400-500 gaming pc

Thomas Tubs · 01-03-2014 1:23am #1

Hey all,
I am looking for some suggestions on a good 400-500 gaming pc for a friend. Need everything for it. It needs to be able to play mmorpgs such as ESO and rome total war. Not much to go on but hopefully you guys can work some magic

yawhat! · 01-03-2014 1:34am

Answer these

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.]

Thomas Tubs · 01-03-2014 11:04am

1. What is your budget? [€400 -500]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming] MMO's and games like rome total war (If gaming include which games).

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

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [No]

5. Do you need a monitor? [np]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. []

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? []

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

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

9. When are you purchasing? [In 10 days]

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

BloodBath · 01-03-2014 11:19am

Not a chance on that budget. Try doubling it.

Windows + a decent 24" monitor, keyboard and mouse alone will cost around €250-300.

Thomas Tubs · 01-03-2014 3:04pm

He has a monitor and mouse and keyboard so he wont need them. I have edited the above

yawhat! · 01-03-2014 3:16pm

What resolution is the monitor?

Thomas Tubs · 01-03-2014 3:36pm

its a 15inch hd monitor so 720 or 1080

yawhat! · 01-03-2014 4:20pm

Could he download the 90 days trial of windows and gather enough cash in the 90 days to get the serial then? Its around 80 euro.

Thomas Tubs · 01-03-2014 4:25pm

Yeah probably

yawhat! · 01-03-2014 8:43pm

Best I could do

Sparks43 · 01-03-2014 9:08pm

Nice build but why not have a baracuda drive instead of the wd.

Fiver cheaper through geizhals

400-500 gaming pc

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