whats the other specs?

TheEliteReaper

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i look on here at many of the threads for people wanting specs with this amount and this amount and so on and even in you guys signatures, it seems like everyone chooses the same specs or near identical and it always makes me think, what are the other specs that would be considered 'Before these' for those(like me) that would want to be different, maybe not spend so much, but still play latest games on high or at least good settings???


so forgetting i5 i7, forget 550/660 or HD 7 series or whatever is meant to be the best and popular choice and focusing on the alternatives that would be considered instead of or before these high ends..
 
You would be better off giving your budget, but I don't see why you would want to get something that has a worse price/performance ratio just because it's less common (especially if you're on a tight budget)
 
All specs are based according to the needs of the OP and the best they can achieve within their budget.
The i5 is regarded as the best gaming Cpu and as such is widely specced, as is the i3 3220 on a budget.
The same could be said for the 7850 and 7950 as they both give a good price/performance ratio and so make them popular.
 
Would you be referring to the daily 3570K/D3H OcUK standard build spec?

If so, yeah I'm sick of seeing it too, but it gets specced repeatedly for a reason.
 
For the target audience there isn't really a cheaper (Intel) processor that makes sense. They're either so similar in cost that the saving isn't worthwhile, or you're down into i3 territory.
 
if i was to list a budget it be upto 300 and it wouldnt be a computer just for gaming, but the point of this thread was to see what alternatives there are to the common specs people suggest..

surely there got to be other specs that are good enough for a gaming rig without having to fork out high prices for top of the range??

even if i had 700 to throw at a computer id still want something thats different to everyone else as in my opinion i just find it boring talk lol
 
There is no denying the power of i5 in new builds
Low power consumption and heat
Meaning smaller PSu and cheaper cooling
You save in other areas
At 300 pounds unless you can scavenge a case HDD and other components u can not make a gaming rig
That is enough money to get your CPU+MB+Ram+video+PSu for decent gaming
 
So you want to spec a machine simply to be "different"?
Go ahead knock yourself out, waste that money.

They're spec'd that way for a reason. Usually because it's the best bang for the budget available.

Why would you want something inferior just to be different?

That's just plain weird...and sad.

P.S. See my spec? I love it. Best money I've ever spent on a computer. Similar to a lot of other specs here? Yes. Do I give a hoot? No! :D
Also the spec's on here often smash those of your everyday Joe PC's. Most people are a bit WTF! when I tell them mine. This is a specialist site, afterall.
 
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Porceliamone said:
So you want to spec a machine simply to be "different"?
Go ahead knock yourself out, waste that money.

They're spec'd that way for a reason. Usually because it's the best bang for the budget available.

Why would you want something inferior just to be different?

That's just plain weird...and sad.

P.S. See my spec? I love it. Best money I've ever spent on a computer. Similar to a lot of other specs here? Yes. Do I give a hoot? No! :D
Also the spec's on here often smash those of your everyday Joe PC's. Most people are a bit WTF! when I tell them mine. This is a specialist site, afterall.
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I assume OP is trolling because if not, then that's one of the dumbest posts i have ever seen.
 
trolling? so what you saying is theres no debating on this site theres no being different and individual theres no options for a good gaming rig for the under paid compared to most?

it was a genuine question i asked to see what the response would be and to be honest it seems like a few people are up their own asses because they think they better than everyone because they have all this money for this high tech stuff, clearly everyone are snobs and stick their nose up at those that dont want to copy or have that high a spec of tech more so if the cost/usage ratio is crap..

i could easily get the money together and buy one of these high spec systems you guys suggest for others, but for my usage id have out of it it would be wasted money which is why i made this thread and which is why i made many posts with the odd various budgets to see what alternatives are..

mean ffs if i have enough come christmas i will be buying a zotac or Foxcom or similar off here as they suit the needs i would have for it(ie replace my external hdd and use it as a better multimedia machine). the only reason i would want anything more to aid some gaming is to play SC2 if i find my login(laptop plays just fine, just want a desktop) and to open up my steam account on and play certain games i have or may want to add if i so see fit and i know desktop components in most cases out perform pretty much any laptop..
 
There have been plenty of G640/i3 type systems recommended to those on lower budgets.
If someone asks for a build at a certain price range, then they'll get appropriate suggestions.
Any of the more clued up members here would also ask what the intended usage is before providing a spec.
You make out that every spec is high end when it just isn't the case.

Being different for the sake of it is just silly when it comes to choosing pc components if you're on a budget.
 
I think you are getting yourself into a pointless argument. All specs are based on the OPs needs and budget. We try to help them achieve a good balance between price and performance for their computer. It is not all about high end Cpus and Gpus. Myself and others on here have specced Pentiums dual core, with H61 mobos, 7750/70 when an OP has a low budget. We also strive to include special offers and weekly deals to improve their builds.
So for you to come in here and say we only spec expensive builds is utterly absurd. You might want to look through some of the threads over the last 6 months at least, to see that, before you start ranting and raving.
 
Too much eggnog! :p

And no, I don't agree, as the others have said, most get asked budget and intended use, then they get spec'd accordingly! Can't see a problem here, in fact a lot of members spend a lot of their own time sharing their knowledge with others for free, we all share a passion and that's PCs ;)
 
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TheEliteReaper said:
trolling? so what you saying is theres no debating on this site theres no being different and individual theres no options for a good gaming rig for the under paid compared to most?

it was a genuine question i asked to see what the response would be and to be honest it seems like a few people are up their own asses because they think they better than everyone because they have all this money for this high tech stuff, clearly everyone are snobs and stick their nose up at those that dont want to copy or have that high a spec of tech more so if the cost/usage ratio is crap..

i could easily get the money together and buy one of these high spec systems you guys suggest for others, but for my usage id have out of it it would be wasted money which is why i made this thread and which is why i made many posts with the odd various budgets to see what alternatives are..

mean ffs if i have enough come christmas i will be buying a zotac or Foxcom or similar off here as they suit the needs i would have for it(ie replace my external hdd and use it as a better multimedia machine). the only reason i would want anything more to aid some gaming is to play SC2 if i find my login(laptop plays just fine, just want a desktop) and to open up my steam account on and play certain games i have or may want to add if i so see fit and i know desktop components in most cases out perform pretty much any laptop..
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I'm think your getting confused with a different forum, whenever somebody asks for a spec, whether it be £300 or £2000 there is good, solid advice. If you asked for a £300 pc you are not going to get speced a I5 and £100 motherboard, if you want a low budget PC then ask.
 
look i understand where you guys coming from and have given me suggestions which im not been ungrateful for and i know people spec less setups, maybe i shouldve specified 'gaming' in my opening thread..

ive seen many builds on here with similar usage to what i would have, ie general browsing, movie watching and some gaming, just that it seems like a lot of the same stuff is suggested, just laid out in different setup variations...


on another note, this thread wasnt for a heated debate against me and why i chose to make it, it seems like its been taken the wrong way as i dont think anyone has tried to understand where i was coming from..

its like them primo builds, i asked about them and seen others asked and then replies are usually dont get one, get this self made spec with higher spec and at times it makes me think, if OC gone to the trouble to make them kits, surely they got to be good at the gaming side of things aswell as general use..

maybe its me with my losing touch with pc gaming as i try not to always devote myself to gaming on any machine and wanting a machine thats good at gaming but also cheap as like i said i could get high spec, but be money wasted for the usage.. just dont see many decent/good specs suggested because everyone keeps saying they crap and your money be better spent here blah blah, maybe so for some posters asking, but not everyone reading will share the same views with comparing their criteria.
 
I'm not taking sides, but he never got an answer for this: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18465754&highlight=username_TheEliteReaper

I think what he means is if he asked for a £2000 gaming PC, there would be a lot more interest from users to help. I know I'd be interested in seeing how things turn out more, but only because I like the nice quality products :D

But as mentioned, give a budget and use and people will help. For £300, you ain't getting an i5 so it will be different from the "norm".
 
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If you want something low budget and some games
A AMD FM2 Cpu is the general direction
But you have to help us a bit
I am referring to:
Do you also need monitor,keyboard,mouse
Without the monitor we can do a build for 300
But with a monitor there are just too many parts required for the budget
I will go for http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-329-AM&groupid=701&catid=1967&subcat=1946
Gaming experience will suffer a lot on any lower end APU

EDIT: i generally do not visit that part of the forum and i think that is the case with a lot of us
 
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