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Looking to build midrange PC

  • 10-07-2015 2:07pm
    #1
    Firefox11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,515 ✭✭✭


    Hey Folks,

    I will be looking to build a midrange gaming PC soon. Size and Portability is going to be important so I am looking at either a mini or micro ATX Chassis leaning towards the micro ATX Case size.

    Can anyone recommend a good one for the included budget? The BitFenix Aegis Core Micro-ATX kind of caught my eye.

    1. What is your budget? 600 - 700 Euros

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Internet] General Purpose, Internet, Some Midrange Gaming

    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, 22in

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Mouse/Card Reader/Speakers] Yes, Keyboard, Wifi Card

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? No

    8. How can you pay? [/Credit Card/Visa debit/ paypal]

    9. When are you purchasing? Next 2 months.

    Thank you for any help.


Comments

  • #2
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    BitFenix Prodigy may be one to look at.

    1tb HDD €50
    8gb RAM €50
    250gb SSD €85
    i3 4160 €115
    H97 board €70
    400w PSU €40
    Second hand R9 280X is €195
    Brings to €605, leaving almost 100 for case


  • #3
    Firefox11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,515 ✭✭✭Firefox11


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    BitFenix Prodigy may be one to look at.

    1tb HDD €50
    8gb RAM €50
    250gb SSD €85
    i3 4160 €115
    H97 board €70
    400w PSU €40
    Second hand R9 280X is €195
    Brings to €605, leaving almost 100 for case

    Thanks. Ok I have put a preliminary build together and is within budget with some cash leftover for other bits and pieces. does this look like a good setup?

    2ib0wg6.jpg


  • #4
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Yeah its decent, the 280x is leagues ahead of the 750Ti, so its worth the €50

    Crucial BX100 is €85
    4160 is about €10 cheaper, that should give you room for the 280x in budget.

    Use Geizhals.de to knock a few euro off


  • #5
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    You can get GTX750Ti's for way cheaper than that on HWV, once you start buying the more expensive models it becomes a bit pointless as faster cards start to come into the same price bracket.


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