Help on buying new computer

ShanklyKopite

Looking to buy a new desktop to be used mostly for gaming but don't really have an idea on basic computer knowledge. Can anyone tell me if these specs are worth the money. This is going for a 1000 euro. Any help appreciated.

AMD FX-8370
ASUS® SABERTOOTH 990FX R2
8GB HyperX FURY DDR3 1600MHz
2GB AMD RADEON™ R7 370
120GB KINGSTON UV400 SSD
Genuine Windows 10 Home

Digital Solitude

Can you fill this out?

1. What is your budget? [€xxx]

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

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/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)

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/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.]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No]

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

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

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.]

MarkAnthony

ShanklyKopite wrote: »

Looking to buy a new desktop to be used mostly for gaming but don't really have an idea on basic computer knowledge. Can anyone tell me if these specs are worth the money. This is going for a 1000 euro. Any help appreciated.

AMD FX-8370
ASUS® SABERTOOTH 990FX R2
8GB HyperX FURY DDR3 1600MHz
2GB AMD RADEON™ R7 370
120GB KINGSTON UV400 SSD
Genuine Windows 10 Home

That machine is worth about €400

TerrorFirmer

I'd say it's worth a fair bit more than €400 to be realistic as a new system with what's probably a genuine copy of Windows 10 - but yes, €1000 is far too high a price for that system. Where are you buying?

Even if you don't want to build yourself you can get far better value for money on pre-built systems than that.

ShanklyKopite

1. What is your budget? 1000 euro

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Gaming, games such as the total war series and Europa Universalis 4

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? No

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? Connected through hdmi to LG tv. No

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? No

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? No

8. How can you pay? Debit card

9. When are you purchasing? ASAP

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? Kildare

ShanklyKopite

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

I'd say it's worth a fair bit more than €400 to be realistic as a new system with what's probably a genuine copy of Windows 10 - but yes, €1000 is far too high a price for that system. Where are you buying?

Even if you don't want to build yourself you can get far better value for money on pre-built systems than that.

Any recommendations for pre built systems that I could find online?

Digital Solitude

Ah sorry misunderstood OP, thought you were building. TerrorFirmer sells good PCs on adverts, good prices

Redfox25

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Ah sorry misunderstood OP, thought you were building. TerrorFirmer sells good PCs on adverts, good prices

Seconded.
Have a look at his adds and go from there

TerrorFirmer

Dabs used to be good for buying pre-built systems, but they're gone now. I'm sure one of the lads here can recommend somewhere - many places will allow you to pick the parts, and charge a small fee for building it all - that way you get the best value for money.

ShanklyKopite

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Dabs used to be good for buying pre-built systems, but they're gone now. I'm sure one of the lads here can recommend somewhere - many places will allow you to pick the parts, and charge a small fee for building it all - that way you get the best value for money.

Just placed a bid on a PC that you are currently selling on adverts.ie

K.O.Kiki

ShanklyKopite wrote: »

Looking to buy a new desktop to be used mostly for gaming but don't really have an idea on basic computer knowledge. Can anyone tell me if these specs are worth the money. This is going for a 1000 euro. Any help appreciated.

AMD FX-8370
ASUS® SABERTOOTH 990FX R2
8GB HyperX FURY DDR3 1600MHz
2GB AMD RADEON™ R7 370
120GB KINGSTON UV400 SSD
Genuine Windows 10 Home

Eh, not a great modern spec, especially for €1000.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (€256.94 @ Mindfactory)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo 43.1 CFM CPU Cooler (€24.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (€95.01 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (€31.11 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (€77.92 @ Mindfactory)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (€51.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (€287.91 @ Mindfactory)
Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case (€34.31 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (€91.44 @ Mindfactory)
Total: €951.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-13 20:02 CEST+0200

If you can wait 2 weeks, AMD RX480 will be out for around €220-240. Windows 10 is around €100, or you can install it & "forget" to activate (it will just give you an easily ignorable watermark in bottom right corner).
Don't pay for a cheap key, they are essentially pirateware.

ShanklyKopite

Cheers for looking up the parts pal but would not have a clue how to put this together

K.O.Kiki

ShanklyKopite wrote: »

Cheers for looking up the parts pal but would not have a clue how to put this together

Google is your friend

They're quite easy to put together these days, as easy as Ikea furniture.

Alternatively, try a boutique house like http://www.custompc.ie/ or https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/

MarkAnthony