Cheap PC build

[ED209]

I have not built a PC is a very long time so was wondering what would be the best options at the moment.

So far I have the following

Windows install
GPU
PSU
Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse

And will need the following

CPU + cooler
Motherboard
HDD\SSD
case
RAM

Its going to be for my son to play a few games on, the games will include all of the Lego games, Garden warfare 1 + 2 and also the Roblox games.

ress will be at 1080P, nothing higher and the budget will be around £200 maybe more if its worth it.

Any suggestions would be welcomed, did think about the second hand market but would prefer to get new for warranty purposes etc.

thanks a lot!

 

[mrbazmondo]

What GPU do you have currently?

 

[ED209]

I currently have a Radeon HD 5830 1GB with a 450W Corsair modular PSU.

I upgraded my main PC to a Nitro 390 8GB and got the above card going spare.

 

[mrbazmondo]

I don't think you'll find anything in your budget on OC. Is there anything on the members market?

 

[DomBruv]

Your looking in at the wrong time for low prices in the computer world right now my friend

and even though those games aren't demanding I would still think you be playing on low/medium getting with just 1gb gpu

 

[tamzzy]

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Intel Pentium G4560 3.50GHz (Kaby Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail= £49.99
• 1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 PC4-19200C14 2400MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD48G2400= £74.99
• 1 x Seagate 500GB FireCuda 2.5" SSHD Internal Hard Drive (ST500LX025)= £45.95
• 1 x Zalman T2 Plus Mini-Tower USB 3.0 - Black= £23.99
• 1 x MSI B250M Pro-VDH Intel B250 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Micro-ATX Motherboard= £59.99

Total: £265.41 (includes shipping: £10.50)​

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[orbitalwalsh]

you'll be looking second hand

below overshoots but has reasons to do so . tammz build above is another good shout but as you can see, your going to go over

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Kolink Stronghold Midi Tower Gaming Case - Black Tempered Glass Side Window= £35.99
• 1 x AMD Ryzen 3 Quad Core 1200 3.40GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £89.99
• 1 x Gigabyte GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 AMD B350 (Socket AM4) DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard= £72.95
• 1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD48G3000= £85.99
• 1 x EVGA 450BT 450W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply= £37.99
• 1 x TeamGroup 120GB L5 Lite SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 3D NAND Solid State Drive= £29.99

Total: £364.60 (includes shipping: £11.70)
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ryzen board should last a good few years 5/6 , ability to overclock above chip and others as well . A320 would be a cheaper board but limits yourself in the future and cpu and be upgraded easily in 3 years time - so system will grow with your son .
nice case that can handle ATX in the future and not look dated in 10 years time .
decent PSU and SSD to house OS- get a second hand HDD and wipe it

 

[StarShock]

On the above build i would suggest the 2200g over the 1200. Same price. Slightly faster stock speed. Also vega graphics

 

[ExoMale]

Just get the ryzen APU, either one should be plenty.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 5 2400G VEGA Graphics AM4 CPU w/ Wraith Stealth Cooler= £139.99
• 1 x MSI A320M Pro-VD Plus AMD A320 (Socket AM4) DDR4 Micro-ATX Motherboard= £49.99
• 1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD48G3000= £85.99
• 1 x TeamGroup 120GB L5 Lite SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 3D NAND Solid State Drive= £29.99
• 1 x Aerocool Qs-182 Micro-ATX Chassis - Black= £23.99

Total: £341.05 (includes shipping: £11.10)​

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If you want brand new and updates tech, but well over budget, the intel from tamz be your best bet.

However on the used market for £200 you be able to find a 6 core FX or mostly an i5 system of some kind with a decent gpu etc and aside from the the ssd whether it’s included or not, sometimes they have crappy power supplies just to sell, these systems would be better than what you have/can have.

 

[Ynot]

Windows install
GPU
PSU
Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse

Sorry for high jacking this thread but those specks look good, my son was looking for a new PC too but I would need...
GPU
PSU
Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse

any spec on those please.

Sorry again and thanks in advance.

 

[tamzzy]

Sorry for high jacking this thread but those specks look good, my son was looking for a new PC too but I would need...
GPU
PSU
Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse

any spec on those please.

Sorry again and thanks in advance.

Make a new thread and tell us your budget

 

[Ynot]

Make a new thread and tell us your budget

OK thanks.