first time pc build

[mulcahy69]

I am wanting to build a pc for the first time as it would be cheaper than buying one already built. Also thought would like the pride that comes with building it yourself however I have done a bit of research and I am unsure as which components to use. The main uses for my pc is an entertainment pc streaming tv online and also downloading tv programs and films. I have never really played games on a pc but would not like to rule out the option. I have roughly between £400 and £500 however I am willing to spend a bit more to make it better. I don't need a monitor or mouse or keyboard. I would really appreciate if you could tell me what I shoiuld get. Cheers.

 

[stulid]

You need an operating system?

 

[mulcahy69]

As far as I have seen everyone on Windows 7 64 bit.

 

[stulid]

As far as I have seen everyone on Windows 7 64 bit.

But what about you? do you have a copy or not?

 

[stulid]

Im going to assume you need a copy.



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Intel Core i5-2400 3.10GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail £144.98
(£120.82) £144.98
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XFX ATI Radeon HD 5770 Single Slot 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with Stalker & AVP Games £83.99
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Microsoft Windows 7 Bundle - Home Premium 64 Bit £68.40
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Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (WD5000AAKX) £29.99
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MSI H67MA-E35 Intel H67 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro-ATX Motherboard - (Sandybridge) **B3 REVISION** £64.99
(£54.16) £64.99
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Cooler Master Elite 430 Windowed Case - Black (with 500w Elite Power PSU) £64.99
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Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Dual Channel Kit (BL2KIT25664BA1339) £23.99
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Total : £496.33

 

[mulcahy69]

You are right I don't have a copy. Looks good one main thing I forgot I would need a hdmi port to link up to a television.

 

[stulid]

You are right I don't have a copy. Looks good one main thing I forgot I would need a hdmi port to link up to a television.

This one then - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-149-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1515

The other 5770 above doesnt have HDMI

 

[mulcahy69]

Oh I also forgot would I be able to upgrade the RAM in future if I needed it. Cheers massive help

 

[stulid]

Oh I also forgot would I be able to upgrade the RAM in future if I needed it. Cheers massive help

Theres only 2 ram slots on the board, so you either buy 8gb now,

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-098-KS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1516

Or sell the 4gb and then buy a 8gb kit.

 

[mulcahy69]

Nice one thanks for your help.

 

[olivier renault]

you can use 1333mhz ram if budget is a constraint. Although would be a shame passing on 8GB HyperX 12800C9 for £54.