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Gaming pc help

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  • 17-08-2015 3:11pm
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 17


    1. What is your budget? About 1000 euro (I can go higher)

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

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

    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) no

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

    5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.] 21.5 or higher

    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] no

    8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser] credit card, paypal

    9. When are you purchasing? [In x days] in the next few months

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.] I don't need help.

    I also want this computer to last me a few years.


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


    i5 4460 €185
    R9 390 €350
    H97 board €90
    1tb HDD €50
    8gb RAM €50
    500w PSU €60
    Case €50-60
    24" 1080p monitor €150 or so
    Total €1000

    If you can get a second hand R9 290 or 390 then do so, it'll allow you to fit an SSD.

    Any questions, ask away.


  • Registered Users Posts: 17 LWGDion


    OK thanks for the help. I have seen you help people on other threads. Any idea on where to get these parts?


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


    Amazon, alternate, mindfactory or computer universe


  • Registered Users Posts: 17 LWGDion


    The build you put here does not have an os.


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


    https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

    Windows 7 is about €20 from there.


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