Intel i5 build

Mcfc_45

Mcfc_45

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Having been looking at replacing my old desktop now for a while at was going to buy a pre built system but really want to get stuck in a give it a go at building it myself

I would like you guys to recommend me a some components at title states I want it to include an intel i5 I have windows 7 already and will be using it on my 42 inch screen so no monitor will be needed my budget is around the £500 mark. graphics card my friend is upgrading his and will be giving me his old gtx 460 so graphics is not needed either.

So just to cap

- budget is £500
- not monitor needed or windows
- needs to be overclockable

Thanks for help I really appreciate it
 
Hello and welcome to the forum :)

Come up with the spec below, the memory is on special offer which ends tomorrow am :)


YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £189.95
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £79.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (ST500DM002) £59.99
1 x OCZ ZS Series 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £49.99
1 x Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00CEU) £38.39
1 x BitFenix Merc Alpha Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940/AM2/AM2+/AM3/LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366) £25.99
1 x OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £17.99
Total : £509.38 (includes shipping : £11.75).

 
That looks a good deal I was also looking at the pre build systems on the site is there anything that matches those spec in that price range because if there is I might op for that but then again I do want to build my own but it finding the time sorry to mess you about but still in the early stage of deciding to buy a pre built or build my own so if you don't mind advising off a pre build one in that price range aswell



Cheers for the help
 
Personally if you could salvage your hard drive from your old computer for data i would put the money from the hard drive in the above spec to an SSD :)
 
Mcfc_45 said:
That looks a good deal I was also looking at the pre build systems on the site is there anything that matches those spec in that price range because if there is I might op for that but then again I do want to build my own but it finding the time sorry to mess you about but still in the early stage of deciding to buy a pre built or build my own so if you don't mind advising off a pre build one in that price range aswell



Cheers for the help
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Not with an i5 for under £600. :(
 
Unfortunately my old computer will be going to my mother so I carnt take anything from that. Wouldmyou say I would get a better desktop if I was to build my self than if I purchased one at the same price ?
 
Mcfc_45 said:
Unfortunately my old computer will be going to my mother so I carnt take anything from that. Wouldmyou say I would get a better desktop if I was to build my self than if I purchased one at the same price ?
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No worries was just a thought, SSD's are really worth it. Maybe could be a future upgrade option for you when your wallet recovers. You can get a 120GB one for £100 ish and a 60GB one for £69 ish.
 
RJC said:
Yes :)
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Seconded. :)


Danny091 said:
No worries was just a thought, SSD's are really worth it. Maybe could be a future upgrade option for you when your wallet recovers. You can get a 120GB one for £100 ish and a 60GB one for £69 ish.
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They are great. I love mine. You can get a Sandisk 120GB one for ~£80. Though for the M4's your looking about £95.
 
Well looks like I will build it my self do you have any videos you could post regarding how to put together the components never build one before but how hard can it be ;)

I will purchasing all my parts at the end of the month ( pay day ) but I just want to get a good idea of what I need as I like to plan advance lol

Will all the cable's I need come with all the parts or do I purchase them separately
 
Mcfc_45 said:
How much of a diffrence do they make sorry for a dumb question do they just boot up windows quicker?:confused:
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Yes, and other programs installed on it. It takes 30 seconds from pushing the on button to being able to open Chrome rather than about 2 minutes. Though with a new HDD it would be fast to start with anyway. And SSDs are silent. :)
 
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