Build now or wait for 'next gen'

dorgoo · 18 Aug 2013 at 09:45

So here's the thing, my current PC is approaching it's 5th year and is showing it's age now, therefore I'm looking at building a new gaming PC.

I'm looking to build a high end gaming PC to compete with the next generation of consoles and 'next gen' PC titles and would like it to last me another 5 years (am i being optimistic?)

Should i bite the bullet and build now or wait till next gen arrives and see what they have to offer, then build an appropriate system?
I also understand the AMD 8000 series is due out around that time aswell, again should i wait for these to be realeased?

If you think i should build now i have a budget of around £1000 which i would need to get a case, motherboard, CPU, cooler, ram, power supply, SSD and graphics card, i already have all peripherals and operating system.

Any advice is most welcome.
Thank's Chris.

P.S Never overclocked before but would like to give it a go.

Ripjaw · 18 Aug 2013 at 09:56

Theres always somthing around the corner somone once told me on here, so if your always holding out for somthing you'll never buy lol, just buy now i am

Making my order tommorow as it happens. It may interest you to know from what i've read the next gen consoles will be using an amd 7850 as there gpu, not exactly high end.....Well bottom high end i guess its not a bad card its what im using atm. i5 4670k + gtx 770 or 7970 will be cracking i think for a good whilst yet tbh

Sliver · 18 Aug 2013 at 10:05

Buy now. PC tech moves so fast, so if you keep waiting for the next gen, you'll be waiting for ever.

There are plenty of people on these forums who could spec you a best bang for buck system if you need any advice.

ExRayTed · 18 Aug 2013 at 11:26

Yup, buy now. Haswell has not been released long so the socket still has longevity.

Noxia · 18 Aug 2013 at 11:31

I too used to fall into this scenario but you have to just do it at some point.

Aneskimo · 18 Aug 2013 at 11:54

Noxia said:
I too used to fall into this scenario but you have to just do it at some point.

+1

I have just found this out too

dorgoo · 18 Aug 2013 at 12:03

Thank's for the replies guys, looks like i'll put something together now then.
I'm not too savvy with what's available right now so if anyone would like to spec me a build it would be very much appreciated.

Idleman · 18 Aug 2013 at 12:11

Can you post your system spec, so we can see what, if anything, can be reused.

dorgoo · 18 Aug 2013 at 12:54

Current system.

GPU: AMD 7770
CPU: Q6600 @3.20GHz
RAM: 2x2GB Corsair Dominator XMS2 DDR2 PC2-8500C5
HDD:Western Digital Black 1TB
Motherboard: Abit IP35 Pro XE Intel P35
PSU: Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLi Compliant PSU

I'm looking for something obviously a bit faster with the ability to overclock, and the opportunity to go duel card in the future.

Current display is a 24" @ 1920 x 1200 resolution.

Idleman · 18 Aug 2013 at 13:03

dorgoo said:
Current system.

GPU: AMD 7770
CPU: Q6600 @3.20GHz
RAM: 2x2GB Corsair Dominator XMS2 DDR2 PC2-8500C5
HDD:Western Digital Black 1TB
Motherboard: Abit IP35 Pro XE Intel P35
PSU: Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLi Compliant PSU

I'm looking for something obviously a bit faster with the ability to overclock, and the opportunity to go duel card in the future.

Current display is a 24" @ 1920 x 1200 resolution.

You can reuse the hdd. I would also reuse the Psu and just up grade it as and when you do get a second card.
What cooler are you using?
And the most important question, what is your budget?

P.S Never overclocked before but would like to give it a go.

CPU: Q6600 @3.20GHz

sastusbulbas · 18 Aug 2013 at 13:16

I would say upgrade now. All you will ever get from waiting is less time with a new pc as you crawl by with your current.

I was stupid enough to put off building a new pc with the previous three generations due to repeatedly putting something off due to what is going to be released the next year. Running socket 775 up until Haswell was not something that served me well.

dorgoo · 18 Aug 2013 at 13:25

Idleman said:
You can reuse the hdd. I would also reuse the Psu and just up grade it as and when you do get a second card.
What cooler are you using?
And the most important question, what is your budget?

dorgoo said:
If you think i should build now i have a budget of around £1000 which i would need to get a case, motherboard, CPU, cooler, ram, power supply, SSD and graphics card, i already have all peripherals and operating system.

My current system was pre-built, bought form overclockers back in 2008. (hence the overclock).
I believe the cooler is an Arctic Freezer 7 Pro

Idleman · 18 Aug 2013 at 13:36

dorgoo said:
My current system was pre-built, bought form overclockers back in 2008. (hence the overclock).
I believe the cooler is an Arctic Freezer 7 Pro

That is what I thought.

I seen the budget just after I had posted.

Have you looked at any cases or have one in mind?

Idleman · 18 Aug 2013 at 13:45

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7970 GHz Twin FrozR OC BE 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE GAMES £259.99
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £197.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87X-D3H Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £131.99
1 x Corsair Carbide 540 High Airflow ATX Cube Case - Black £111.98
1 x Toshiba SSD HG5D Series THNSNH 7mm 128GB Solid State Hard Drive - (THNSNH128GCST) £85.99
1 x XFX Pro 850W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £74.99
1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17000C11 2133MHz Dual CHannel Kit (PV38G213C1K) £65.99
1 x Alpenföhn K2 Mount Doom CPU Cooler £59.99
Total : £1,003.01 (includes shipping : £11.75).

I have included a Psu. As the unit sits behind the mobo in the 540, cables are`nt an issue.
The 7970 is a good price but is on preorder, you would need to contact OCUK to find out ETA.

dorgoo · 18 Aug 2013 at 13:52

I recently built a system for my son with parts recommended from the guys on here in a Fractal Design Define R4 case which i quite liked because of it's minimalist look.
I have also been looking at the Corsair 540 case, i like the idea of having some of the components 'hidden' again making it clean looking with good air flow.

dorgoo · 18 Aug 2013 at 13:56

Beat me to it, yea i've been thinking about that Corsair case.
Thank's for the build. Is the 7970 worth waiting for?

Idleman · 18 Aug 2013 at 14:16

dorgoo said:
Beat me to it, yea i've been thinking about that Corsair case.
Thank's for the build. Is the 7970 worth waiting for?

For the price, I would say so. But check with OCUK as to when they expect delivery.

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/770?vs=856

dorgoo · 18 Aug 2013 at 15:36

Thank's Idleman, much appreciated.

Potty27 · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:09

Idleman said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7970 GHz Twin FrozR OC BE 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE GAMES £259.99
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £197.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87X-D3H Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £131.99
1 x Corsair Carbide 540 High Airflow ATX Cube Case - Black £111.98
1 x Toshiba SSD HG5D Series THNSNH 7mm 128GB Solid State Hard Drive - (THNSNH128GCST) £85.99
1 x XFX Pro 850W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £74.99
1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17000C11 2133MHz Dual CHannel Kit (PV38G213C1K) £65.99
1 x Alpenföhn K2 Mount Doom CPU Cooler £59.99
Total : £1,003.01 (includes shipping : £11.75).

I have included a Psu. As the unit sits behind the mobo in the 540, cables are`nt an issue.
The 7970 is a good price but is on preorder, you would need to contact OCUK to find out ETA.

Looks like a strong build