Recommend me a gaming pc

I_AM_THE_STIG · 15 Sep 2011 at 14:41

Hiya I'm new and thinking of buying a pc mainly for gaming. I have a ps3 and xbox 360 but I hear nothing but good about pc gaming. I understand it's not cheap but I hear it's well worth the money so not after going wild cost wise so set my self a budget of about £700 and see the arkham destructor that is for sale on overclockers. Would you recommend this set up or is there any better deals for my budget.

Just to add my budget is just computer. Not Inc keyboard mouse monitor.

Many thanks Dave

RoboSprog · 15 Sep 2011 at 14:42

Might want to move this to the Hardware section

Martynt74 · 15 Sep 2011 at 14:42

Hi

I've RTM'd this for you. You'll get a better response in the General Hardware forum

Alex74 · 15 Sep 2011 at 14:43

Indeed, General Hardware is generally the place for 'spec me' threads.

Oh and welcome to the forums!

neil3k · 15 Sep 2011 at 14:43

claimed ?

Hilly · 15 Sep 2011 at 14:44

neil3k said:
claimed ?

^^^ Ban.

Scania · 15 Sep 2011 at 14:48

I_AM_THE_STIG said:
set my self a budget of about £700 and see the arkham destructor that is for sale on overclockers. Would you recommend this set up or is there any better deals for my budget.

Many thanks Dave

Hi Dave,

£619.98 inc (The price of the silly named pc in question) does not leave much change for an O.S., Keyboard, Mouse & Monitor.....

wildman · 15 Sep 2011 at 14:55

I suggest

Manic Miner is an awesome game on this platform

shifty_uk · 15 Sep 2011 at 14:56

neil3k said:
claimed ?

My oh my, it's been a while

I_AM_THE_STIG · 15 Sep 2011 at 15:08

Just comp

mp260767 · 15 Sep 2011 at 15:12

as a built system have a look at the Titan Triceratop with the sapphire 6950 gfx card at £729.97 inc VAT.

would you be up to building your own system ?

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail with FREE TrackMania 2 Canyon PC Game £173.99 (£144.99)

Asrock Z68 PRO3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £99.98 (£83.32)

Antec TruePower New Modular 650W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £69.98 (£58.32)

BitFenix Shinobi Gaming Windowed Case - Black £52.98 (£44.15)

Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (HD502HJ) £33.98 (£28.32)

Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2/AM2+/AM3/LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366) £25.99 (£21.66)

Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9AD3B1K2/4G) £23.99 (£19.99)

OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £17.99 (£14.99)

Sub Total : £582.40
Shipping : £11.75
VAT : £118.83
Total : £712.98

I_AM_THE_STIG · 15 Sep 2011 at 15:18

Ideally no as I have no knowledgeof this at all.

I_AM_THE_STIG · 15 Sep 2011 at 15:19

Is the Titan Triceratop a better system than the arkham destructor

mp260767 · 15 Sep 2011 at 15:41

pretty similar tbh, main difference is a different case and different gfx card, along with the destructor having the slightly better case in the antec 300 over the Coolermaster Elite 335 with the Triceratop, triceratop having the better gfx with the 6950 and a higher level psu.

I_AM_THE_STIG · 15 Sep 2011 at 15:45

The destructor seems like the best value for money then don't it.

Would this be a good spec for gaming and would it run ok on a 32" LCD full 1080p tv

Dave

Jano · 15 Sep 2011 at 15:50

Surely the Stig has no need for a computer, his helmet can play all games in full hd!

I_AM_THE_STIG · 15 Sep 2011 at 15:54

Jano you better keep a low profile your parents will get done for letting you lose in public.

Prob my mistake for not asking for constructive help, it's open the door for pointless replys.

Jano · 15 Sep 2011 at 15:59

Pick a name like that and your asking for it tbh

As others have said, the triceratops would be fine.

Foehammer2003 · 15 Sep 2011 at 16:00

I_AM_THE_STIG said:
Jano you better keep a low profile your parents will get done for letting you lose in public.

Prob my mistake for not asking for constructive help, it's open the door for pointless replys.

Thread does seem a bit trashed doesn't it?

Is it not a thought to build your own? As said you can get a good spec PC for your budget. How long would you like it to last before upgrade/replacement?

If you must go down the pre-built route what about getting a good base system and upgrading it from there? The two pre built systems mentioned are both good, but would reccomend you upgrade parts (GPU etc) over the following months if you want a good gaming rig on a 32" TV.

EDIT: also your paying for an overclock which you can EASILY achieve yourself with the 2500K!

I_AM_THE_STIG · 15 Sep 2011 at 16:08

Foehammer cheers for advice mate, you think an own build is better then For the budget I'm on and wanting it running on the 32" tv?

You don't fancy speccing 1 for me do you?

I'll need some form of operating system aswell within my budget.

Dave