Post: help build me a gaming rig please
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06-06-2012, 04:57 PM
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Hurah!
06-06-2012, 05:10 PM
#2
Mezzid
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[QUOTE='[xi[M]iMaGiiKz-;4447718']Im no good with computers and such so I would appreciate if someone could help build me a pc for gaming 
i have a budget off around £500 i would generally like the links to be from UK stores and such but if not that doesn't matter.[/QUOTE]
The processor is shit, but thats your only bottleneck I guess.
I'm not from the UK so I can't make a shopping list for you because I don't know any sites ^^
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Woop, edit;
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i have a budget off around £500 i would generally like the links to be from UK stores and such but if not that doesn't matter.[/QUOTE]The processor is shit, but thats your only bottleneck I guess.
I'm not from the UK so I can't make a shopping list for you because I don't know any sites ^^
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06-06-2012, 06:30 PM
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FlyingIrishMan
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The build above is okay, I'd drop the AMD CPU for an i3 2120 or.
Lower the GPU to a 6870 (which is still a good card) and go for an i5 2500k.
I'll never recommend an AMD CPU due to the lack of upgradable, almost all Intel CPUs use the same socket, so you can get a cheap CPU for now, and then when you get the funds you can get a better CPU without having to get a new motherboard and cooler.
Also the Corsair CX brand isn't great, and I Gigabyte have the worst record for motherboards this generation so avoid them.
For a good english site try Scan.co.uk or Overclockers.co.uk
Personally, I wouldn't choose either of them as their prices are not the best, but they are english so if you would prefer to pay a bit more for an english company go ahead if not, hardwareversand.de is one of the best sites you're going to find.
Lower the GPU to a 6870 (which is still a good card) and go for an i5 2500k.
I'll never recommend an AMD CPU due to the lack of upgradable, almost all Intel CPUs use the same socket, so you can get a cheap CPU for now, and then when you get the funds you can get a better CPU without having to get a new motherboard and cooler.
Also the Corsair CX brand isn't great, and I Gigabyte have the worst record for motherboards this generation so avoid them.
For a good english site try Scan.co.uk or Overclockers.co.uk
Personally, I wouldn't choose either of them as their prices are not the best, but they are english so if you would prefer to pay a bit more for an english company go ahead if not, hardwareversand.de is one of the best sites you're going to find.
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06-06-2012, 07:22 PM
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[xi[M]iMaGiiKz-
Hurah!
Originally posted by FlyingIrishMan
The build above is okay, I'd drop the AMD CPU for an i3 2120 or.
Lower the GPU to a 6870 (which is still a good card) and go for an i5 2500k.
I'll never recommend an AMD CPU due to the lack of upgradable, almost all Intel CPUs use the same socket, so you can get a cheap CPU for now, and then when you get the funds you can get a better CPU without having to get a new motherboard and cooler.
Also the Corsair CX brand isn't great, and I Gigabyte have the worst record for motherboards this generation so avoid them.
For a good english site try Scan.co.uk or Overclockers.co.uk
Personally, I wouldn't choose either of them as their prices are not the best, but they are english so if you would prefer to pay a bit more for an english company go ahead if not, hardwareversand.de is one of the best sites you're going to find.
Lower the GPU to a 6870 (which is still a good card) and go for an i5 2500k.
I'll never recommend an AMD CPU due to the lack of upgradable, almost all Intel CPUs use the same socket, so you can get a cheap CPU for now, and then when you get the funds you can get a better CPU without having to get a new motherboard and cooler.
Also the Corsair CX brand isn't great, and I Gigabyte have the worst record for motherboards this generation so avoid them.
For a good english site try Scan.co.uk or Overclockers.co.uk
Personally, I wouldn't choose either of them as their prices are not the best, but they are english so if you would prefer to pay a bit more for an english company go ahead if not, hardwareversand.de is one of the best sites you're going to find.
could you post a setup ? i might higher the budget to £600 seeing as i need better stuff
06-06-2012, 07:33 PM
#5
FlyingIrishMan
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06-06-2012, 07:55 PM
#6
[xi[M]iMaGiiKz-
Hurah!
06-07-2012, 12:09 AM
#7
FlyingIrishMan
A7X
[QUOTE='[xi[M]iMaGiiKz-;4448237']ok thanks [/QUOTE]
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Okay, thats what I came up with.
Great rig all around, no bottlenecks and lots of upgrade paths in the future.
If you want to crossfire in the future you should spend an extra 25£ on a crossfire capable motherboard now rather than later, also a 650w psu will handle two 7850s.
Total of that rig is 609£ including shipping. They will build it for you for an extra 16£ if you are not able to build it by yourself.
If you need to save some money the GPU can be downgraded to a 6870 which will save roughly 65£, and its a good card at the moment, but will need to be upgraded in a year or so.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask
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Okay, thats what I came up with.
Great rig all around, no bottlenecks and lots of upgrade paths in the future.
If you want to crossfire in the future you should spend an extra 25£ on a crossfire capable motherboard now rather than later, also a 650w psu will handle two 7850s.
Total of that rig is 609£ including shipping. They will build it for you for an extra 16£ if you are not able to build it by yourself.
If you need to save some money the GPU can be downgraded to a 6870 which will save roughly 65£, and its a good card at the moment, but will need to be upgraded in a year or so.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask
06-07-2012, 02:22 PM
#8
Mezzid
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Originally posted by FlyingIrishMan
The build above is okay, I'd drop the AMD CPU for an i3 2120 or.
Lower the GPU to a 6870 (which is still a good card) and go for an i5 2500k.
I'll never recommend an AMD CPU due to the lack of upgradable, almost all Intel CPUs use the same socket, so you can get a cheap CPU for now, and then when you get the funds you can get a better CPU without having to get a new motherboard and cooler.
Also the Corsair CX brand isn't great, and I Gigabyte have the worst record for motherboards this generation so avoid them.
For a good english site try Scan.co.uk or Overclockers.co.uk
Personally, I wouldn't choose either of them as their prices are not the best, but they are english so if you would prefer to pay a bit more for an english company go ahead if not, hardwareversand.de is one of the best sites you're going to find.
Lower the GPU to a 6870 (which is still a good card) and go for an i5 2500k.
I'll never recommend an AMD CPU due to the lack of upgradable, almost all Intel CPUs use the same socket, so you can get a cheap CPU for now, and then when you get the funds you can get a better CPU without having to get a new motherboard and cooler.
Also the Corsair CX brand isn't great, and I Gigabyte have the worst record for motherboards this generation so avoid them.
For a good english site try Scan.co.uk or Overclockers.co.uk
Personally, I wouldn't choose either of them as their prices are not the best, but they are english so if you would prefer to pay a bit more for an english company go ahead if not, hardwareversand.de is one of the best sites you're going to find.
Gigabyte came out best of all motherboards of this gen in my country dude.
And yeah, i3 would be better but the i5 2500k would be the best.
I wouldnt get that card, since you wont be able to play BF3 on ultra.. but that's just me.
Here's what I made with your advice
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