Buying a basic gaming PC

Jasder

Jasder

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Right, I know very little about computers, but I want to get a pretty basic gaming PC, so I can run more games.

I don't really care about graphics or stuff like that, I'm happy playing on the lowest settings, but I just want the games to run smoothly and be playable.

I play a range of games, Overwatch, Elder Scrolls, Elite Dangerous, Total War, Fallout, whatever.

I don't know what I need or what is good, I have very little idea of these things.

I don't want to spend too much, like I said I only want it to be basic, and I have no idea how to build one, but I was just looking for something that would be able to run most games fine on low settings, I don't know how much that might cost, but let's say between £200 and £500, because I'd hesitate to spend more than that for sure.
 
On low settings you don't need a graphics card so you should be able to get away with something like this:

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £346.60 (includes shipping: £11.70)
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A monitor will cost you about £100 or you could use your TV.

A graphics card and SSD will give you a considerable boost in performance and make gaming much more enjoyable.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £503.18 (includes shipping: £12.30)​
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I'm sure more experienced speccers like @orbitalwalsh will be along shortly to refine that build
 
To stay on budget the 2200G seems the best choice as he needs a monitor - it's what i was going to spec.

Not much to refine @Quartz, - perhaps add a small SSD for OS in first build and any half decent monitor ~£100.
 
Danny75 said:
@Quartz

That mobo won't fit in that case.
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Yep, just noticed that too.

Below, is build you could add to in the future- but you would need to still source Windows, cheaply which can be done.


My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £508.04 (includes shipping: £18.12)
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Or a cheaper monitor:

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £498.04 (includes shipping: £18.12)


You could drop the SSD - or go even cheaper on the monitor, But if you can afford the SSD it's worth the performance boost.​
 
Is pre-built wanted or self-build?

Sounds like there is already an existing computer, and some components could be transferred, like a mechanical drive for example?
 
Danny75 said:
Sounds like there is already an existing computer, and some components could be transferred, like a mechanical drive for example?
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If he does he wasn't very comprehensive with his reply - but it does happen.

For his budget - youtube would be his financial and component quality friend.
 
orbitalwalsh said:
@Quartz

Not as small but damn good value with 3 Free games


My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £494.21 (includes shipping: £12.30)
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@orbitalwalsh - OK, even you're going to struggle crowbaring a monitor into that build :D
 
orbitalwalsh said:
@Quartz

Not as small but damn good value with 3 Free games


My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £494.21 (includes shipping: £12.30)
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Probably need some RAM aswell
 
orbitalwalsh said:
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/32618357
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If the filters are good/easy access, that's a cracking budget case - even the layout looks respectable, if a little on the flimsy side - but who cares at budget pricing.
orbitalwalsh said:
Monitor ... Go around tip yard and wait for someone to put a monitor in the electronics shed :D
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Christ, this speccing lark is going to get tricky, @orbitalwalsh aka Steptoe - but at least members will get to breath some 'actual' fresh air. :D
Heisenberg said:
Probably need some RAM aswell
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That will be taped to the monitor at the tip.
 
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