€500 Gaming PC

SGGFC

im looking for a gaming pc build that will be able to run most current gen games (battlefield, crysis etc.) i am willing to spend 550 including windows. all suggestions will be very helpfull.

SuperTortoise

If you fill this out one of the guys i'm sure will do you up a nice build, i'm also interested because i'm thinking of building myself on a similar budget.

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.]

SGGFC

1. What is your budget? €450-550

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Gaming (Battlefield, Crysis, Borderlands), Very Light Video Editing, Internet

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? Yes

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? DVD Drive

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

9. When are you purchasing? Within a month or two

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

marco_polo

I posted this one earlier today which should be very similar to what you are looking for and will play the above games very nicely.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=88689168&postcount=15

SGGFC

thats a very good build and i was looking at something very similar earlier, my only problem is that the windows OS has to fit into the €550 price

marco_polo

I couldn't really chop any more of it that this, a few compromises but it'll do the job. As I understand you really need more than 4GB to run BF4 well so losing one of the 4GB sticks probably isn't the best option. If you run it through gehizals.de with this method you might get it down nearer to €550.

Item|Price
Sharkoon VS3-Standard Rot, ohne Netzteil|€22.20
XFX PRO450W Core Edition Full Wired Power Supply|€43.45
ASUS M5A78L-M LX3, Sockel AM3+, mATX|€38.98
AMD FX-6300 Prozessor, Boxed, Sockel AM3+|€97.39
2 x 4GB G.Skill PC3-12800U CL11-11-11-28|€69.74
WD Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€51.22
MSI R9 270 GAMING 2G, AMD Radeon R9 270, 2GB DDR5|€159.43
Windows 8.1 64Bit Eng Intl (SB-Version) DVD|€85.07
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€586.47

skulltown

marco_polo wrote: »

I couldn't really chop any more of it that this, a few compromises but it'll do the job. As I understand you really need more than 4GB to run BF4 well so losing one of the 4GB sticks probably isn't the best option. If you run it through gehizals.de with this method you might get it down nearer to €550.

Item|Price
Sharkoon VS3-Standard Rot, ohne Netzteil|€22.20
XFX PRO450W Core Edition Full Wired Power Supply|€43.45
ASUS M5A78L-M LX3, Sockel AM3+, mATX|€38.98
AMD FX-6300 Prozessor, Boxed, Sockel AM3+|€97.39
2 x 4GB G.Skill PC3-12800U CL11-11-11-28|€69.74
WD Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€51.22
MSI R9 270 GAMING 2G, AMD Radeon R9 270, 2GB DDR5|€159.43
Windows 8.1 64Bit Eng Intl (SB-Version) DVD|€85.07
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€586.47

Looks good what would you recommend as a cd drive

marco_polo

skulltown wrote: »

Looks good what would you recommend as a cd drive

The cheapest one possible

http://www.hardwareversand.de/S-ATA/101094/Samsung+SH-224DB+schwarz.article

SGGFC

would you recommend and other graphics card? perhaps one with a slightly smaller price tag? or do you think the r9 270 is worth saving up for?

Slutmonkey57b

You can get copies of Windows cheaper elsewhere, there's a thread on here somewhere , and if you knock the ram down to 4gb you'll be on budget.

Edit: CL9 4gb kit for €36. half the cost.

http://www.hardwareversand.de/1600+Low+Voltage/66623/4GB+G.Skill+RipJaws+PC3-12800U+CL9.article

SGGFC

where else can i get copies of windows 8/7 cheaper?

marco_polo

Didn't know PCFritz were still doing this but you can get window 7 here for about €55 (delivery to ireland is €15). I have activated a copy from there on a HTPC no bother. (Reccomend ordering using google chrome translation)

http://www.pcfritz.de/software/betriebssystem/windows-7-professional/10264/windows-7-professional-64-bit

TBH I'd be reluctant to cut anything else from the build, if you must then one stick of the RAM could go like Slutmonkey57b says, but if BF4 is on you radar alot of stutter problem have been reported with this much RAM.

EDIT: Just Seen this in the BA thread, one of these coupons might work as well

http://www.gutscheinsammler.de/gutscheine/hardwareversand

SGGFC

thanks a million that cheap OS really helps, and youre sure its legit?

marco_polo

SGGFC wrote: »

thanks a million that cheap OS really helps, and youre sure its legit?

The are a software reseller so at best you could say its a legal grey area as they are reselling volume OEM keys. But a few people here have activated them successfully without issue.

skulltown

marco_polo wrote: »

The cheapest one possible

http://www.hardwareversand.de/S-ATA/101094/Samsung+SH-224DB+schwarz.article

Cheers

Hope you don't mind me copying ur build.

marco_polo

skulltown wrote: »

Cheers

Hope you don't mind me copying ur build.

Of course not the more the merrier

AChomp

in relation to your build i copied it and thanks very much but after putting it together I keep on getting a message on my old dell monitor which i am using until i have enough money saying that it is in power save mode. I have tried reseating the ram and checking for loose connections . Would anyone have a clue what is wrong with what??

Slutmonkey57b

it means the graphics card isn't sending a signal, or the cable is loose. If you're sure the cables and connections aren't loose, then you probably need another monitor to test with.

If the fan on the graphics card isn't spinning, then check the pci power connectors if there are any.

AChomp

Hi, I used your gaming pc build and i have put the pc together but i keep on getting a message saying "power save mode press anny key to continue or move the mouse" on my monitor screen when i turn on the pc i don't know what to do could someone please help me?

skulltown

AChomp wrote: »

in relation to your build i copied it and thanks very much but after putting it together I keep on getting a message on my old dell monitor which i am using until i have enough money saying that it is in power save mode. I have tried reseating the ram and checking for loose connections . Would anyone have a clue what is wrong with what??

Hey,

I copied the same build. Along with a new CD drive and windows 8. Everything works fine. Love the build "HATE WINDOWS 8" I used an owl monitor as well and connected it to the new graphics card. Seems to work fine.