PC for £400

FosterLFC · 26 Nov 2012 at 17:58

Hi, I am looking to start gaming on the PC and as I have no clue about computers I need some help. I have £400 to spend and I am just looking for a computer; I have a monitor and everything else. I want to be able to play games like Arma (DayZ) to a good standard.

I have read around other places while waiting for my activation and I was suggested these:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-210-OK&tool=3

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-237-OK&tool=3

So, would you recommend any of these or is there something better I can get?

Bacon? · 26 Nov 2012 at 18:13

Remove the competitor link please. Also does that include an OS in the £400?

Fire_fly · 26 Nov 2012 at 18:17

Remove the link to the competitor site before a mod removes the post.

The best of the two is

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-237-OK&tool=3

but once you add an OS and decent graphics card then it takes it out of your budget.

YOUR BASKET
1 x "Titan 8000i Predator" Intel Core i3 2120 3.30GHz DDR3 Dual Core Gaming PC £340
1 x Networking Not Selected £0
1 x 24 MONTH WARRANTY - COLLECT & RETURN £0.01
1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 License 32/64-Bit - NO CD **INTERNAL USE ONLY** £79.99
1 x Opt Out of FREE AV Software £0.01
1 x No Hard Drive Upgrade £0
1 x Standard Build Systems - Approximately 5-7 working days £0
1 x Sapphire HD 7850 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ FARCRY3 & Sleeping Dogs PC Games £155.99
Total : £594.60 (includes shipping : £15.50).

I would save up some more money until you have around £500 - £600 for a good tower.

Would you be willing to self build as it may be a little cheaper? It is easier than it sounds.

FosterLFC · 26 Nov 2012 at 18:17

Bacon? said:
Remove the competitor link please. Also does that include an OS in the £400?

Have done and preferably yes.

Fire_fly said:
Would you be willing to self build as it may be a little cheaper? It is easier than it sounds.

Thanks for the info, and how much cheaper would it be to build it myself?

Bacon? · 26 Nov 2012 at 18:18

Thats effectively £300 for a gaming PC. Its not going to get you anywhere really. You ideally want at least £550 including an OS.

Fire_fly · 26 Nov 2012 at 18:35

FosterLFC said:
Thanks for the info, and how much cheaper would it be to build it myself?

YOUR BASKET
1 x MSI HD 7850 Twin Frozr III OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Cards w/ FARCRY3 & Sleeping Dogs PC Games £149.99
1 x Intel Core i3-3220 3.30GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £89.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £79.99
1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit - OEM (GFC-02050) £79.99
1 x XFX Pro 450W Core Edition '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £43.99
1 x Toshiba (7K1000.D) 500GB SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache - OEM (DT01ACA050) £42.98
1 x Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x GeIL Black Dragon 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GD38GB1600C11DC) £29.99
1 x OcUK 22x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £14.99
Total : £579.00 (includes shipping : £11.75).

Slightly cheaper and with a better processor and motherboard.

weehamish · 26 Nov 2012 at 23:22

Wow £80 for windows 7 what a disgrace!

Cant you do an upgrade? Its much cheaper.