The "Create a PC for Timmyctc" thread

Timmyctc · 01-01-2014 03:48AM #1

Well kiddos how are we all doing? I'm hoping for a good old helping hand in my PC

1. What is your budget? [€600-700] Hopefully, if more its cool. I'll manage. xx

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Internet] Games along the lines of Dayz, Arma 3. Bf4 (not looking for Crysis 2 @60fps ultra) Wouldnt mind Bf4 @50fps medium.

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Probably yes]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [No sadly]

5. Do you need a monitor? [Maybe] I do have a 32" smart Tv :O LED LG TV

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [I need a Keyboard]

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

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

9. When are you purchasing? [No time]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [Nurp]

Slksht · 01-01-2014 05:34PM

Aboy Timmy, are you the same Timmy from GTAV?

Timmyctc · 01-01-2014 05:37PM

Slksht wrote: »

Aboy Timmy, are you the same Timmy from GTAV?

indeed
:pac:

have to admit I dont remember making this thread. I was tanked. But yeah. Design me a pc

Are ye still on the ps3 or did ye upgrade to ps4

Slksht · 01-01-2014 05:55PM

Haha legend... I'm on my PS4 and PC atm, will be back on GTA when the big updates finally happen! I'll design an auld build for ya...

Slksht · 01-01-2014 06:19PM

Y2KBOS86 · 01-01-2014 06:26PM

Slksht wrote: »

Very quick one put together it's pretty good I reckon!

Item|Price
Intel Core i5-4670 Box, LGA1150|€188.00
8GB-Kit Corsair Vengeance blau PC3-12800U CL9|€75.55
MSI B85-G41 PC Mate, ATX, Sockel 1150|€66.39
WD Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€51.27
Corsair Carbide Series 300R, ATX, ohne Netzteil|€65.96
be quiet! Pure Power L8 CM 530W|€69.94
LG GH24NS bare schwarz|€16.50
ASUS HD7870-DC2-2GD5 V2, AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2GB, PCI-Express|€167.41
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€720.01

Haven't kept up with this scene much in the last few years.

Is a Core i5 at nearly 200 euro really needed in a budget bill?

It's almost 30% of Timmy's budget.

Is it not better to go for a lower cpu ( AMD maybe ) and get a better graphics card like GTX 760?

Otherwise looks a brillant build.

Slksht · 01-01-2014 06:33PM

Y2KBOS86 wrote: »

Haven't kept up with this scene much in the last few years.

Is a Core i5 at nearly 200 euro really needed in a budget bill?

It's almost 30% of Timmy's budget.

Is it not better to go for a lower cpu ( AMD maybe ) and get a better graphics card like GTX 760?

Otherwise looks a brillant build.

It could be a bit overkill to be fair, an i3 would probably do just fine! I was kind of thinking of his overall build being balanced for everyday use as much as anything. If I was really being serious I might suggest getting the i3 but rather than upgrading the gpu (nothing wrong with the lovely 7870 atm), add in the 120gb Samsung EVO SSD to improve the overall pc experience!

SterlingArcher · 01-01-2014 06:53PM

Slksht wrote: »

It could be a bit overkill to be fair, an i3 would probably do just fine! I was kind of thinking of his overall build being balanced for everyday use as much as anything. If I was really being serious I might suggest getting the i3 but rather than upgrading the gpu (nothing wrong with the lovely 7870 atm), add in the 120gb Samsung EVO SSD to improve the overall pc experience!

There are cheaper I5s think 170?

Yes it is a budget build but I like it.
nothing wrong with AMD but most would rather Intel. Just how it is.

If it was a strict budget I'd say go AMD. but he did say if it is more "It's cool he will manage".. So can add the extra 50 for the gtx760. And was drunk making his request so might not even want it on sober reflection.

Timmyctc · 01-01-2014 08:45PM

SterlingArcher wrote: »

There are cheaper I5s think 170?

Yes it is a budget build but I like it.
nothing wrong with AMD but most would rather Intel. Just how it is.

If it was a strict budget I'd say go AMD. but he did say if it is more "It's cool he will manage".. So can add the extra 50 for the gtx760. And was drunk making his request so might not even want it on sober reflection.

Nono I Will still want it. I was gonna make the thread sober but Drunk Timmy got there first. Too hungover to review the build atm but I will give it a going over tomorrow<3 you guise

marco_polo · 01-01-2014 08:56PM

Not as much value in the FX-6300 if you aren't interested in overclocking, so you may be better of with an i5 build, however might as well throw one up for the red team :P.

Item|Price
Corsair Carbide Series 200R, ATX, ohne Netzteil|€52.47
XFX PRO550W Core Edition Full Wired Power Supply|€52.47
ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0, AM3+, ATX|€58.55
2 x 4GB Corsair XMS3 PC3-12800U CL9|€74.66
AMD FX-6300 Prozessor, Boxed, Sockel AM3+|€98.40
WD Blue 1TB 6Gb's|€51.27
LG GH24NS bare schwarz|€16.50
HIS R9 280X IceQ Boost Clock 3GB GDDR5 PCI-E DLDVI-I/HDMI/2xMini DP|€265.15
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€688.46

cherryghost · 01-01-2014 09:58PM

Imo I'd scale the 280x to a 270. The AMD processor would bottleneck out the GPU in DayZ and BF4. The 270x still goes beyond 60fps on ultra beyond 1080p on BF4.

Slksht · 01-01-2014 10:06PM

If going with that and build it would realistically be an 8350 though. The Intelbbuildis sstilltthe preference for most non clockers!

Bear in mind Timmy that we're all pretty much over shooting the mark here haha. Yousaid hhappy with medium settings, we've aimed slightly higher than that!

marco_polo · 01-01-2014 11:47PM

Good points above, I didn't read the list of games originally but they are all CPU loving multiplayer games so R9 270x or GTX 760 with an intel is probably the better option especially as you won't be overclocking.

Either way as slksht says you'll be well north of medium settings

Timmyctc · 04-01-2014 12:35AM

marco_polo wrote: »

Good points above, I didn't read the list of games originally but they are all CPU loving multiplayer games so R9 270x or GTX 760 with an intel is probably the better option especially as you won't be overclocking.

Either way as slksht says you'll be well north of medium settings

So I'm liking the look of both. But as a nub, you'll have to walk me through the pros and cons of each (Obviously I can see the 2nd one is cheaper, we'll mark that as a pro) :pac:

yawhat! · 04-01-2014 12:58AM

An alternative build

The "Create a PC for Timmyctc" thread

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