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HunterKiller_wechange2
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Hi all, im looking to build my own pc rather than buying one to save some cash. Any ideas of a not too expensive chip and motherboard? I was looking at a 5i-2500k but am not too sure what motherboard to go for and don't want too spend much but don't want anything to crap either.
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Check out hardware-revolution.com . I used that website to build my latest pc. The author of the website does a good job splitting our various configuations based on your budget and what the purpose of the pc is. That way, you can get the best bang for your buck.0
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Cheers mate, will check it out.0
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Just make sure that whatever board you get has the correct socket for the processor you want, and that the size matches your current case or the one that you're planning to buy.
Sorry if you knew that already; I don't know how computer-literate you are. Not trying to sound like an *kitten*.
Anyway, if you know your way around a PC, I'd suggest Newegg.0 -
Just make sure that whatever board you get has the correct socket for the processor you want, and that the size matches your current case or the one that you're planning to buy.
Sorry if you knew that already; I don't know how computer-literate you are. Not trying to sound like an *kitten*.
Anyway, if you know your way around a PC, I'd suggest Newegg.
I'll add on this, go over on your PS, leaving room for expansion/upgrades.0 -
Skip it, because the amount of power vs price you could of bought a swank pre-build from Main Gear.
http://www.maingear.com/0 -
Hi
More into IT support and repairs but built a few gaming rigs - but don't advertise custom builds. The other year built one on the original Sandybridge i5 2600k which worked out really well .
You do get to a certain stage when the speed of the cpu is irrelevant and and the graphics card is more important and some cards are suitable for certain types of games/publishers.
I usually do tons of research before buying. The motherboard plays a small part in the speed but not as much as cpu/gpu. Difficult to buy a really bad one - you pay for extra features ease of overclocking. Good brands MSI, Asus - Asrock
This site may be helpful
http://www.tomshardware.com/
especially the cpu/gpu comparison charts - good luck!0 -
One other thing - you may not save money doing it yourself though.
Heard good things about this company http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/ - allows you to customise but if you do it yourself you can buy Windows 8 as an upgrade for £24.99 - instead of around £140 here http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/pdp/productID.257641900?WT.mc_id=MSCOM_GB_HP_Nav_Buy_Windows0 -
if your still interested in building.. send me a PM i can answer any questions you may have.
been building since 13
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thanks for the advice guys. I have now built my first pc with the following components:
Zalman Z9 Plus Midi Tower Case
Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard
Intel i5-3570K
Corsair 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Vengeance Memory
Sapphire HD7850 2GB
LG GH22NS 22x SATA DVDRW Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB HDD
OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W
Windows 7 64 Bit
Had no trouble putting together and evreything work perfectly first time (well after i had remembered to press the PSU switch on!)
Runs nice and quiet too. Makes my xbox look very poor indeed. 0 -
One of these days i tell ya!! I shall build my gaming PC!!! mwahahah, all joking aside... i hope you get to play Battlefield 3 on it! Im sure that game will run smoothly on your PC. I will build one to play battlefield 4, just cause i like to fly the SH18, and drive that beast of an Abrams!!!0
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Here ya go: http://www.tinyurl.com/falconguide
It helped me with my gaming PC building.0 -
Very shiny! I built our last two computers, and it's very satisfying when it all plugs in nicely. I used Newegg for all the components. The only trouble is having to be your own customer service. Something goes wonky? To the Internet for answers!0
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Just built one a few months ago.
sweet new antec case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129100)
giga mobo (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128512)
corsair ps (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021)
Sandy i5 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115231)
8gb kingston hyperx (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104173)
ATI 5750 (didn't upgrade)
2tb western dig black0 -
thanks for the advice guys. I have now built my first pc with the following components:
Zalman Z9 Plus Midi Tower Case
Asus P8Z77-V LX Motherboard
Intel i5-3570K
Corsair 8GB 1600MHz CL9 DDR3 Vengeance Memory
Sapphire HD7850 2GB
LG GH22NS 22x SATA DVDRW Drive
Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB HDD
OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W
Windows 7 64 Bit
Had no trouble putting together and evreything work perfectly first time (well after i had remembered to press the PSU switch on!)
Runs nice and quiet too. Makes my xbox look very poor indeed.
Throw a SSD in there.....At least for the OS. If you can afford it buy big enough for everything. You won't regret it.0 -
^ Install your OS on the SSD, and any programs that take a while to load. Don't use it for file storage. It'll reboot so fast...0
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I agree. It's the one thing i didn't get as i my budget ran out but i intend to at some point. 0
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Newegg.
Oh this makes my heart flutter! A built pc!0 -
Just built one a few months ago.
sweet new antec case (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129100)
giga mobo (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128512)
corsair ps (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021)
Sandy i5 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115231)
8gb kingston hyperx (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104173)
ATI 5750 (didn't upgrade)
2tb western dig black
Very nice!0
