New gaming PC

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Hi,

I'm looking to buy and build myself a new gaming machine with a budget of around £900. I won't need mouse & keyboard or monitors.

What I'm looking for is a gaming machine to run new high end games on decent settings without having to worry about lag or anything like that (dark souls 3 for example) but I am unsure of what would be a good spec to go with my budget.

due to previous problems with AMD, I am more wanting a intel/nvidia setup. preferably future proof (is that the word?) ddr4/skylake setup. I am not worried about overclocking as I wont be bothering with that.

I usually run into the issue of buying components that are a bit large for my case or the cpu fan for example goes over RAM slots or not the correct cable etc, so I was wondering if OCUK could point me in the right direction.

Not sure if its worth anything but I do like the NZXT Cases.

Thanks.
 
My basket at Overclockers UK:

Total: £852.83
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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That all fits.

The AMD R9 390 is an excellent card and most of them are cheaper than the 970 and if you need a copy of windows you could afford it with a R9 390.
 
Couple of questions: Windows needed? And is 250GB of fast SSD storage okay to begin with or do you want/need more storage right away?


I was wondering if OCUK could point me in the right direction.
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If you mean the forum members (and maybe staff who see this and help) you're in the right place. If you want actual OcUK staff advice, then you want the Customer Services forum (or webnote or phone).

EDIT: Didn't see Stulid's post when I posted.
 
Nvidia are rumoured to be launching their new GPUs at Computex in June so now may not be a particularly good time to be buying a Nvidia GPU.

What do you have right now?
Are there any ergonomic or style issues we should consider, like size, noise, or colour?
Are you going to be playing Ashes of the Singularity? Because reports say that that really loves CPU cores.
 
Hi Guys,

Thanks for the fast replies.

Stulid, thanks for the spec. is the R9 390 better than the 970?, also would I need one of those USB windows 10 to go with the case? Also I wouldn't need to worry about the CPU fan blocking RAM slots with that fan would I?

Danny75, I do need a copy of windows yes. and 250gb would be plenty for me.

Quartz, Case size if you mean isn't really a problem, preferably something that looks nice and is quiet. and I probably will eventually play ashes of the singularity yes.
 
Yes you need Win10 on USB as the case has no where for a DVD drive (but you can get external USB connected ones).

The 390 is that bit better it seems in benchmarks (game benches and not just 3Dmark) overall, its 8GB Vram also helps.
 
Hi Stulid,

does OCUK do windows 10 USB, had a look but couldn't think anything specific.

also if I was to go with the spec you listed, would I need to get anything wires or ssd mount or should i be good to go?
 
Just so you know.

The PSU, Case, cooler, CPU+board bundle are on offer till tomorrow when the weekly deals change.

The SSD gives free delivery on the whole basket.

So waiting may end up costing more.
 
Unfortunately having to wait for the magic payday.

Would the 550W psu go fine with a 390 then? and which one would you recommend?
 
550w is fine with a 390, that one above from superflower is great.

But there might be something else on offer when you are ready to buy, so check back then.
 
Which 390 would be best?

looking at some, they seem to say 600W or greater PSU required. and which ones will fit?
 
 
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Will probably go with the build Stulid mentioned, as it all seems to fit, going with the r9 390, the 550w PSU doesn't seem to be powerful enough, according to the gpu description anyway.
 
The PSU rating they give you is for the weak £20 jobies that you find in budget builds that do not give their rated amps on the 12v rail.

That superflower is spot on and is a true 550w PSU.
 
Entrity said:
due to previous problems with AMD, I am more wanting a intel/nvidia setup. preferably future proof (is that the word?) ddr4/skylake setup.
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I'd hold out until June/July, nvidia's next-gen-GPUs are expected to be on the market by then, those will future proof you for 3 years+ ahead.
 
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