My budget AMD build

dmcg · 7 Jul 2009 at 18:54

hey guys , I`m in dire need of upgrading a new pc since mine is 5 years old

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I know a few things about computers but I`m no expert but I have built a pc before , heres what I put together for around 640 quid ( using my spare hd and cd/dvd drive from my current pc and already have a monitor and os).

this case isn't on ocuk so have to buy it from somewhere else

http://www.enermaxusa.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=182

Just wondering if there is anything I could improve on or is this a pretty solid setup thanks

95thrifles · 7 Jul 2009 at 19:13

not what most people would class as budget tbh, that being said its a very good build, though im not sure of that case tbh, how much are you loking at spending on the case?

dmcg · 7 Jul 2009 at 19:18

95thrifles said:
not what most people would class as budget tbh, that being said its a very good build, though im not sure of that case tbh, how much are you loking at spending on the case?

well I already have some spare sparts so I guess so :0 but case is around 40ish pound

95thrifles · 7 Jul 2009 at 19:25

I was just saying that a budget AMD build wouldnt have the top of the line mobo and cpu in combination

all good though go for it
with that build id recomend spend a little more on a decent case, antec300 as a minimum (45) or coolermaster cm690 (55) or if youd be willing to go higher either an antec 902 or HAF922
If you need to stick to your total expenditure now then personally id drop the mobo back a little

icey_haj · 7 Jul 2009 at 19:42

That looks like a very nice build, far from budget.

dmcg · 7 Jul 2009 at 19:46

95thrifles said:
I was just saying that a budget AMD build wouldnt have the top of the line mobo and cpu in combination all good though go for it
with that build id recomend spend a little more on a decent case, antec300 as a minimum (45) or coolermaster cm690 (55) or if youd be willing to go higher either an antec 902 or HAF922
If you need to stick to your total expenditure now then personally id drop the mobo back a little

ok thanks will look into those cases

will13 · 7 Jul 2009 at 20:18

lol same as my new build (when i do it hehe) apart from the case and psu,very good spec you have there.

ps; sorry to hijack your tread but how is that corsair's compared to a PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad-Crossfire PCI-E 750W Power Supply?

nbkpsycho · 7 Jul 2009 at 20:42

Here is another option for you:

dmcg · 7 Jul 2009 at 20:53

nbkpsycho said:
Here is another option for you:

thanks but every i7 build i tried went over my budget