is this build any good?

john the one

Hey guys,

gonna buy in 2 weeks and have been looking at this build on custompc.ie, any opinions?

AMD FX Black Edition Gaming Desktop PC - CIT Orion II Mini Tower with Blue Leds
Processor CPU: AMD FX6300 4.10Ghz 6 Core
CPU Cooling: AMD Fan Cooled
Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600Mhz Corsair [8GBx1]
Motherboard: Asus M5A78 with USB 3.0 Support
SSD Hard Disk: Optional Extra
Hard Disk 1: 1 Terabyte UDMA600
Hard Disk 2: Optional Extra
Optical Drive: 24X DVD Rewriter
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD R7 240 2GB
Sound Card: Realtek 8 Channel HD Audio
Wireless: 150 MBPS Wifi Installed
Power Supply: 500 Watt CIT Gaming PSU
Operating System: No PreInstalled Operating System
Office Software: Open Office Suite PreInstalled
AntiVirus Software: AVG AntiVirus Free Edition
Keyboard: Optional Extra
Mouse: Optional Extra
Warranty: 2 Year Warranty with 1 Year Collect & Return
Monitor: AOC 21.5" LED Monitor with Cable

cant find the template you guys use to list the build,

All in to my door is 752 euro.

is it all compatible and will it run games like Dayz and arma on medium?

thanks in advance!

martineatworld

R7 240? Nope, it's no good for that money.

Fill out the template and someone will spec you a much better build.

john the one

1. What is your budget? 700 - 800 euro

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

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? Will use a trial version for a few months

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

5. Do you need a monitor? Yes

5a. If yes, what size do you need. Whatever i can fit into the budget for the moment, will upgrade again in a few months


6. Do you need any of these peripherals? speakers possibly but do have a good headset so can use that if needed

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? possibly in the future

8. How can you pay? Credit/debit card

9. When are you purchasing? 15 days

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? west dublin, will try the build by myself

john the one

Bumpy Bump

DERPY DERPFACE

Don't use custompc.ie they are rip offs. You would want a better graphics card than that 240

john the one

DERPY DERPFACE wrote: »

Don't use custompc.ie they are rip offs. You would want a better graphics card than that 240

so maybe look at getting nearly the same build from somewhere else with a r7 260?

thanks for the reply, im in over my head

DERPY DERPFACE

john the one wrote: »

so maybe look at getting nearly the same build from somewhere else with a r7 260?

thanks for the reply, im in over my head

Yeah, it should probably be enough for medium settings. Have a look at a few reviews and comparisons though yourself.

tony1980

Item|Price
LG Flatron 22EA53VQ-P|€115.99
AMD FX-6300 Prozessor, Boxed, Sockel AM3+|€94.23
Thermaltake V4 Black Edition ohne Netzteil|€38.01
ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0, AM3+, ATX|€54.77
WD Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€48.00
ASUS PCE-N15|€14.90
8GB G.Skill RipJaws-X PC3-12800U CL10|€65.06
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Intel/AMD|€27.83
Samsung SSD 840 EVO Basic 120GB SATA 6Gb/s|€73.06
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Laser Mouse|€22.66
SECOMP Laser Mousepad schwarz rutschfest|€1.60
be quiet! PURE POWER L8 500W|€55.07
LogiLink 0.75m e-SATA Kabel mit Sicherungslasche,|€1.60
LogiLink USB 2.0 all-in-one Card Reader, für 3,5" Einbauchschacht|€3.32
ASUS GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5, GeForce GTX 760, 2GB GDDR5|€208.61
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€843.70

Something to get you started, the regular lads should be along soon to update this build for you, there is also a couple of items out of stock that the lads could suggest alternatives for.

Edit: I ran it through this site first to get some discounts and I think there is a thread on bargain alerts to get another 20 off, don't know if it is still valid though. The lads will answer that for you, something to get you going anyway! You can also fit Windows 7 in with the above budget, not sure where the best place is to get it though.
Edit: Forgot the graphics card and it is a bit over budget, maybe use the trial for Windows and save up for the 4 months to get it then, the lads will fine tune the build to get it in budget for you.

http://geizhals.at/de/?fs=LogiLink+USB+2.0+all-in-one+Card+Reader%2C+f%FCr+3%2C5%22+Einbauchschacht&in=

Justwinginit

tony1980 wrote: »

Item|Price
LG Flatron 22EA53VQ-P|€115.99
AMD FX-6300 Prozessor, Boxed, Sockel AM3+|€94.23
Thermaltake V4 Black Edition ohne Netzteil|€38.01
ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0, AM3+, ATX|€54.77
WD Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€48.00
ASUS PCE-N15|€14.90
8GB G.Skill RipJaws-X PC3-12800U CL10|€65.06
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Intel/AMD|€27.83
Samsung SSD 840 EVO Basic 120GB SATA 6Gb/s|€73.06
Sharkoon Drakonia Gaming Laser Mouse|€22.66
SECOMP Laser Mousepad schwarz rutschfest|€1.60
be quiet! PURE POWER L8 500W|€55.07
LogiLink 0.75m e-SATA Kabel mit Sicherungslasche,|€1.60
LogiLink USB 2.0 all-in-one Card Reader, für 3,5" Einbauchschacht|€3.32
ASUS GTX760-DC2OC-2GD5, GeForce GTX 760, 2GB GDDR5|€208.61
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€843.70

Something to get you started, the regular lads should be along soon to update this build for you, there is also a couple of items out of stock that the lads could suggest alternatives for.

Edit: I ran it through this site first to get some discounts and I think there is a thread on bargain alerts to get another 20 off, don't know if it is still valid though. The lads will answer that for you, something to get you going anyway! You can also fit Windows 7 in with the above budget, not sure where the best place is to get it though.
Edit: Forgot the graphics card and it is a bit over budget, maybe use the trial for Windows and save up for the 4 months to get it then, the lads will fine tune the build to get it in budget for you.

http://geizhals.at/de/?fs=LogiLink+USB+2.0+all-in-one+Card+Reader%2C+f%FCr+3%2C5%22+Einbauchschacht&in=

Nice build! To keep it at the €800 though, an R9 270 instead of the GTX 760? Should shave off the €40 or so.

john the one

thanks for the reply tony1980,

i was just reading a few reviews on the case, it says that a 120 mm fan wont fit in, should i look for a thinner fan or a new case?

Delighted to get an SSD in the build by the way, didnt think it was possible on my budget.

i can take out the mouse aswell as i have a voucher for 60 euro for blanch centre, was gonna use that for the keyboard and or mouse, but having looked at the mouse, i kinda wanna leave it in now

tony1980

Try this http://www.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=125795&agid=2446&pvid=4p3p2jr6k_hsiub9c0&ref=13 as Justwinginit suggested.

This memory is in stock http://www.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=125974&agid=1193&pvid=4p3uzor7p_hsiub9c0&ref=13

I think this case might be ok, it is a bit more expensive though! You will save about 84 euro on the graphics card though and by dropping the mouse and using your voucher. The case is about 20 euro more, so you would be within budget. I have seen this case been used with the 212 evo on other builds, so it should be fine. The lads on here might have a better suggestion!

http://www.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=102351&agid=631&pvid=4oi5mn05c_hsiub9c0&ref=13

Justwinginit

I used this fan in my build, it's pretty good and quiet, and only 92mm http://www.dabs.ie/products/coolermaster-hyper-103-3-heatpipe-1x92mm-pwm-blue-led-fan-tower-cpucooler-8ZCG.html?q=hyper%20103&src=16

john the one

This all sounds sweet, think i will actually order in the next few days hopefully, now to research how to build!

think i can push the budget to 850. wait until the oh finds out.

i had an alieware 14 i7 ordered on finance with dell, glad i got cold feet and cancelled it now!

solid advice lads, thanks.

Anymore advice greatly appreciated.

john the one

So....the build is up and running, just had a nice 2 hour arma2 session, jeez I was muck!

Anyways, thanks to everyone who helped me spec it and the support groups and everyone who offered me time, parts and suggestions. Your a good oul bunch in fairness lads.

See ye on sniper hill!

SterlingArcher

john the one wrote: »

So....the build is up and running, just had a nice 2 hour arma2 session, jeez I was muck!

Anyways, thanks to everyone who helped me spec it and the support groups and everyone who offered me time, parts and suggestions. Your a good oul bunch in fairness lads.

See ye on sniper hill!

Ha might join ya when I get some free time.
Give you the tips of my killing trade... Just the tip...

john the one

Jesus knows I need guidance!

conor renshaw

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