Racing sim machine

shamelessidiot

Will be used for casual browsing and playing games like rFactor 1 and 2, iRacing, Assetto Corsa and maybe Project CARS in the future. If possible, would like a cube style case.

1. What is your budget? €400-700 I could do, depending on the value. Want as much value as possible.

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming and general browsing]

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes, will pick it up on eBay]

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

5. Do you need a monitor? [No]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Wireless card, would like a MoBo with decent sound card if possible]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes]

8. How can you pay? B]Bank transfer or Visa[/B

9. When are you purchasing? [ASAP]

shamelessidiot

I'm thinking of going with this case: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-173-BX

It's a MicroATX, does that mean that I will need specific parts for that type of case or is it just the MoBo?

Also, is this card good or is there better in the price range? https://www.hardwareversand.de/en/2048+MB/127886/EVGA+GeForce+GTX+770+Superclocked+EVGA+Cooler%2C+2GB+GDDR5%2C+2x+DVI%2C+HDMI%2C+DisplayPort.article

It has some great reviews on Newegg. Would it be better to go with 2GB or just spend the extra for 4GB?

shamelessidiot

Is this GPU overkill in this setup?

DERPY DERPFACE

Just go for a 2gb model.

shamelessidiot

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NGQH7P

This is what I've chosen, comes to around 660€ hardwareversand – should I go with this or can I get better for the money? I'm happy with it. PSU seems like a bit much, but I'll probably be upgrading the machine over time so I might as well go with that.

harrymagina

Cut down on the case and power supply and get an R9 290. Can be got for 270 euro off hardwareversand. Its a beast of a card.