Help with build

JakeR26 · 20 Sep 2012 at 17:47

Hey guys, I am in the process of selecting parts for my new build. I originally was going to get a barebones bundle, a graphics card and hard drive from another site however I was informed by a guy on the Virgin Forums that you guys could probably 'build' me a better PC if I gave you a budget.

I am looking to spend £350-450 and I already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse. This is meant to be a starter so I can upgrade it over the next few years as and when I need to, however I'd like something powerful enough to run high end games on reasonable graphics.

Thanks in advance.

JakeR26 · 20 Sep 2012 at 17:59

Sorry mate, kinda wanted to link the products so people could see if it's any good as it is but don't worry then, I'm sure whatever you guys come up with would be better

JakeR26 · 20 Sep 2012 at 18:15

Thanks for those! The only thing I noticed was that the processor is only dual 2.80GHz, I'm looking for something with a bit more power, my last plan was a six core 3.10GHz AMD processor, which I'm told isn't as powerful as the equivalent Intel but is still better than a dual 2.10 surely. I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to this stuff so please correct me if I'm wrong.

JakeR26 · 20 Sep 2012 at 18:46

What about a quad core? I'd like it to be quite futureproof and able to cope with quite a bit, I'm not sure just dual 2.80 doesn't sound like it's going to perform really well for a while to come, for the sake of an extra £40 I'd rather have the added power, even if it's not needed! You guys know more than me though so if you're sure that it will be adequate and will be able to run various things (fraps+games) and other programs at the same time then I'll go with it.

[EDIT] I was thinking maybe this? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-314-AM&groupid=701&catid=1967&subcat=

JakeR26 · 20 Sep 2012 at 18:59

Is the Intel i5 quad core much better than the AMD one I linked? It's double the price so if the AMD one is still better than the original for only £15 then I'd rather go with that and the better graphics card.

Sorry about the sig, edited out the blank line!

JakeR26 · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:49

I watched that video and read the comparisons that you linked, I think that for £15 I may as well get the quad AMD, which raises one more question - Will the motherboard in the £410 pack and the quad core AMD processor work together? I'm not sure how the whole cross brand compatibility thing works. Thanks again!

JakeR26 · 20 Sep 2012 at 22:11

MSI HD 7850 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £131.99

AMD Bulldozer FX-4 Quad Core 4100 Black Edition 3.60Ghz (Socket AM3+) Processor £71.99

Gigabyte 970A-DS3 AMD 970A (Socket AM3+) DDR3 Motherboard £52.99

Toshiba (7K1000.D) 500GB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA050) £43.99

Xigmatek Asgard II Windowed Midi Tower Case - Black/Silver £32.99

GeIL Black Dragon 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GD38GB1600C11DC) £28.00

OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £13.99

Antec High Current Gamer 400W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £40.00

Total Price - £430.03 (including £11.75 shipping)

Final thing, is everything there and is it going to fit in the case and be powered by the power supply, cooled by the fans etc?
You've been really helpful, thanks a bunch!

JakeR26 · 20 Sep 2012 at 22:28

Basket has been updated, I'll get saving! Is there a way I can +1 you or something to show my appreciation? If not then a very big thank you will have to do!

JakeR26 · 21 Oct 2012 at 20:45

Sorry if restarting an old thread is against the rules but I was considering getting a 1TB hard drive instead because I have loads of films currently, any suggestions?