Not sure which pre-build to get

robwigan

robwigan

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Hi, looking for some input. I want to get a desktop to just play games, I don't currently own a PC so can't salvage any peripherals.

I have a budget of 1200, which of the overclockers pre-builds would you recommend? I should point out I know very little about components other than I've been told I should try and ensure I have an intel i5?!?

I also don't like the idea of spending that sort of money and braking something!
 
Well, for gaming the Intel i-series CPU's do beat the AMD offerings for most games, so I'd certainly go Intel rather than AMD for a pre-build.

What I'd recommend you do is choose a keyboard and a gaming mouse, and then choose a screen. Work out what those 3 things cost, and deduct from your budget.
Also, speakers or headphones? I absolutely LOVE my Acoustic Energy speakers, but they were a little over £100.

Then once you know what budget you have left, you can get a recommendation on which system is best.
 
See below.

This was just a general one and will manage all games on 1080p. Do what Matt suggested and pick the peripherals and OS first then come back with an absolute max budget for the PC itself.

You cna also get the non K version of the cpu with the retail fan if you are not overclocking. This will save some pennies too.

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1 x OcUK LAN Gamer L350i Intel 1150 Haswell BitFenix ITX - Mini Gaming PC Configurator £996.80
- BitFenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Cube Case - Midnight Black
- No Overclocking Options (Zero Cost)
- Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail
- Prolimatech 48 Basic CPU Cooler - 92mm
- MSI Z87I Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ITX Motherboard
- Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX)
- Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 WindForce 3x OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (GV-N770OC-2GD)
- Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (ST500DM002) HDD
- No Second Hard Drive Option (ZERO Cost)
- OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM
- Corsair Builder Series CX 600W V2 '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020048-UK)
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (GFC-02733)
- Networking Not Selected
- No Case Mods Wanted
- Keyboard Not Selected
- Mouse Not Selected
- OcUK Tech Labs Zaward OEM 120mm Golf Ball Fan
- Monitor Not Selected
- Speakers Not Selected
- No Headset Option (Zero Cost)
- Game Controller Not Selected
- No Office Software
- No Security Software
- Standard Build Systems - Dispatched within 7 working days
1 x IIyama Prolite E2473HS 24" Widescreen LED Monitor - Black £125.99
1 x OcUK Black Gaming Keyboard (5105GU) £10.99
1 x Gigabyte M6880 1600DPI Gaming Mouse £10.99
Total : £1,165.78 (includes shipping : £17.50).

 
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I've ordered a mouse keyboard and monitor I have 1000 left for tower, is this enough for a manchine to play games high end ? I want to play stuff like battlefield 4
 
robwigan said:
I've ordered a mouse keyboard and monitor I have 1000 left for tower, is this enough for a manchine to play games high end ? I want to play stuff like battlefield 4
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Sure is.

Thisll be great.

YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Gamer X60i Intel Z87 Mid-Tower - Gaming PC Configurator £992.84
- BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Case - Black
- No Overclocking Options (Zero Cost)
- Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail
- Prolimatech Megahalems Rev C CPU Cooler
- Gigabyte Z87-HD3 Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard
- TeamGroup Vulcan ORANGE 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17100C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLAD38G2133HC11ADC01)
- Sapphire Radeon R9 280X Dual-X OC 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Card
- Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD
- No Second Hard Drive Option (ZERO Cost)
- OcUK 20x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM
- No Sound Card Upgrade
- Corsair Builder Series CX 600W V2 '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020048-UK)
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614)
- Networking Not Selected
- Case Mods Not Selected
- Keyboard Not Selected
- Mouse Not Selected
- System Build Fan - Noiseblocker BlackSilent Pro Fan PLPS - 120mm PWM [EXNO-001]
- Monitor Not Selected
- Speakers Not Selected
- No Headset Option (Zero Cost)
- Game Controller Not Selected
- No Office Software
- No Security Software
- Standard Build Systems - Dispatched within 7 working days
Total : £1,011.44 (includes shipping : £15.50).



It has a 280X which is a stunning card.

the i5 (4670k) that you wanted. :)
 
Doomedspeed said:
Sure is.

Thisll be great.

YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Gamer X60i Intel Z87 Mid-Tower - Gaming PC Configurator £992.84
- BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Case - Black
- No Overclocking Options (Zero Cost)
- Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail
- Prolimatech Megahalems Rev C CPU Cooler
- Gigabyte Z87-HD3 Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard
- TeamGroup Vulcan ORANGE 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17100C11 2133MHz Dual Channel Kit (TLAD38G2133HC11ADC01)
- Sapphire Radeon R9 280X Dual-X OC 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Card
- Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD
- No Second Hard Drive Option (ZERO Cost)
- OcUK 20x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM
- No Sound Card Upgrade
- Corsair Builder Series CX 600W V2 '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020048-UK)
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614)
- Networking Not Selected
- Case Mods Not Selected
- Keyboard Not Selected
- Mouse Not Selected
- System Build Fan - Noiseblocker BlackSilent Pro Fan PLPS - 120mm PWM [EXNO-001]
- Monitor Not Selected
- Speakers Not Selected
- No Headset Option (Zero Cost)
- Game Controller Not Selected
- No Office Software
- No Security Software
- Standard Build Systems - Dispatched within 7 working days
Total : £1,011.44 (includes shipping : £15.50).



It has a 280X which is a stunning card.

the i5 (4670k) that you wanted. :)
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Is that better than the GeForce cards ? I've posted on a few forums and that's the first time that brand has been put in the build a quick google search shows it's quite good though.

Another question do OC build pcs to order such as the above? Or is it an advertised prebuild?
 
robwigan said:
Is that better than the GeForce cards ? I've posted on a few forums and that's the first time that brand has been put in the build a quick google search shows it's quite good though.

Another question do OC build pcs to order such as the above? Or is it an advertised prebuild?
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That card, the 280x is better than equivalent Nvidia card, 770.

I am an Nvidia fan but if I were getting a new build id have a 280x.

The one I've postted is a build to order. You can alter it by using the configuratior on the pre-build page.

Best way to get exactly what you require.
 
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