gaming pc build for a pc noob

DARK-KNIGHT

Hi I'm planning a Gaming PC any advice as have no clue what i am at coming from console gaming for past 25 years :eek:

1. What is your budget? 500ish

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer?counter strike, dayz and whatever other games take fancy ie cod battlefield skyrim etc.

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/No] yes

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. have a 20 inch led tv if thats any use?? otherwise advice please?

6. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No] whats overclocking??

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

8. When are you purchasing? [In x days]7 days

9. If you need help building it, where are you based? kildare but can travel to you

delighted after several times nearly gonna do this i am gonna take the jump

Lu Tze

What res is the TV? If you need to get a monitor and windows i would suggest saving up a bit more before pulling the trigger.

That said heres a build from another thread with a similar budget

BloodBath wrote: »

Something like this should do the trick. Prices got using geizhals.de


Total build cost: € 487, + €11.99 shipping
ASRock B85M Pro4, Socket 1150 mATX € 55,
8GB Kit Crucial Ballistix Sport Series DDR3-1600, CL9 € 63,
Crucial 128GB SSD MX100 2.5 "(7mm) € 58,
Corsair Builder Series CX500 V3 Non-Modular 80 + Bronze, 500 Watt € 52,
Intel Core i3-4150 in-a-Box € 99,
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti OC Windforce 2x 2GB GDDR5, 2x DVI, 2x HDMI € 126,
Cooler Master N200, mATX Mini-Tower, black, without power supply € 31,

DARK-KNIGHT

Motherboard Asus P5Q

Core2Duo 3.16GHz Intel E8500

6GB Ram DDR2

Geforce GTX260

500GB Hard Drive

DVD-RW

4 Silent Fans (3 of them with blue light leds) and a massive 20cm fan on top. All fans with speed control (3 speeds)


Just got offered a swap of this for my xbox one lads what's it worth roughly and will I need to replace many components straight away?

Lu Tze

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Motherboard Asus P5Q

Core2Duo 3.16GHz Intel E8500

6GB Ram DDR2

Geforce GTX260

500GB Hard Drive

DVD-RW

4 Silent Fans (3 of them with blue light leds) and a massive 20cm fan on top. All fans with speed control (3 speeds)


Just got offered a swap of this for my xbox one lads what's it worth roughly and will I need to replace many components straight away?

Old motherboard, old cpu (not compatible with newer MB/CPU, so would have to replace both if upgrading)
RAM not compatible with new motherboards.

Wont be as good graphically as the new consoles.

The one on selling thread in this forum (i see you have noticed already) is much better value but needs a GPU. Bought of glynf before, no hassle, perfect condition and as described

DARK-KNIGHT

Lu Tze wrote: »

Old motherboard, old cpu (not compatible with newer MB/CPU, so would have to replace both if upgrading)
RAM not compatible with new motherboards.

Wont be as good graphically as the new consoles.

The one on selling thread in this forum (i see you have noticed already) is much better value but needs a GPU. Bought of glynf before, no hassle, perfect condition and as described

I pmd him but no response

Lu Tze

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

I pmd him but no response

We arent supposed to sell on boards, hence the link to adverts

DARK-KNIGHT

Lu Tze wrote: »

We arent supposed to sell on boards, hence the link to adverts

Oh wasn't aware of that.

Is this worth 500?

http://www.adverts.ie/desktops/gaming-pc/6636582

DARK-KNIGHT

Or this?
http://www.adverts.ie/desktops/gaming-desktop-rig/6638794

Tbh I am looking to spend as small as I can and upgrade as I go next year