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  • 12-08-2012 04:47PM
    #1
    Thunderspeed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18 ✭


    FOREWARNING : I may ask again closer to the date of purchase because of new releases. So don't bust your butt trying to reply fast :) I'll appreciate all help regardless !

    Extra Info before reading :
    • Not fussed about AMD / Intel CPU's , Either is fine
    • Would like some overhead for new releases / Extra upgrades
    • Regards to gaming part, would like to run at the highest settings (Or as close to) as possible especially for new releases (MoP etc)
    • SSD not required but if it fits the budget cool
    • Don't need a massive HD (~500gb is fine but if you get something bigger for similar or cheaper then cool !)
    • Optical drive doesn't have to be bluray can just be a run of the mill one

    1. What is your budget?
    €1250 (Excluding shipping if under €50)

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer?
    Gaming, 3D Modelling, Graphic Manipulation and Plain internet stuff
    Games :
    COD
    BattleField
    WoW (Mists of Pandaland)

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows?
    No I don't believe so, Purchased this from my college lecturer who has "tie ins" with Microsoft and got like 25 copies of each version for re-sale to students
    http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/4968/50671446.png

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive/Case/PSU/etc.]
    No as i'm passing it on to my brother

    5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]
    Not fussed, but current is a VGA monitor (If you're going to add one, you can stretch the budget to 1.5k)

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

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [Yes/No]
    1920 x 1080

    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 too bothered but im not going to shoot for it

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

    9. When are you purchasing?
    September 10-ish

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


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