Help me with new gaming rig spec please

llwayneio

llwayneio

llwayneio

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Hi guys, I've decided to try and put together a new gaming rig to replace my ageing (and now broken) rig. I will be able to reuse my case, psu (coolermaster m520w) and hdd/dvd etc. I'm really only looking to spend around £300. I'm happy to buy clearance or second hand and have access to the MM. I just need some help deciding on what to aim for to get the most from my money. So far I'm considering a 2nd hand 2500k with a z68 board but that's as far as I've gotten. Just wondering what more knowledgeable people would do with my budget, and whether I should consider an amd fx chip or try and stretch for new components.

thanks guys
 
Hi Uther, I noticed the same board in clearance for £35 so I may go for that one depending one what's missing from it. I notice you have a 2500k and the same mobo, how do you find them? have you tried overclocking the cpu yet?
 
Only put the system together a couple of days ago, and not overclocked yet but I like it! The Z68 Gigabyte is still perfectly capable especially with a 2500k.
If you are not bothered with new stuff so much someone is selling an I7 920 bundle in the MM for £155, that would leave you with enough out of your budget for a good gfx card. Some wicked deals on AMD cards currently!
 
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How does the i7 compare to the 2500k? I'm really just wanting to get the most out of my modest budget. I'm hoping to play some of the upcoming games: watchdogs, bf 4, dayz standalone etc at a respectable fps, and hope it will last 2/3 years. I play at 1680x1050 so I'm hoping that will be possible.
 
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