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First PC Build

  • 10-11-2016 09:14PM
    #1
    Hollister11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,482 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking to build my first PC. My main uses will be programming, YouTube, Netflix, photo editing, and football manager.

    Hey guys, would appreciate your advice. Have my own ideas, but would like some more knowledgeable opinions first. Thanks.

    1. What is your budget? ~600. Could expand on that a bit if really needed

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? As above

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? Yes. I assume I can't use the same key as my laptop

    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. 24"

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? Keyboard, Mouse

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? Eventually, but would prefer not to at start

    8. How can you pay? Debit Car, PayPal, Credit Card


    9. When are you purchasing? No rush


Comments

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


    Steep to fit a monitor there too.

    What's your own list?

    i5 6400 €180
    H150m €50
    8gb DDR4 €35
    120gb SSD €60
    400w PSU €40
    Case €40
    1tb HDD €50
    Total €455

    At 600 rough with a monitor

    Get Windows when you can afford it


  • #3
    Hollister11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,482 ✭✭✭Hollister11


    I can save a bit more for a monitor. If my budget is 700 without a monitor what could I get.


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


    The above with a better/nicer case. Add another 40 for the case. Another 30 for another 8gb RAM.

    I'd say FM will run on the iGPU, if not, or you want a full gaming rig, a 460 or 1050.

    After that, biggggger SSD

    600 was actually easier than I was expecting, you can probably fit two monitors in handy enough seeing as you seem to be able to save okay.

    A 1080p monitor is about 130, 1440p has much more room and is about 200


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