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I've read a few great topics here, and everyone seems really helpful, so I thought I'd ask myself.
I am looking at my first build. My laptop packed in, and I am currently using a netbook, which is great for browsing, but limited in everything else really.
What do I want to do with it?
- Play HD content videos (eventually blu-rays, more on that later).
- Gaming - not a huge PC gamer (I have an Xbox 360), but the option to play some if I want to would be good.
What I have already?
Mainly bought second hand, I currently have the following:
Coolermaster HAF 932
A DVD RW
ASUS Radeon HD 5770 Cucore
Windows 7 OS
Wireless Keyboard/Mouse
What do I need?
I don't mind paying most of my budget on the processor/motherboard. I understand these are the most expensive components (until I look at a GPU upgrade).
Then of course I'll need a PSU, 4GB ram, and a 500gb hard drive.
I also need a monitor with DVI input. This can be basic cheap and cheerful, not to concerned on size either, as I will be hooking up my system to my HDTV at times too.
Some very basic budget speakers would be a bonus.
Budget?
The bits I have so far cost me £70. So ideally want to get the rest for £430. I don't want to skip on the motherboard/processor, the rest I can look at more budget options for now. I don't want to overclock to start with, but want the option to do so in the future (so stock CPU cooler is fine for now).
I will eventually be getting a Blu-Ray optical drive, and some form of HD recording TV card/Hauppauge HD PVR to add to the system, so want it to be "ready" for those additions (will likely be in the new year).
I appreciate your help.
I am looking at my first build. My laptop packed in, and I am currently using a netbook, which is great for browsing, but limited in everything else really.
What do I want to do with it?
- Play HD content videos (eventually blu-rays, more on that later).
- Gaming - not a huge PC gamer (I have an Xbox 360), but the option to play some if I want to would be good.
What I have already?
Mainly bought second hand, I currently have the following:
Coolermaster HAF 932
A DVD RW
ASUS Radeon HD 5770 Cucore
Windows 7 OS
Wireless Keyboard/Mouse
What do I need?
I don't mind paying most of my budget on the processor/motherboard. I understand these are the most expensive components (until I look at a GPU upgrade).
Then of course I'll need a PSU, 4GB ram, and a 500gb hard drive.
I also need a monitor with DVI input. This can be basic cheap and cheerful, not to concerned on size either, as I will be hooking up my system to my HDTV at times too.
Some very basic budget speakers would be a bonus.
Budget?
The bits I have so far cost me £70. So ideally want to get the rest for £430. I don't want to skip on the motherboard/processor, the rest I can look at more budget options for now. I don't want to overclock to start with, but want the option to do so in the future (so stock CPU cooler is fine for now).
I will eventually be getting a Blu-Ray optical drive, and some form of HD recording TV card/Hauppauge HD PVR to add to the system, so want it to be "ready" for those additions (will likely be in the new year).
I appreciate your help.
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