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Building a gaming PC

  • 15-07-2013 12:39AM
    #1
    smcraft8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi everyone, I'm looking to build a decent gaming Pc that will be able to run all the newest games at full or medium settings. The purpose of this Pc is primarily gaming but i will be doing programming and other heavy tasks ie: Adobe Photoshop. My budget for this pc is between 800 to 900 euro. I'm leaning to Intel processor's and Nvidia gpu. I will not be needing a copy of windows os or any peripherals. If anyone has any ideas it will be much appreciated. Many thanks smcraft8.
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  • #2
    Nolars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,890 ✭✭✭Nolars


    Fill this in please.

    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.]


  • #3
    smcraft8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭smcraft8


    budget: 800 to 900 euros
    Purpose: prgramming and gaming
    i have a copy of windows os
    i dont have any parts i can use from my previous computer
    i dont need a monitor or any peripherals
    no i am not willing to try over clocking


  • #4
    davidholla
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 ✭davidholla


    Item|Price
    WD Caviar Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€57.40
    Cooltek Antiphon Black, ohne Netzteil|€61.13
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 760, 2GB DDR5|€232.04
    be quiet! SYSTEM POWER 7 700W|€80.39
    8GB-Kit G.Skill Sniper PC3-14900U CL9-10-9-28|€64.82
    Samsung SSD 840 120GB SATA 6Gb/s|€85.04
    Intel Xeon E3-1230v2, boxed, LGA1155|€204.81
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4, Sockel 1155, ATX|€123.89
    Shipping|€18.99
    Total|€928.51

    You can save 40 if you don't want to add a second graphics card down the line on the power supply. Also can save 50 on the motherboard as well if you don't want. But SLI performance is brill.


  • #5
    smcraft8
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭smcraft8


    thanks for the replys
    how would the intel xeon processor compare to a i5 or i7 ivy brigde processor?
    i have never heard of zotac should i be wary about buying from them?
    will this build be able to run all my games at max settings at around 50 to 60 fps?


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