What can I get for £600?

Relative · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:23

What sort of build could I get for £600? I do not need a keyboard, mouse, speakers, monitors, hard drives, software, and GPU. I may consider OC'ing at some point.

stulid · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:29

Need an operating system?

Relative · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:29

I don't need any software

kellaway225 · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:31

was what is it you actually need? Mobo, case and RAM?

Relative · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:34

mobo, case, ram, cpu, optical drive, fans, psu and anything else important I can't think of

stulid · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:38

GSkill RIPJAW 4Gb DDR3 £95.99
INTEL i5 750 £169.99
ASUS P7P55D-E £129.99
ANTEC new Truepower 650W £88.99
ANTEC 300 case £41.98
SONY OPTIARC 7240 £15.99

Total is £542

kellaway225 · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:40

CPU : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-244-AM&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=1328 £140
mOBO : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-356-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1481 £69
Optical Drive : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-052-AS&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat= £8
RAM : http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-177-OC&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat= £110

All under £350, then add a Case, PSU and a few fans (depending on case)
should be all done with cash to spare

Relative · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:43

Out of curiosity, why an i5 over an i7, and how do AMD and intel match up these days?

Spokwiththeears · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:45

When you decide to overclock buy a decent CPU cooler, this is your best option in the long run. If you want a CPU cooler included already then I suppose it would be best to downgrade the case to one of the low end cases.

stulid · 2 Apr 2010 at 16:45

i5 750 is always faster than AMD phenom II X4

Your budget wont get a i7

Spokwiththeears · 2 Apr 2010 at 17:06

Relative said:
Out of curiosity, why an i5 over an i7, and how do AMD and intel match up these days?

What are you planning on using the computer for? If it's main use is going to be gaming then the i5 750 is your best option both performance and price wise.

As for i7 it is closer to £700 for the parts you need without skimping too much on the parts.

Drake22 · 2 Apr 2010 at 17:07

RynceWynd · 2 Apr 2010 at 17:10

^^ drakes spec is better (than the one i was working on)

beat me to it

stulid · 2 Apr 2010 at 17:14

Must admit it is the best yet.

If that CPU wasn't on special offer, he would have had no chance.

Spokwiththeears · 2 Apr 2010 at 17:18

Yeah, lets hope he buys it before Wednesday otherwise its going to be £35 more expensive for the lot and he will still be stuck with a naff case.

RynceWynd · 2 Apr 2010 at 17:19

Indeed the OP should bare in mind that any spec's can change from £600 to ~£630+ in the space of a week depending on ram prices and this week only deals.

Assuming your shopping from OCUK