budget build £500 max

Andy_1995

Andy_1995

Andy_1995

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I want to build a budget computer but don't know what too choose for it.

I use my computer for mostly surfing the internet and watching movies, sometimes I play the odd game or two. Can anyone suggest anything to me?

I don't need memory,case,dvd-drive or cpu cooler.

Thanks.
 
If you need Windows:


YOUR BASKET
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 128GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT128M4SSD2) £89.99
1 x Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £86.39
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £84.98
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) £74.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (GFC-02050) £72.00
1 x Asus HD 6670 1024MB GDDR3 PCI-Express Graphics Card £56.99
1 x OCZ ZS Series 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £49.99
Total : £527.33 (includes shipping : £10.00).




If you don't:


YOUR BASKET
1 x Sapphire HD 6850 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £115.99
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 128GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT128M4SSD2) £89.99
1 x Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £86.39
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £84.98
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) £74.99
1 x OCZ ZS Series 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £49.99
Total : £514.33 (includes shipping : £10.00).



Motherboard allows you to drop in a Sandy Bridge / Ivy Bridge processor at a later date if you want/need to. SSD greatly improves loading speed and snappiness while in Windows.
 
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Is this to replace PC in your spec? If no,disregard these questions.
What make and wattage is your Psu?
Will you need new hdd/dvd? Can include SSD if using your Hitachi.
What games do you play, will help spec you an appropiate Gpu.
Will you be re-using case?
 
I can go £20/30 over my budget if I must I do not need windows. Yes it is to replace my system in my sig. I have an optical drive and it is sata, I do not need a hard drive, but an SSD one would be nice.

The psu I have is just a cheap CIT 700W until I upgraded.

I usually play COD MW3 or Need for speed the run.

and yes I will be using my old case.
 
Best i can do.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £173.99
1 x **B Grade** XFX HD 6870 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £99.00
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £84.98
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 64GB 2.5 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT064M4SSD2) £59.99
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 500W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £49.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) £39.95
Total : £519.90 (includes shipping : £10.00).



http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-390-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261
You could get this mobo, if you wish to xfire/sli in the future. Although, you would then have to get a bigger Psu.
 
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Idleman said:
Best i can do.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £173.99
1 x **B Grade** XFX HD 6870 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £99.00
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £84.98
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 64GB 2.5 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT064M4SSD2) £59.99
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 500W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £49.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance Low Profile 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CML8GX3M2A1600C9) £39.95
Total : £519.90 (includes shipping : £10.00).



http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-390-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=2261
You could get this mobo, if you wish to xfire/sli in the future. Although, you would then have to get a bigger Psu.
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He didn't need memory so that comes nicely under budget :)
 
can keep memory, case, cooler (if you have the backplate), hdd.

I would save the SSD for later, so you can get some nice components.

No memory saves £40, which isn't negligeable. Leaves CPU, motherboard, PSU and GPU.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Sapphire HD 7850 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £184.98
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £173.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77X-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £104.99
1 x OCZ ZS Series 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £49.99
Total : £525.95 (includes shipping : £10.00).



If you gonna re-use the parts.

EDIT : hmm maybe overkill for light gaming. SSD would make more sense.

The CM 500W has 408W on 12 volts. I would pickup something beefier for a 6870.
 
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Like the look of the specs with the 3570k :), 7850 is a bit over the top for me the 6850/70 is more what i'm looking for not to over the top :).

I have a backplate that fits socket 1155 boards.

Sorry my sig is wrong the board I have now is a N68C-S which can take ddr2 and 3 :).
 
Then I would go with Idleman, but use the OCZ PSU. Maybe drop the 8GB and use a 128GB M4.

If you don't want a used card, you can find a 6850 for under £100. Although the XFX 6870 is a good card itself.
 
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i was looking at the AMD A-series cpus but I wasn't sure it looked good for the extra graphic boost but it can only be used as a xfire with a 6670 or below.

Should I just go for the i5 and the 6850 or 70 instead of the A-series?
 
This. Gpu comes with full 3yr warranty. But you could get the B grade and then you would be able to get a an M4 128 gb ssd.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £173.99
1 x MSI HD 6870 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £129.95
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £84.98
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 64GB 2.5 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT064M4SSD2) £59.99
1 x OCZ ZS Series 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £49.99
Total : £510.90 (includes shipping : £10.00).

 
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Idleman said:
This. Gpu comes with full 3yr warranty. But you could get the B grade and then you would be able to get a an M4 128 gb ssd.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £173.99
1 x MSI HD 6870 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £129.95
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £84.98
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 64GB 2.5 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT064M4SSD2) £59.99
1 x OCZ ZS Series 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £49.99
Total : £510.90 (includes shipping : £10.00).

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Looks good enough for me, I think the 64GB will do for now and then later on maybe get another SSD :)

Thanks everyone for the help.
 
is it possible to use my old card and a new one at the same time, I don't mean sli or xfire, but using one card for one monitor and the other one for a different monitor.
 
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