Need a new system

nJoyo · 8 Sep 2013 at 11:56

I've been wanting to upgrade my current system for a while, but rather then upgrading, and doing incremental upgrades, I would rather just buy a new PC straight. I need a system with Intel i7 4770k, I've heard that it's a really good CPU, and is better then the i7 3770k. Another question that raises in my head is; is the right time to buy a Intel PC? Maybe they will release the next generation of processors? I want a new entire build completely including monitor, keyboard, but no mouse. I have already purchase a mouse. I also want to overclock is so aftermarket cooler would be nice. My budget is getting this sytem within £1000 Hope you can get me a decent build.

Many thanks.

mickyflinn · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:08

Haswell is the latest cpu line up from Intel so the 4770k would be a good choice. What is your main use for your pc ? e.g gaming, encoding .

nJoyo · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:14

Well, I use a lot of Java applications that hogs CPU like crazy, but the build essentially is for gaming.

mickyflinn · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:23

Do you need Windows ? and speakers ?

Idleman · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:25

Are you looking for a prebuilt system or will you build it yourself?
If you can reuse some of your existing components ie, hhd, optical drive, this will free up cash that can be spent in other areas to help get a better system.
If you can post your current system spec, we can have a look to see what can be salvaged.

nJoyo · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:26

Idleman said:
Are you looking for a prebuilt system or will you build it yourself?
If you can reuse some of your existing components ie, hhd, optical drive, this will free up cash that can be spent in other areas to help get a better system.
If you can post your current system spec, we can have a look to see what can be salvaged.

I need my other PC to be working, so I need everything new. Including HDD, SDD ect...

nJoyo · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:27

mickyflinn said:
Do you need Windows ? and speakers ?

No, I do not need speakers. and I don't really know which OS to go with at the point of time. W8 PRO, or W7? You decide?

mickyflinn · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:29

YOUR BASKET
1 x "Titan 410i Machete" Intel Core i7 4770K @ 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) Haswell Quad Core Gaming PC £580.09
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £53.99
1 x Samsung 120GB SSD 840 SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TD120BW) £79.99
1 x No Sound Card Upgrade £0
1 x Standard Build Systems - Approximately 5-7 working days £0
1 x No Operating System £0
1 x 24 MONTH WARRANTY - COLLECT & RETURN £0.01
1 x BitFenix Merc Alpha Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x HIS HD 7850 IceQ X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (H785QN2G2M) £129.95
1 x Packard Bell Viseo 243D 24" Widescreen LED Monitor - Black £104.99
1 x Zalman ZM-K350M Gaming Keyboard £9.98
Total : £1,018.21 (includes shipping : £21.85).

nJoyo · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:34

mickyflinn said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x "Titan 410i Machete" Intel Core i7 4770K @ 3.5GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) Haswell Quad Core Gaming PC £580.09
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £53.99
1 x Samsung 120GB SSD 840 SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TD120BW) £79.99
1 x No Sound Card Upgrade £0
1 x Standard Build Systems - Approximately 5-7 working days £0
1 x No Operating System £0
1 x 24 MONTH WARRANTY - COLLECT & RETURN £0.01
1 x BitFenix Merc Alpha Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x HIS HD 7850 IceQ X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (H785QN2G2M) £129.95
1 x Packard Bell Viseo 243D 24" Widescreen LED Monitor - Black £104.99
1 x Zalman ZM-K350M Gaming Keyboard £9.98
Total : £1,018.21 (includes shipping : £21.85).

Only problem I have is it most likely has a cooler provided by intel. I want a aftermarket cooler, so that I can overclock at-least 4.4, I would like if it was pre-overlocked, and is there any coupons so I can get discount, and any student discount from overclockers?

mickyflinn · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:36

Can you build it yourself ?

nJoyo · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:38

mickyflinn said:
Can you build it yourself ?

Yes. I can build the entire build myself, if that makes it cheaper. I would do that. I do not have a problem with that. I usally make upgrades on PC every now and then, CPU upgrades, GPU, RAM, Mobo, ect.... It's not that hard

mickyflinn · 8 Sep 2013 at 12:53

You may have to make some compromises to get it within budget, maybe a 4670k would be an option.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i7-4770K 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail £269.99
1 x MSI HD 7850 OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards with FREE GAMES £131.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-D3HP Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £104.99
1 x Packard Bell Viseo 243D 24" Widescreen LED Monitor - Black £104.99
1 x Samsung 120GB SSD 840 EVO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TE120BW) £86.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 8 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00403) £79.99
1 x Patriot Venom Red 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-19200C10 2400MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (PV38G240C0KRD) £65.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 600w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020060-UK) £62.99
1 x BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Case - Black £49.99
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 1TB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA100) HDD £49.99
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 140 BW Cooler £34.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99
1 x Zalman ZM-K350M Gaming Keyboard £9.98
Total : £1,092.78 (includes shipping : £19.10).

Idleman · 8 Sep 2013 at 13:08

Can you not get a copy of windows via college/uni?

nJoyo · 8 Sep 2013 at 14:39

Idleman said:
Can you not get a copy of windows via college/uni?

No, they did provide us with other software. But not the OS.