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Noxia

Noxia

Noxia

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Hi All,

It's easy when you want to spend a lot on a PC but I'm not really clued up on the lower/midrange market. I want to play WOW at 1080p with nice settings, I will worry about building a beast PC later but with that in mind, I would not object to somewhat future proofing myself with a decent MOBO/PSU.

I already have the case its a Fractal ITX Core 500 case, keyboard and mouse, don't need help with monitor. SSD is a must, I also don't mind if you spec some parts that take me out the target range on the assumption I may snag them 2nd hand. Thanks in advance. I believe my case can take a full atx PSU but would rather stick with small one.

Edit: There is a 1060 Mini for sale in MM for £125 which may be a good option?
 
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Thanks for that orbital there are a lot of different ways I could exceed those recommended specs and that looks like a pretty solid suggestion. I'll wait for a couple of others then pick and choose from them!
 
Not a crappy Kolink psu though. That supposed 500w psu only has 360w on the 12v rail and a warning from Kolink on the label that maximum power is not to exceed 400w 24/7. I know theoretically it should power that system but the lack of any quality is shocking. I wouldn't touch one with a bargepole.
 
pastymuncher said:
Not a crappy Kolink psu though. That supposed 500w psu only has 360w on the 12v rail and a warning from Kolink on the label that maximum power is not to exceed 400w 24/7. I know theoretically it should power that system but the lack of any quality is shocking. I wouldn't touch one with a bargepole.
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ends justifies the means , technically still over budget .
'and you cant put whole of Kolink PSU as generic 'crappy' as their Continuum is regarded very highly a better then most - not to mention the amount of mining rigs that model powers . But their budget versions are completely different kettle of fish .


Noxia said:
Thanks for that orbital there are a lot of different ways I could exceed those recommended specs and that looks like a pretty solid suggestion. I'll wait for a couple of others then pick and choose from them!
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best bet, in all honestly . Dell Optiplex i5/i7 and house in a bigger case, PSU like Formula 450w and a gtx 1050ti/1060 . would save a fair bit of cash . seems some refurb ones go for about £260 with i7 and 16gb of ram plus windows...
 
orbitalwalsh said:
ends justifies the means , technically still over budget .
'and you cant put whole of Kolink PSU as generic 'crappy' as their Continuum is regarded very highly a better then most - not to mention the amount of mining rigs that model powers . But their budget versions are completely different kettle of fish.
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Just letting you know that I am not picking a arguement with you. You know very well that I am a pain when it comes to psu's. :p

The Continuum should be much better as it's a much more expensive psu. Still wouldn't touch one though. Jonnyguru gave the 1050w version 8.4/10 and the 1500w 8.3/10. Tech powerup gave the 1200w version 8.2/10. Hardly stellar scores, mediocre at best I would say plus you only get 5 years warranty which is pretty poor for the price. There are far better psu's at similar prices as that level.
 
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pastymuncher said:
Just letting you know that I am not picking a arguement with you. You know very well that I am a pain when it comes to psu's. :p

The Continuum should be much better as it's a much more expensive psu. Still wouldn't touch one though. Jonnyguru gave the 1050w version 8.4/10 and the 1500w 8.3/10. Tech powerup gave the 1200w version 8.2/10. Hardly stellar scores, mediocre at best I would say plus you only get 5 years warranty which is pretty poor for the price. There are far better psu's at similar prices as that level.
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True, been trying to get the rep to send some basic kits out , know they won't have Stella reviews but will be interesting to see against the likes of units similar or slightly costlier units (£5)

OCUK really needs to stock Riotoro units ... Good £15 off Focus units, that would fly off the shelves , but then screw the rest over haha . Think they are in theory cheaper then Formula ones
 
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Edit: There is a 1060 Mini for sale in MM for £125 which may be a good option?
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for your budget, preowned is the way to go imo :)
you'd get a better spec overall.

for example:
i'd probably get the i5 8400 + Asrock H310M-ITX/ac (new)
rest on mm -
16gb ddr4 for ~£100-110
1060 3gb/6gb for ~£125-150 depending on which version (recommend 6gb version)
a decent quality psu for £35
a cheap cooler £10
480-525gb ssd for £35-40
 
tamzzy said:
for your budget, preowned is the way to go imo :)
you'd get a better spec overall.

for example:
i'd probably get the i5 8400 + Asrock H310M-ITX/ac (new)
rest on mm -
16gb ddr4 for ~£100-110
1060 3gb/6gb for ~£125-150 depending on which version (recommend 6gb version)
a decent quality psu for £35
a cheap cooler £10
480-525gb ssd for £35-40
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I know what will happen, i'll stay stuff it and just go high end, that's what happened the last two times anyway :D Not in a rush so I'll browse the MM daily as well until I get fed up waiting
 
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