New build help

Stokolan

Looking to build a new machine for myself and I'm a bit out of touch with what's good atm. Also Wheres good to buy now that Hardwareversand is gone.

Thanks in advance.

1. What is your budget? [€xxx] €1200

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games) Mainly Gaming

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

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive/Case/PSU/etc.] (If possible state brand and model of the parts to ensure compatibility) Yes - Case (Antec 100) + PSU (1000 watt corsair I think)

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No] No

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [Yes/No]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.] No

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No] Not bothered about overclocking

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

9. When are you purchasing? [In x days] This Month

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.] No Help needed to assemble

mad turnip

Please give more information on the PSU and the case so people know how big of a graphics card you can get.

Stokolan

Oops. Updated original post with details. Not 100% sure on the make of PSU but its a 1000watt.

Digital Solitude

GTX 980 or R9 390X €425
Xeon 1231v3 €250
500w PSU €60
8gb RAM €50
1tb HDD €55
250gb SSD €90
H97 board €90
Windows €30
Total €1050

Bar adding more storage there's no real worthwhile changes imo

Sell the 1000w, its way more than needed, a 500w at 80% is better than a 1000w at 30%

Any questions ask away

Stokolan

Digital Solitude wrote: »

GTX 980 or R9 390X €425
Xeon 1231v3 €250
500w PSU €60
8gb RAM €50
1tb HDD €55
250gb SSD €90
H97 board €90
Windows €30
Total €1050

Bar adding more storage there's no real worthwhile changes imo

Sell the 1000w, its way more than needed, a 500w at 80% is better than a 1000w at 30%

Any questions ask away

Thanks for that.

The 1000w is an old psu I have couple of 650w lying around I will probably use one them.

Could you explain why you use a Xeon instead of an I processor? Is it just due to the price as performance should be similar?

Would going to 16gb ram be a waste?

and lastly What site to get the, from at those prices?

Thanks again

Digital Solitude

650w would be grand then.

A Xeon is essentially an i7 without integrated graphics, so it's €70 or so cheaper than the i7.

Depends, 8gb is pretty much the standard, most games don't even use that much. Star Citizen is one game that needs 16, but that's all I'm aware of. You can always add more ram anyways.

Amazon, midefactory, alternate, caseking or computeruniverse should be fairly similar to those prices

Gumbi

I would go with 980 over a 390X (beats or matches it in most cases, uses quite a bit less power). 390 over 970 though. Rest looks decent, 650w PSU is perfect

Luck100

There's only a 12% difference between 970 and 980. The 390x is in between and the 390 lags them all at 1080p.
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Powercolor/R9_390_PCS_Plus/30.html

Gumbi

it depends on the game. In some cases the 390X actually beats the 980! But generally speaking the 980 edges it, and draws quite a bit less power, so for 1080P I would definitely favour it.

However there is nothing wrong with the 390X either!

Digital Solitude

Both cards are powerful enough that they should do you at 1080p60 for a little while anyways

Stokolan

Thanks for the help all.

I just ordered it today. Got the 980 over the 390.

I wasn't going to get a monitor, But I might do in the next month or two. and recommendations on one in around the 200 mark? 22" - 24".

cheers
Stok

Digital Solitude

1080p?

I've a BenQ 2450, was about €160, its grand I suppose, I've no issues with it.

Stokolan

Well I'm using a BenQ m2400hd as is. It might be fine, but its getting on in the years now. 1080p would be grand.