First build - gaming ~ €1000 - 1200

Usheen94

Hi all, I've decided to take the plunge and join the so-called PC master-race but am finding it a bit overwhelming. I am aware that building your own PC gets you more bang for your book but the more I go looking the less I know what I need. I was looking at going through custompc.ie but some googling lead me to believe they were "cowboys", and the dab.ie bundles look tempting but I'm afraid I don't know what else I'd need in the way of case, cooling etc..

1. What is your budget? around €1000. maxed at 1200 if postage and everything is included.

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Mostly gaming, specifically Diablo 3, Modded Skyrim, Civ 5 and possibly Witcher 3 (when it is out - but I don't need to run it on max) I play music and I would like to have the option of recording to my PC but this doesn't need to be at a professional level. (Already have a USB audio interface + gear)

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? Yes

5a. If yes, what size do you need. 23' or 24' but not too fussy

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Wifi adapter, Keyboard, Mouse, headset, required. (Don't mind picking up these bits myself.)

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Yes but apprehensive, I'm new to this :-P

8. How can you pay? Bank Transfer, paypal or card

9. When are you purchasing? Within the next week.

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Artane, North Dublin City.

Thanks for any help / input you can offer! If I haven't answer everything let me know.

Usheen94

Edited to up the moolah a little. Willing to stretch to 1200 if everything is included. (postage etc.)

Digital Solitude

Monitor €119

1tb HDD €52

8gb Ram €60

Wireless adapter €13

Disk Drive €12

GTX 970 €370

256gb SSD €91

Nanoxia Case €83

i5 4690K €234

ASRock Z97 Motherboard €85

PSU 500W €60

Windows 7 €20

Total: €1210 delivered. Add €35 if you want to use Paypal.

All parts are from hardwareversand, passed through Geizhals discount site

Usheen94

Thanks a million! This build would still be fgood without the ssd right? I need to get a mouse, keyboard and headset ... If I was to drop the price tag a little would that be the part to go? I could buy one in a few months instead

Digital Solitude

Yeah probably the best to lose, they're easy to add in afterwards anyways

Usheen94

Thanks a million. Just ordered!

Usheen94

Forgive my ignorance but does a cpu cooler come with the I5? I was watching build tutorials and am concerned that I didn't order one

Digital Solitude

Usheen94 wrote: »

Forgive my ignorance but does a cpu cooler come with the I5? I was watching build tutorials and am concerned that I didn't order one

If you bought from the link I posted above, then yes there's a cooler with it. The cooler will be fine for regular usage, and small over clocks.

If you want to go a serious over clock you'll need another cooler but there's no need to OC on this computer