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Pricing my PC

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  • 26-01-2015 1:15am
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    9bred4
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    Not entirely sure I'm allowed to do this but how much would a pc with these specs be worth?

    OS- Windows 8 Pro 64-bit.
    CPU- Intel Pentium G860 @ 3.00GHz
    Ram- 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz
    Mobo- ASRock B75 Pro3-M (CPUSocket)
    GPU- 1024MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series
    PSU- Corsair 430w

    Inside a Bitfenix Prodigy case?

    Mods feel free to delete/move/comment if I'm wrong.
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    Eogclouder
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    9bred4 wrote: »
    Not entirely sure I'm allowed to do this but how much would a pc with these specs be worth?

    OS- Windows 8 Pro 64-bit.
    CPU- Intel Pentium G860 @ 3.00GHz
    Ram- 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz
    Mobo- ASRock B75 Pro3-M (CPUSocket)
    GPU- 1024MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series
    PSU- Corsair 430w

    Inside a Bitfenix Prodigy case?

    Mods feel free to delete/move/comment if I'm wrong.

    Not very much I'm afraid, I wouldn't pay more than 2/300 for that and that'd feel like a lot to me.


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    9bred4
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    Eogclouder wrote: »
    Not very much I'm afraid, I wouldn't pay more than 2/300 for that and that'd feel like a lot to me.

    Doesn't bother me too much. PC was put together on old parts from upgrades!


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    9bred4
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    If I put it up for 350 would you think I'd get a biter?


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    BloodBath
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    What kind of storage?

    I'd put it up at €400 and look at accepting offers over 350.


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    9bred4
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    BloodBath wrote: »
    What kind of storage?

    I'd put it up at €400 and look at accepting offers over 350.

    It only has 500gb but I have a second 500gb I'd throw in it too for it. So 1TB essentially. Im just looking at doing a clearout too so I've a spare PSU id nearly throw in too just to get rid.


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    TerrorFirmer
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    I would say you would be lucky to get 300 realistically. Very low end CPU with entry level graphics card.

    If you're looking to upgrade, a socket 1155 i5 and a gtx750ti would be a huge upgrade for about 220 euro.


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    9bred4
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    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    I would say you would be lucky to get 300 realistically. Very low end CPU with entry level graphics card.

    If you're looking to upgrade, a socket 1155 i5 and a gtx750ti would be a huge upgrade for about 220 euro.

    Its just im sick of the constant need for upgrade, so considering selling


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    TerrorFirmer
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    Well to be fair if you bought a decent processor you wouldn't need to, the G860 would have been low-end three years ago! If you'd bought an i5 a few years ago it would still be fine today for the latest games. :p


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    9bred4
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    So what GPU and CPU should I be looking at getting? I can upgrade my PSU to 500w as I have a Corsair lying about.


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    BloodBath
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    It depends on how much you want to spend.

    You could grab a second hand Ivybridge i5 and something like a R9 280 for around €300. Maybe an SSD while your'e at it. The 430w PSU would be fine.


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    9bred4
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    BloodBath wrote: »
    It depends on how much you want to spend.

    You could grab a second hand Ivybridge i5 and something like a R9 280 for around €300. Maybe an SSD while your'e at it. The 430w PSU would be fine.

    And what sort of level are they considered?


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    challengemaster
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    9bred4 wrote: »
    And what sort of level are they considered?

    That depends entirely on what you expect to do with it.

    What games? What resolution? 1080? 1440? 4k? What settings?


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    9bred4
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    challengemaster wrote: »
    That depends entirely on what you expect to do with it.

    What games? What resolution? 1080? 1440? 4k? What settings?

    I'd like to be able to play games as they come out. Now I'm not exactly a stickler for graphics but I like a nice looking game! Only thing is I use my 40'' LED tv so I'm imagining that makes it harder. But yeah, usually FPS or a racer!


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    BloodBath
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    9bred4 wrote: »
    And what sort of level are they considered?

    Ivybridge i5's are still very powerful cpu's. I'm using 1 myself and don't anticipate having to upgrade it for at least another 3 years.

    The R9 280 is the best value mid range card that will run most games on high-max settings at 1080p with 60 fps.


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    9bred4
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    BloodBath wrote: »
    Ivybridge i5's are still very powerful cpu's. I'm using 1 myself and don't anticipate having to upgrade it for at least another 3 years.

    The R9 280 is the best value mid range card that will run most games on high-max settings at 1080p with 60 fps.

    And finally! Where is the best place to shop? Amazon or elsewhere?


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    BloodBath
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    You might have to shop around to look for a second hand ivybridge i5.

    Try adverts.ie and maybe ebay.

    For the card Amazon is probably your best bet.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAPPHIRE-AMD-Graphics-Card-DDR5/dp/B00IRTXPBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422893810&sr=8-1&keywords=r9+280


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    9bred4
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    BloodBath wrote: »
    You might have to shop around to look for a second hand ivybridge i5.

    Try adverts.ie and maybe ebay.

    For the card Amazon is probably your best bet.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAPPHIRE-AMD-Graphics-Card-DDR5/dp/B00IRTXPBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422893810&sr=8-1&keywords=r9+280

    Could I get the GPU first then look for a CPU or would it bottleneck my current CPU?


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    BloodBath
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    Your CPU would be a bottleneck for some games but no doubt you should see a significant performance improvement with just the card.


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    9bred4
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    BloodBath wrote: »
    Your CPU would be a bottleneck for some games but no doubt you should see a significant performance improvement with just the card.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FOR0086/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3

    Is that a solid card? 4GB but price seems too good


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    Recurve360
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    4GB isnt really essential for 1080p gaming. Id get the 280 mentioned above over that 4gb 270x.


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    9bred4
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    Recurve360 wrote: »
    4GB isnt really essential for 1080p gaming. Id get the 280 mentioned above over that 4gb 270x.

    But as far as future proofing goes? It's the same price for a gig or two more, otherwise I will get the 280


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    BloodBath
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    The 280 is the more powerful card. 3GB is loads for 1080p.


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    9bred4
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    BloodBath wrote: »
    The 280 is the more powerful card. 3GB is loads for 1080p.

    Perfect! Is it a bit big? Or is that just the image


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    mayordenis
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    9bred4 wrote: »
    But as far as future proofing goes? It's the same price for a gig or two more, otherwise I will get the 280

    well it's not as good a card it just has more vram.

    I have that r9 280, playing Shadow of Mordor on either very high or ultra on 1080 no problem and that's with an old enough i3. Seems like a beefy card, certainly for the money.


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    #26
    BloodBath
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    The card is quite big yes but should fit a prodigy case no problem but make sure of it.

    You can actually still buy new ivybridge i5's which should be compatable with that board. The price is a bit high for that cpu though.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-i5-3330-Ivybridge-Processor-Socket/dp/B008PDA9LE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422900784&sr=8-1&keywords=ivybridge+i5


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    Serephucus
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    I actually have a couple of 1155 CPUs lying around, if they're of any interest to you. An i3 3220, and an i5 3570K, I think.


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    TerrorFirmer
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    This is a pretty good price and would serve you well. Postage should be free as well so 150 delivered to your door.

    Their prices are all over the shop really, but with a database of 1000's of products I suppose it's hard to keep them all updated. There are some decent prices though to be had.


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    9bred4
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    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    This is a pretty good price and would serve you well. Postage should be free as well so 150 delivered to your door.

    Their prices are all over the shop really, but with a database of 1000's of products I suppose it's hard to keep them all updated. There are some decent prices though to be had.

    So this and the 280?


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    9bred4
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    I got the graphics card. Now looking into the CPU and a MOBO. Struggling on how to choose a mobo? Any ideas


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    Asmooh
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    OS- Windows 8 Pro 64-bit. <- legal? do you use this serial somewhere else or made a pic?

    CPU- Intel Pentium G860 @ 3.00GHz <- 20 euro (outdated, lowest price found was from 08-2012 and was 55 euro)
    Ram- 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz <- 20 euro
    Mobo- ASRock B75 Pro3-M (CPUSocket) -< 30 euro (current price totally new is: € 54,95)
    GPU- 1024MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7700 Series <- 25 euro (too old to even find a good price)
    PSU- Corsair 430w < 20 euro (worth nothing)

    so 115 euro exc windows if you are lucky


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