• £400 Gaming PC
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Hello, Im looking to build a cheap but powerful (As much as I can for £400) Gaming PC. I already have a SSD and HDD's plus a GTX 660TI so all im looking for really is the rest of the build for no more than £400. If needed it could go a little over but not much. Thanks all. [editline]9th December 2013[/editline] Also forgot to add that I have an OS so dont need to factor that in the cost.
Made a quick build, could always swap out the case for a more preffered one, just chucked in a cheapish one. [url]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2hyPC[/url] Although this is a pre-built and probably comes with some random branded RAM, saw this deal pop up today [url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/barebones/bb-546708.html[/url]
[QUOTE=Crath;43122033]Made a quick build, could always swap out the case for a more preffered one, just chucked in a cheapish one. [url]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2hyPC[/url] Although this is a pre-built and probably comes with some random branded RAM, saw this deal pop up today [url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/barebones/bb-546708.html[/url][/QUOTE] Yeah I mostly dont like pre-builts because of the shoddy power supplies but ill take a look. Thanks for the quick build. It seems the i5 is quite recomended then.
[QUOTE=macman2;43122054]Yeah I mostly dont like pre-builts because of the shoddy power supplies but ill take a look. Thanks for the quick build. It seems the i5 is quite recomended then.[/QUOTE] Well i am using it now and it is brilliant for the money, the next one up is the i7 4770k which is the same but allows for better hyperthreading. Not worth an extra £80-£100. The only thing wrong with that build is its still using the stock cooler, which wont work if your planning on overclocking (it can also make a bit of noise when playing certain games like BF4). Seeing as its the christmas period there are a large number of deals on, i would keep an eye on these 3 sites; - [url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/christmas2013.html[/url] - [url]http://www.overclockers.co.uk/LP/calendar2013.php[/url] - [url]http://www.dabs.com/articles/promotionsandpressreleases/products/christmas-advent-calendar-2013-11908.html[/url] The processor is fairly common, so there is a good chance of it popping up somewhere.
[url]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2hzyv[/url] Changed the motherboard of the previous build its cheaper and should do you fine. Also added a cooler and a better and cheaper case.
[QUOTE=Crath;43122033]Made a quick build, could always swap out the case for a more preffered one, just chucked in a cheapish one. [url]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2hyPC[/url] Although this is a pre-built and probably comes with some random branded RAM, saw this deal pop up today [url]http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/barebones/bb-546708.html[/url][/QUOTE] What graphics car did you choose with that barebones build would this one work? [url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130967[/url]
Here's something that's a bit cheaper for the same performance: [url]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2iIwb[/url] [QUOTE=PoopOnMyFace;43147933]What graphics car did you choose with that barebones build would this one work? [url]http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130967[/url][/QUOTE] The OP stated he/she has a 660 Ti. If you also plan on buying this build with a seperate graphics card, I suggest a R9 270X or R9 270 if that isn't within your budget. The 660 TI is now [U][B][I]way[/I][/B][/U] overpriced unless you are willing to buy refurbished/used. Also commas are your friend.
[QUOTE=flayne;43148181]Here's something that's a bit cheaper for the same performance: [url]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/2iIwb[/url] The OP stated he/she has a 660 Ti. If you also plan on buying this build with a seperate graphics card, I suggest a R9 270X or R9 270 if that isn't within your budget. The 660 TI is now [U][B][I]way[/I][/B][/U] overpriced unless you are willing to buy refurbished/used. Also commas are your friend.[/QUOTE] My friends budget is 600. If you could find a graphics card to add to that build I would be very grateful.
[QUOTE=PoopOnMyFace;43148558]My friends budget is 600. If you could find a graphics card to add to that build I would be very grateful.[/QUOTE] If you can stretch the budget by 13 pounds: [url]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9280xgaming3g[/url] Otherwise: [url]http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n760tf2gd5oc[/url] I highly recommend the R9 280X, it will outperform the 760 by a good bit. Benchmarks: [url]http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/854?vs=770[/url] (the R9 280X is a slightly faster by a one or two fps card than the 7970).
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