New computer time (Advice please!)

TeeJay132 · 13 Jul 2014 at 12:50

I'm looking into buying a new PC and was wondering whereabouts to start I currently have a some what decent computer, but I feel as if the time has come to upgrade. My budget is somewhere around £800-£900 and I just want an all round gaming/rendering PC. Thanks in advance.

Danny75 · 13 Jul 2014 at 12:55

Hi TeeJay,

Please list what parts you could re-use from your current PC. And if you need Windows, new monitor, etc.

Tohrazer · 13 Jul 2014 at 13:09

heya, check my signature for some ideas of what your money could buy

TeeJay132 · 13 Jul 2014 at 13:11

Danny75 said:
Hi TeeJay,

Please list what parts you could re-use from your current PC. And if you need Windows, new monitor, etc.

Hi, parts that I could re-use are:
-Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM 16MB 6GB/S
-Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB 2x2GB (Would like to go upto 8GB or more however)
-DVD 22x DVD±RW
-Windows 7 Home Premium (64 Bit)
-Iiyama ProLite E2273HDS

That's about it for what I could re-use

I've also got a i5 3570k That I'd be able to use if it's worth it? Cheers.

Tohrazer · 13 Jul 2014 at 13:15

i5 3570k is pretty good, but an older socket - so youd have to base your build around that (different mobo etc)

Doomedspeed · 13 Jul 2014 at 13:27

Yeah, id certainly use the 3570k if you have it lieing around.

You can get a good Z77 board second hand cheap or check out OCUK's b grade section.

TeeJay132 · 13 Jul 2014 at 13:38

Tohrazer said:
i5 3570k is pretty good, but an older socket - so youd have to base your build around that (different mobo etc)

Yeah that's what I was thinking, I'll have a look at your builds. Thanks!

Idleman · 13 Jul 2014 at 13:38

Is the 3570K out of your current system?

It would be more helpful to list your current system spec.
Do you do a lot of rendering?

TeeJay132 · 13 Jul 2014 at 13:41

Idleman said:
Is the 3570K out of your current system?

It would be more helpful to list your current system spec.
Do you do a lot of rendering?

No the 3570k is off my brother and is just sat around, Haven't done anything with it as of yet. and I don't do tonnes of rendering just little bits here and there mostly photos.

Idleman · 13 Jul 2014 at 14:19

TeeJay132 said:
No the 3570k is off my brother and is just sat around, Haven't done anything with it as of yet. and I don't do tonnes of rendering just little bits here and there mostly photos.

In that case, as Doomed said earlier, a decent "B" grade board will be ideal.
So your budget will get you a pretty decent system.
Any idea of the type of case you want/like?
Are you looking at a single Gpu or are you likely to want to add a second at a later date. Helps to spec you the right mobo.

TeeJay132 · 14 Jul 2014 at 16:05

Idleman said:
In that case, as Doomed said earlier, a decent "B" grade board will be ideal.
So your budget will get you a pretty decent system.
Any idea of the type of case you want/like?
Are you looking at a single Gpu or are you likely to want to add a second at a later date. Helps to spec you the right mobo.

Okay thanks for the advice

I'll probably stick to a single GPU and I haven't really give a case a though I currently have a Antec 300 but I' really like to upgrade to something with a bit more to it.

DJ_Bucho · 14 Jul 2014 at 16:23

If you already have an i5 3570k, I'd build your new system around that CPU. Do you not have a GPU from your old system? What about a case? or are you planning on buying everything new (apart from that 3570k obviously).

Doomedspeed · 14 Jul 2014 at 16:52

Ideal B grade motherboard:

YOUR BASKET
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £60
Total : £69.60 (includes shipping : £8.00).

TeeJay132 · 15 Jul 2014 at 15:48

DJ_Bucho said:
If you already have an i5 3570k, I'd build your new system around that CPU. Do you not have a GPU from your old system? What about a case? or are you planning on buying everything new (apart from that 3570k obviously).

I've got a Gigabyte 7950 I forgot to mention, it still seems like a really capable GPU. But at the minute It's running along side a i3 2100, I just want a new system with a bit more of kick to it.

DJ_Bucho · 15 Jul 2014 at 16:56

Mate that's a cracking card, yeah it's not the latest gen, with all the bells and whistles etc, but it's still a very powerful card, and will me perfect for your new build. You'll get a load more out of it once it's paired with your i5 3570k

Fallen god · 15 Jul 2014 at 17:15

TeeJay132 said:
I've got a Gigabyte 7950 I forgot to mention, it still seems like a really capable GPU. But at the minute It's running along side a i3 2100, I just want a new system with a bit more of kick to it.

That gpu should be pretty solid for awhile, it is basically the 280, so a 280x/290 will be a small bump so you could keep it for awhile. I've spec'd a nice case, the motherboard doomed' spec'd, and a somewhat blue build

. Given you already have a GPU/CPU and few other parts your pretty solid. the PSU is also big enough to get another 7950 of the Members market if you do need more power.
YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA SuperNova G2 850W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £99.95
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Pro Mid Tower Enthusiast Case with Window £89.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H105 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060016-WW ) £89.99
1 x Crucial MX100 256GB SATA 2.5” 7mm SSD + 9.5mm Adapter (CT256MX100SSD1) £79.99
1 x Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (KHX24C11T2K2/8X) £65.99
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £60.00
1 x Corsair Fan, SP120 PWM Low Noise High Pressure Fan 4 pin, Dual Pack (CO-9050012-WW) £25.00
1 x NZXT CB-LED20-WT 24x White LED Sleeve - 2m £13.99
1 x BitFenix Alchemy 24Pin ATX Extension 30cm - sleeved blue/blue £7.49
1 x BitFenix Alchemy 8Pin PCIe Extension 45cm - sleeved blue/blue £6.98
1 x BitFenix Alchemy 6Pin PCIe Extension 45cm - sleeved blue/blue £6.98
1 x BitFenix Alchemy 8Pin EPS12V Extension 45cm - sleeved blue/blue £5.99
Total : £561.94 (includes shipping : £8.00).

gerico · 15 Jul 2014 at 17:18

That case looks sweet, id def have that in my basket if i were building again

Idleman · 15 Jul 2014 at 17:19

Fallen god said:
the PSU is also big enough to get another 7950 of the Members market if you do need more power.

He just needs another 967 posts.

Fallen god · 15 Jul 2014 at 17:23

Idleman said:
He just needs another 967 posts.

Haha, will he will need a build log

thats what 900 posts

TeeJay132 · 15 Jul 2014 at 22:48

Fallen god said:
That gpu should be pretty solid for awhile, it is basically the 280, so a 280x/290 will be a small bump so you could keep it for awhile. I've spec'd a nice case, the motherboard doomed' spec'd, and a somewhat blue build . Given you already have a GPU/CPU and few other parts your pretty solid. the PSU is also big enough to get another 7950 of the Members market if you do need more power.
YOUR BASKET
1 x EVGA SuperNova G2 850W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £99.95
1 x Phanteks Enthoo Pro Mid Tower Enthusiast Case with Window £89.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H105 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060016-WW ) £89.99
1 x Crucial MX100 256GB SATA 2.5” 7mm SSD + 9.5mm Adapter (CT256MX100SSD1) £79.99
1 x Kingston HyperX Predator 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-19200C11 2400MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (KHX24C11T2K2/8X) £65.99
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £60.00
1 x Corsair Fan, SP120 PWM Low Noise High Pressure Fan 4 pin, Dual Pack (CO-9050012-WW) £25.00
1 x NZXT CB-LED20-WT 24x White LED Sleeve - 2m £13.99
1 x BitFenix Alchemy 24Pin ATX Extension 30cm - sleeved blue/blue £7.49
1 x BitFenix Alchemy 8Pin PCIe Extension 45cm - sleeved blue/blue £6.98
1 x BitFenix Alchemy 6Pin PCIe Extension 45cm - sleeved blue/blue £6.98
1 x BitFenix Alchemy 8Pin EPS12V Extension 45cm - sleeved blue/blue £5.99
Total : £561.94 (includes shipping : £8.00).

I'll probably go for this, saved some money as well

That case looks fantastic, Thanks a lot!