Spec Me Gaming PC :) £700

Shrek

Shrek

Shrek

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Hey Guys,

Hope you are having a good Christmas :)

I'm after a computer Tower , I will be saving my DVD Re writer and my 2TB HDD , However I would like to add a SSD for the operating system.

I won't be overclocking as I don't know how too :)

I'm currently using a 700W Jeantech Storm PSU - People recommend that you use a decent PSU?

The system will be mainly using for Gaming (BO2 , CSGO , BF3) and light Internet browsing/emails

If the Budget can be increased to £800 what would you change?

Hope you can assist?
 
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Welcome to our lil christmas haven ;)

Not sure if you need an OS but I've put this little lot together for you

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ FARCRY3, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showdown PC Games £155.99
1 x Samsung 128GB SSD 830 Notebook/Apple Series SATA 6Gb/s KIT with Norton Ghost - (MZ-7PC128N/EU) £89.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x Seasonic G series 550w '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply £72.98
1 x BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Windowed Case - Black £59.99
1 x GeIL EVO Leggera 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GEL38GB1600C9DC) £35.99
1 x Alpenföhn Matterhorn Pure Edition CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £29.99
Total : £717.00 (includes shipping : £11.75).



The SSD is out of stock but its better than the standard 840 SSD. Overclocking is dead easy you simply need to up the multiplier in the BIOS, heatsink is there to keep the temps in check. Mobo has a 3 year uk based warranty as does the GPU. PSU is modular and gold rated for efficiency. RAM is colour coded to the RAM slots on the mobo to keep it all looking tidy.

If you have a little more cash to spare consider a 7950 GPU instead. Any questions dont be shy to ask. We can help you with the build i can link a video tut. if you wish, should it help give you some confidence :)

Oh P.S Yes that PSU you have is pants lol
 
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Here's a build with a 7950:
YOUR BASKET
1 x Sapphire HD 7950 3072MB PCI-Express Graphics Card (11196-00-20G) with FREE FARCRY3, Hitman Absolution, Sleeping Dogs & 20% off MOH Warfighter PC Games £209.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - OEM £161.99
1 x Crucial RealSSD M4 128GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive (CT128M4SSD2) £89.99
1 x MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard - FREE Alpenföhn Civetta Cooler!! £69.98
1 x XFX Pro Series 650W XXX Edition Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £69.98
1 x BitFenix Shinobi USB3.0 Gaming Case - Black £49.99
1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (PV38G160C9K) £34.99
Total : £701.02 (includes shipping : £11.75).



If your budget was £800 then you could get a bigger SSD and possibly a better case.
 
LukieBoy007 said:
Here's a build with a 7950:
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no heatsink.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Sapphire HD 7950 3072MB PCI-Express Graphics Card (11196-00-20G) with FREE FARCRY3, Hitman Absolution, Sleeping Dogs & 20% off MOH Warfighter PC Games £209.99
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £167.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.99
1 x SanDisk Extreme SSD 120GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Hard Drive - (SDSSDX-120G-G25) £79.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 500w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020059-UK) £49.99
1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (PV38G160C9K) £34.99
1 x Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x Thermalright True Spirit 120 REV A CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1155 / 1156 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £24.98
Total : £705.01 (includes shipping : £11.75).

 
Thanks :)

Would the SSD come with a SATA cable to connect it to the motherboard ?

Will the Motherboard etc come with the screws needed to screw it to the case?

Will the case come with Motherboard Standoff's or would these need to be brought separate?

last time i build a PC - The Thermal Paste was already applied to the CPU/Heatsink - is this the case with the builds listed above or will i need to buy some?
 
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My mobo comes with 4 sata cables. It's not voltage locked like the MSI which helps overclocking. Has a dual BIOS too which is a nice safety feature. My SSD is definately better as it's faster than the crucial and more reliable than the sandisk

Case comes with all the screws needed and standoffs. My shinobi has the side window and an extra fan over lukies. There are cheaper alternatives obviously

The stock heatsink has the paste applied. I used a heatsink which comes with a sachet of paste
 
Hi

Thanks for all your advise.

Im probably going to order the build that honosuseri has built but with the 7950 GPU.

Hoping to go to ocuk tomorrow or saturday

I will post pictures when built :)

If anyone has the link to the building video , can thry please link me to it?

Thanks Guys
 
Shrek said:
Hi

Thanks for all your advise.

Im probably going to order the build that honosuseri has built but with the 7950 GPU.

Hoping to go to ocuk tomorrow or saturday

I will post pictures when built :)

If anyone has the link to the building video , can thry please link me to it?

Thanks Guys
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No worries bud. Some prices have changed on the 7950s so maybe a respec is in order really to balance things out.

THIS is the video I assume you want?
 
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What would you change?
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I dunno mate, dunno if everything is in stock. I'm off in a bit so can't do a spec. Just want to make sure you get everything at the best price you know? I was spec'ing a HIS 7950 yesterday but it came off of offer as people ummm'd and ahhh'd over the specs.

If you are not buying till tomoz, I promise to have a proper look when I'm back later. Of course others members can do spec's now they know you want the 7950 and like the look of my spec.
 
honosuseri said:
I dunno mate, dunno if everything is in stock. I'm off in a bit so can't do a spec. Just want to make sure you get everything at the best price you know? I was spec'ing a HIS 7950 yesterday but it came off of offer as people ummm'd and ahhh'd over the specs.

If you are not buying till tomoz, I promise to have a proper look when I'm back later. Of course others members can do spec's now they know you want the 7950 and like the look of my spec.
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Thanks - budget is £800 or just over with a 7950
 
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