First build help!

TopSpudGun

TopSpudGun

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So the basics are ive always been a console gamer, wanting to go to PC, play new titles at prefrably ultra, seems im looking at i7 and gtx 1080? Although my knowladge is limited.

Budget id like to spend is £1K although can be stretched. (Edit: trust me, i know thats low for the specs, but as said, not firm on £1k, but lets use it as a base as it always ends up over anyway!)

I do need mouse and keyboard operating system too.

Not too worried about monitor but if theres a good deal why not...

Games examples:
GTA V,
DiRT 4 when it comes out,
Wildlands,
Other simulation racing games and fps that take my fancy!

Looking to put an order in once the holidays are over, although a pre built system is also fine if anyone thinks one is just as good bang for buck!

Thanks guys.
 
Here is a start,

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £987.93
(includes shipping: £13.20)





There is no way you can get a i7+1080 and OS etc for £1K
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You would get a CPU with twice the amount of cores and a GTX1080 is much stronger than a RX480, a GTX1080 can run games at 1440P without any issues.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £1,493.47
(includes shipping: £14.70)



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So I've improved the case and PSU also.
 
Looks good to me!, how long would this type of pc last before needing upgrading? I would be playing at 1080p atleast for now anyway, so i assume this set up would achive the ultra settings in most games?
 
At 1080p that build would munch its way through all games on ULTRA.

And it would last for years - with periodic GPU upgrades.

For example lots if people are still holding off upgrading as they are finding that their sandy bridge/ivybridge (5 year old CPUs) coupled with a GTX 1070/1080 is allowing them to play games at ULTRA even at 1440p with some setting refinements.

Additional: Second build would be my choice - if I had to make a sacrifice to save funds I would bump down to GTX 1070 as that would still blast through games at 1080p at ULTRA. But if you can afford it - get the GTX 1080 as it will compliment a future 1440p monitor upgrade (if that is what you're considering?)
 
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Appriciate the input! One thing i completley forgot to mention was i would like to be able to use dual monitors,

One for the game and one for whatever else i need to do without having to minimize the game for a 20 second task! Would this spec still be fine?
 
Great! Is there a case that could be swapped so i could have a cd drive? I do have one in my old cheap ebay pc that im assuming i could use, but obviously need a case thats suitable too
 
I agree, and to be honest wouldnt mind without, its possible to swap over CD copy for an USB copy for photos i sell (i do motorsport photography, cd was one of the ways to sell, but its fine, i can actually still make a little profit with USB drive)
 
You could attach an external drive, fur when you needed it, to save the asthetics.

stulid said:
Ugghhh optical drive.

Its 2017 man
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Lol - you obviously don't have kids that need DVD's copied for streaming Moana, Lego Movie, Frozen and any other Pixar/Dreamworks movie every night :)

Netflix and Amazon prime only have so many - plus i can stream my South Park Collection if i could be arsed to do it for myself. That's another reason why i like the Fractal Design cases - hides the antiquated parts you still need every now and then.
 
Sounds like a plan, so theres my build sorted! Will give them a acall on tuesday and if all items are in stock will hopefully be able to pop over and start the build!

Secondly, i offered my mother my ebay cheapie once ive got my parts, but apparently its not good enough for her needs...

So, build number 2,

She plays eros island and second life, and i beleive they arent that intense, so what spec would be suggested?

If its not too expensive i might try and squeeze to get both done and dusted!
 
I've just googled Eros Island - it's true you do learn something new everyday :)

What was your cheapy build spec and could you use any parts for your Mum's build?

Will she need a monitor, OS etc?..
 
Haha, im certain that i do not want to google it for my own good!

She has monitor keyboard mouse ect, she would need os, unless i can use the usb drive i would be getting twice (probably not though?)

Cheapy build spec is pretty poor, so would say its probably best to start fresh, although i assume the power unit would be fine.

Would need to have WiFi (might add this option to mine too, depends on how much that would cost)

She currently has a HP Pavillion, so certainly nothing snazzy, and it does work, but very slow and graphics like the playstation 2...
 
TopSpudGun said:
Cheapy build spec is pretty poor, so would say its probably best to start fresh, although i assume the power unit would be fine
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Unfortunately, that may not be the case - really need the brand and model of the PSU - it's very likely a poor quality generic PSU with zero safety features (given your description of the PC) and you may not want it powering a new build.

And yes, you still need a new OS but i would get a small builders licence, 'OEI' - dirt cheap but can take a bit of effort to register - not always a smooth process. Only buy from reputable companies though - as much as i can say without breaking forum rules.
 
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Model number is ATX-500B

Motherboard is MSI A55M-E35

Hard drive is a seagate 1000GB

That is all i can find, and hope that helps you.

Understood, part of the reason i missed PC...
 
If there isn't a brand name anywhere on the PSU then it's probably generic - probably a sub £20 unit with zero safety features. It would be risk using it on a modern build - but if needs must etc..(I used to use them all the time when I first started building but that's going back 20 years. You just used what was in the flimsy, razor sharped case - they always worked too. But were nearly always one of the first things to go...)

What's your Mum's budget?
 
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