** Build an Intel Sandy Bridge Budget System at OcUK **

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Hi guys,

I've just finished writing an article and wanted to share this with you. The objective was to build a Sandy Bridge based machine whilst on a budget from Overclockers UK. You will probably all have your opinions on what you would have included but the overall idea was to keep the cost around the £400 mark and here is what we came up with.

Hopefully this helps a few who are not sure but what to move to this new platform!

Would be interested to know what you think. Enjoy the article/video.

(Thanks to Gibbo for the assistance)

Full article HERE

 
That's some really decent kit for £400, just highlights more the fact that you really should give building your own PC a go as the value for money is brilliant with a spec like that.

I dread to think how many people spend more than £400 on much worse systems, not just by specification, but mainly by quality. Cheap no-name PSUs and motherboards and so on are commonplace in £400 off the shelf PCs. With this one you've got top brands like G.Skill and Cooler Master.

Shame you couldn't get better on the cable management, but it really depends on the case in use. With cases being such a personal decision (who wants to look at a horrible one for 3+ years?!), I think there's a lot of flexibility there. OcUK have got their own brand ones that are super cheap and would house that system, but there's also a good Selection of Cooler Master ones (I personally like the Elite 334) and even the new Antec One Hundred is in the budget section, not to mention two Silverstone cases.

So, are you going to do one for £800 now? :P
 
alexhull24 said:
I dread to think how many people spend more than £400 on much worse systems, not just by specification, but mainly by quality. Cheap no-name PSUs and motherboards and so on are commonplace in £400 off the shelf PCs. With this one you've got top brands like G.Skill and Cooler Master.
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I bet if you went into any of the main retail stores that you usually find at a retail park something like this would cost hundreds more. You wouldn't be getting certified brands either that have reputation behind them.

Shame you couldn't get better on the cable management, but it really depends on the case in use. With cases being such a personal decision (who wants to look at a horrible one for 3+ years?!), I think there's a lot of flexibility there. OcUK have got their own brand ones that are super cheap and would house that system, but there's also a good Selection of Cooler Master ones (I personally like the Elite 334) and even the new Antec One Hundred is in the budget section, not to mention two Silverstone cases.
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There are quite a lot of cases to go with in the £30-50 price range but this one seems to be a good deal with the PSU combo. Pretty roomy too as you saw in the video!!

So, are you going to do one for £800 now? :P
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HAhaha well that depends if Gibbo is so kind to provide ;)
 
I guess the equivalent pre-built would be the Primo Pterosaur (who came up with that!?).

Different component choices, but similar ethos, £100 more, which isn't bad either, considering you get it built for you, though I think most of the fun is building it yourself!

Would be good to see how well OcUK build these too, I think there was a thread with pics on the forums somewhere but I think it's quite out of date.
 
Nice video.

I think everyone should watch it with CC transcribe audio on though:

"which can see there was a my crazy explodes" :D
 
Great video and article. A great read.

I have learnt in the past few months building your PC is a lot better. You can create a better PC for less money. PCs in PC World seem to have about 2/3GB DDR2 RAM, no graphics card, and a pretty old processor. You can get a lot better for the same money.
 
Hahaha....loving the music at the end. "There's a party in my pants....sorry i meant computer!"
 
Brilliant, loved the video too. would have really appreciated an extended video so us newbie system builders could have watched it being put together :)
 
mikey1090 said:
Brilliant, loved the video too. would have really appreciated an extended video so us newbie system builders could have watched it being put together :)
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Thanks mate, I was thinking of doing a step-by-step. Its sometimes difficult to appeal to the different levels of knowledge/interest. So I went right down the middle to satisfy both camps (I hope!!). Maybe thats one for the future though, will keep it in mind!
 
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