600, CL11|€62.91
Cooler Master N200 mit Sichtfenster, mATX-mini-Tower, schwarz, ohne Netzteil|€41.49
ASRock 960GC-GS FX, Sockel AM3+, mATX|€42.63
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€337.66Put that through geizhals and you can save a few euro more!!

Would go for this gpu from Pixmania at the moment it's near ridiculous value if you get the Sapphire Dual-X like most people get!! 5% off with 3DIT code too.

With the money saved with geizhals you could probably go for a better gpu or go for an atx case.

Zema Grim

Would go for this gpu from Pixmania at the moment it's near ridiculous value if you get the Sapphire Dual-X like most people get!! 5% off with 3DIT code too.

With the money saved with geizhals you could probably go for a better gpu or go for an atx case.

Can anyone enlighten me as to the story on the GPU from pixmania? Are people being shipped a superior item to the one shown?

pillphil

Zema Grim wrote: »

Can anyone enlighten me as to the story on the GPU from pixmania? Are people being shipped a superior item to the one shown?

I bought one a few weeks ago, got a sapphire 7870 dual x.
I don't think pixmania are doing the never settle thing though, in case you were looking for that

scorpion_ie

Cool rig, Just ordered the parts today so wish me luck. Thanks a mill.

scorpion_ie

Well got all parts delivered assembly and setup finished just in time for my sisters birthday.

Here's some photos of the build. Thanks for the quality build spec.

scorpion_ie

And a last few

The Golden Teapot

Glad to know you're happy with it. Really sweet looking build.

rolexeagle1

What is the list of.parts you got?