First Build, need help!

[TOsterwold]

Hi all,

So I'm in the need of a Gaming PC, I've spent the last couple of days browsing the net to find out what I should go for, but I just have no clue where to start.

Build or buy a pre built system? That's my first question...

Then I looked around and read through forums etc... And looks like build is a little cheaper but not much?

Okay so I want a machine that will run BF3 on at least high settings, as console doesn't quiet cut it anymore.

Anyway my budget is £700 preferably less. I need windows 7 as I'm still running XP. I have all input devices and sound system, not sure if it makes a difference but my resolution is 1050x1680.

Any help would be ace! Just can't figure out where to start.
Regards Tom

 

[TOsterwold]

Thanks for the super quick replies! I'll be ordering soon then

Just one more thing, how do you know how to choose the Motherboard and the PSU ? Okay it has to have the sockets that the CPU has and a slot for the GPU but what else do you need to look for to choose the right one? And the PSU , is it all about the '80 plus' or do the other components say what power they need?

Anyway thanks a bunch!

Tom