New Build Advice

AdamTaylorr · 31 Oct 2012 at 16:32

Looking for a fairly basic and average build, I already have a Case and 8GB Memory from when I was previously planning on putting a build together but never had the time.
(I have the Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case and G.Skill RipJaws (2x4GB))

Ideally I would just like a computer capable of running real fast and smooth and able to edit/render easily enough and play some games at ok settings but nothing serious. I'm currently upgrading from an Intel Celeron 900 2.2GHz laptop which I've had for a fair few year and its beginning to struggle! P.S I won't be overclocking.

Need; Processor, Motherboard, GPU, SSD, HDD, PSU, CD/DVD Drive.

If I wont be overclocking does it matter which motherboard chipset I have?

Preferring budget is around 300-400 mark but can push 500 if needed.

Dayzed&Confused · 31 Oct 2012 at 16:34

Probably won't matter on chipset if not overclocking, but may I ask why not? also need a budget for this build, otherwise we can't make it affordable.

Fire_fly · 31 Oct 2012 at 16:36

What Case and Memory do you have?

What is your overall budget?

Curlyriff · 31 Oct 2012 at 16:41

Yep:

What is your budget?
What case do you have?
What 8GB memory do you have?
What are you editing/rendering?
What games do you play?
Do you wish to play blu-ray using the PC?
How much storage do you need (if you are doing allot of editing/rendering)?
Have you got an OS or looking to upgrade that at this time also?

These are important to get the best build for yourself. From this we should be able to narrow down quickly and effectively what would suit you best.

Hope that helps.

Kind Regards,

Adam

AdamTaylorr · 31 Oct 2012 at 16:42

oh damn knew I had forgotten something, updated post with budget and the case/memory I have.

AdamTaylorr · 31 Oct 2012 at 16:46

Curlyriff said:
Yep:

What is your budget?
What case do you have?
What 8GB memory do you have?
What are you editing/rendering?
What games do you play?
Do you wish to play blu-ray using the PC?
How much storage do you need (if you are doing allot of editing/rendering)?
Have you got an OS or looking to upgrade that at this time also?

These are important to get the best build for yourself. From this we should be able to narrow down quickly and effectively what would suit you best.

Hope that helps.

Kind Regards,

Adam

~£400
Xigmatek Pro Gaming Case
G.Skill RipJawsX (2x4GB)
Editing/Rendering recorded Xbox gameplays and such
Call of Duty/Minecraft, gaming side isnt too important
No Blu-ray
1TB would suffice I'd imagine now
I have OS

Fire_fly · 31 Oct 2012 at 16:54

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i3-3220 3.30GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £99.95
1 x Gigabyte HD 7770 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ FARCRY3 & 20% MOH WarFighter PC Games £95.99
1 x Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Desktop Series SATA 6Gb/s KIT with Norton Ghost - (MZ-7PC128D/EU) £89.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST2000DM001) £66.66
1 x Gigabyte B75M-D3V Intel B75 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Micro ATX Motherboard £59.99
1 x Corsair Enthusiast Series TX550M High Performance 550W '80 Plus Bronze' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020001-UK) £59.99
1 x LG GH24NS90 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £18.98
Total : £503.54 (includes shipping : £10.00).

If you are doing a lot of rendering and the software that you use can make use of CUDA then swap out the GPU for a GTX 650 as it will help speed up the process.