Gaming pc

annetted

Hi, Santa is hoping to bring our 11 year old a gaming pc, gaming keyboard and some kind of microphone {yeti brand has been mentioned}. It is mostly to play fortnite. We are not sure about where to start or buy. We had a look at amazon.co.uk. But there are just so many of them. Has anyone been through this and ended up with a great set up. Any recommendations would be brilliant. Budget is 450. I know gaming equipment is very expensive but we are just starting off. I guess it would be great if whatever is got can be upgraded as needed. We have a 4k monitor and a logitech gaming g502 mouse and Nintendo switch. Any help is really appreciated.

K.O.Kiki

I would self-build.
PCs aren't hard to put together.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz Quad-Core Processor (£48.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£51.16 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£32.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Storage: Patriot Burst 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£44.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 570 4 GB PULSE Video Card (£93.00)
Case: GameMax Gamboge ATX Mid Tower Case (£34.98 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II EVO 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£49.99 @ Amazon UK)
Keyboard: ADATA XPG INFAREX K20 Wired Gaming Keyboard (£31.90 @ Amazon UK)
Custom: Used RX 570 on Adverts (1yr warranty)
Total: £388.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-11 11:35 GMT+0000

Just around budget.
I would buy that graphics card ASAP - supplier on Adverts has confirmed they're down to their last 6.

annetted

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

I would self-build.
PCs aren't hard to put together.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz Quad-Core Processor (£48.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£51.16 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£32.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Storage: Patriot Burst 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£44.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 570 4 GB PULSE Video Card (£93.00)
Case: GameMax Gamboge ATX Mid Tower Case (£34.98 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II EVO 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£49.99 @ Amazon UK)
Keyboard: ADATA XPG INFAREX K20 Wired Gaming Keyboard (£31.90 @ Amazon UK)
Custom: Used RX 570 on Adverts (1yr warranty)
Total: £388.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-11 11:35 GMT+0000

Just around budget.
I would buy that graphics card ASAP - supplier on Adverts has confirmed they're down to their last 6.

Hiya thanks so much for your reply.. I don't think we could build it ourselves. We just wouldn't have the knowledge

Someone on here might be kind enough to help you build it.

K.O.Kiki

annetted wrote: »

Hiya thanks so much for your reply.. I don't think we could build it ourselves. We just wouldn't have the knowledge

How to install Windows 10

It's pretty easy tbh
Read/watch a few guides.
Read the manuals.
The only tool you need is a (magnetic) Phillips-head screwdriver.

mossym

where are you based?

annetted

Hiya we are based in County Mayo. But we are not computer savvy at all.. Except for the 11 year old ðŸ˜

Shiminay

Unless you're able to self-build, that budget really won't get you too far if you're buying new - it's the unfortunate nature of PC Gaming - a much more expensive initial outlay than something like a PlayStation or XBox, but it's much, much cheaper on an on-going basis.

For your budget though, you could pick up a very respectable second-hand machine from Adverts. A quick look and I found the following potential options:
https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/i7-2600-gaming-pc-gtx-960-2gb-8gb-ram/19231066
https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/6-core-gaming-pc-gtx-970-4gb-24gb-ram/19225810
https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/cheap-midrange-pc-fornite-ready/19230629

mossym

annetted wrote: »

Hiya we are based in County Mayo. But we are not computer savvy at all.. Except for the 11 year old ðŸ˜

bit far from me, i would have offered to throw it together for you if close

annetted

Hi, thanks so much for the help and advice. Hadn't really thought about adverts but will have a look.. A bit of luck is needed with these things ðŸ€.

annetted

mossym wrote: »

bit far from me, i would have offered to throw it together for you if close

That is very sound of you. Aw we will get a gaming pc. Just trying to get the best we can for the money.. Thanks again

annetted

Shiminay wrote: »

Unless you're able to self-build, that budget really won't get you too far if you're buying new - it's the unfortunate nature of PC Gaming - a much more expensive initial outlay than something like a PlayStation or XBox, but it's much, much cheaper on an on-going basis.

For your budget though, you could pick up a very respectable second-hand machine from Adverts. A quick look and I found the following potential options:
https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/i7-2600-gaming-pc-gtx-960-2gb-8gb-ram/19231066
https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/6-core-gaming-pc-gtx-970-4gb-24gb-ram/19225810
https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/cheap-midrange-pc-fornite-ready/19230629

Thanks a million. Going to check these out now. That is very kind of you to go to the trouble.

annetted

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M7U3NX2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_t0ZYDbAPWW6VV


Would this be a good starter gaming pc?

Homelander

It's not horrible or badly priced but it's not a very good gaming pc, your budget is quite low.

if your budget is 450 just get this for £400, works out close enough, and would run any game quite well.

https://www.awd-it.co.uk/awd-amd-nimbus-rgb-ryzen-2300x-quad-core-4.0-ghz-radeon-rx-580-4gb-pc.html

I would take it over any 2nd hand pc to be honest as you have a new pc and peace of mind with warranty/not thinking about wear and tear and all that.

paulocon2

On a similar note,

Any thoughts on something like this?

https://www.awd-it.co.uk/awd-amd-nimbus-rgb-ryzen-2300x-quad-core-4.0-ghz-radeon-rx-580-4gb-pc.html

Homelander

Good for the money. You won't get better new. I would recommend at least upgrading the cpu to a ryzen 2600 for the sake of £40. the 2300x will be ok for most games, but it's not at all future proof and some current games will struggle with it. the 2600 is infinitely better.

darego

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

I would self-build.
PCs aren't hard to put together.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz Quad-Core Processor (£48.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI B350M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£51.16 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£32.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Storage: Patriot Burst 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£44.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 570 4 GB PULSE Video Card (£93.00)
Case: GameMax Gamboge ATX Mid Tower Case (£34.98 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II EVO 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£49.99 @ Amazon UK)
Keyboard: ADATA XPG INFAREX K20 Wired Gaming Keyboard (£31.90 @ Amazon UK)
Custom: Used RX 570 on Adverts (1yr warranty)
Total: £388.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-11 11:35 GMT+0000

Just around budget.
I would buy that graphics card ASAP - supplier on Adverts has confirmed they're down to their last 6.

thinking of buying one of them rx570s from that guy on adverts. it will do for my sons gaming computer! but do you think they're genuine and nothing faulty about them for such a low price?

SweetCaliber

darego wrote: »

thinking of buying one of them rx570s from that guy on adverts. it will do for my sons gaming computer! but do you think they're genuine and nothing faulty about them for such a low price?

Based on his feedback I'm confident you'll be grand.

paulocon2

Shiminay wrote: »

Unless you're able to self-build, that budget really won't get you too far if you're buying new - it's the unfortunate nature of PC Gaming - a much more expensive initial outlay than something like a PlayStation or XBox, but it's much, much cheaper on an on-going basis.

For your budget though, you could pick up a very respectable second-hand machine from Adverts. A quick look and I found the following potential options:
https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/i7-2600-gaming-pc-gtx-960-2gb-8gb-ram/19231066
https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/6-core-gaming-pc-gtx-970-4gb-24gb-ram/19225810
https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/cheap-midrange-pc-fornite-ready/19230629

Never thought of adverts, must check it out. Same advertiser has this listed.

https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/i7-2600-gaming-pc-rx-580-4gb-8gb-ram/19271175

I also see a company called custompc.ie - has anyone used them before?

Homelander

avoid custompc, terrible business. that machine on adverts is fine performance wise, but most of the parts are really old and not upgradable, at that price, no way. you would get a machine as fast for that money new really that would be far more upgradable down the line. the processor in that is from 2011.

TheBoyConor

Why don't you buy reasonable entry level gear and set your 11 year old to take charge of assembling the PC and getting it working with your help.
That would actually be a much more educational and fulfilling process for them than the actual gaming which the PC will be fore.

It is surprsingly easy to assemble a PC from components. As long as you have all the parts compatible, you just fit them together. For the most part things just slot or clip into place and and everything has different shape connections so it is very difficult to actually connect something wrong.

You should be able to find a good step by step guide somewhere on how to assemble a PC and get it running, or find a good how to youtube viedo.

paulocon2

Homelander wrote: »

avoid custompc, terrible business. that machine on adverts is fine performance wise, but most of the parts are really old and not upgradable, at that price, no way. you would get a machine as fast for that money new really that would be far more upgradable down the line. the processor in that is from 2011.

Thanks for the advice re custompc. Are there any reputable Irish sellers online? Really trying to avoid self-build if possible!!