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Can someone help me with a gaming pc build plzzzz?

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January 1, 2014 7:33:06 AM

So Im planning on building a gaming pc on a budget around £800 maximum.... This includes case and components and a monitor

I want to squeeze in a 7970 and i was thinking an amd fx8320 maybe
I'd be playing all the top games like battlefield 4 and ect, on medium to high settings, any help would be appreciated, thanks

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a b 4 Gaming
January 1, 2014 8:10:22 AM

CPU : AMD FX-8320 http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8320frhkbox
MOBO : Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97r...
RAM : Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/avexir-memory-avd3u1600...
HDD : Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-d...
GPU : Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr...
CASE : Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r
PSU : Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx...
DVD-RW : Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-i...
OS : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
MONITOR : AOC e2343F 23.0" http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-e2343f
TOTAL : £793.76 shipping included
280X is better than 7970 Ghz Edition.
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a b 4 Gaming
January 1, 2014 8:13:30 AM

+1 :) 
very nice build :)  the only thing i would maybe change is the GPU to the Asus Direct CII version, its a little pricier, but mostly because of personal preference
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January 1, 2014 9:08:12 AM

sosofm said:
CPU : AMD FX-8320 http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8320frhkbox
MOBO : Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97r...
RAM : Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/avexir-memory-avd3u1600...
HDD : Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-d...
GPU : Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr...
CASE : Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r
PSU : Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx...
DVD-RW : Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-i...
OS : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
MONITOR : AOC e2343F 23.0" http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-e2343f
TOTAL : £793.76 shipping included
280X is better than 7970 Ghz Edition.


Do you think i need this build to play future games on medium settings? Thinking about it, Im not sure I will but?
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a b 4 Gaming
January 1, 2014 9:10:52 AM

On medium? That build should be able to play them on high at 1080p
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a b 4 Gaming
January 1, 2014 9:14:25 AM

You can play the games at high and some on ultra at 1080p.
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January 1, 2014 9:47:55 AM

Could you possibly give me some advice on a £600 build that can play future games on medium-high?
Because i dont want to overkill

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a b 4 Gaming
January 1, 2014 9:49:23 AM

James which site do u want to use? Newegg? Pcpartpicker? Amazon?
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January 1, 2014 4:05:14 PM

sosofm said:
CPU : AMD FX-8320 http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8320frhkbox
MOBO : Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97r...
RAM : Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/avexir-memory-avd3u1600...
HDD : Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-d...
GPU : Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr...
CASE : Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r
PSU : Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx...
DVD-RW : Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/lite-on-optical-drive-i...
OS : Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050
MONITOR : AOC e2343F 23.0" http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-e2343f
TOTAL : £793.76 shipping included
280X is better than 7970 Ghz Edition.


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January 1, 2014 4:05:43 PM

Amazon Uk
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a b 4 Gaming
January 1, 2014 4:45:22 PM

So on amazon uk?
GPU: Asus Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU II 191pounds
CPU: AMD FX8320 110 pounds
PSU: Seasonic S12II-520 520W 50pounds
Case:Corsair 200R about 45pounds if u get a good deal off it
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 about 55pounds (I am not an expert on AMD mobos, just get an AM3+ socket motherboard u should do some research but with sales u can get a decent for 55pounds arround that)
RAM: G.Skill 8GB 1600mhz 2X4gb modules CL9 62pounds
HDD:Western Digital Black - 3.5 inch 1TB 66pounds
Total: 579 pounds shipping not included

Should be able to run games at high, some of this year at ultra even
If u are strictly gaming and you dont like that mobo u can reduce the budget on the CPU a little and use the remainning cash on the mobo
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a b 4 Gaming
January 1, 2014 9:09:09 PM

Portuguesetechie said:
So on amazon uk?
GPU: Asus Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU II 191pounds
CPU: AMD FX8320 110 pounds
PSU: Seasonic S12II-520 520W 50pounds
Case:Corsair 200R about 45pounds if u get a good deal off it
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 about 55pounds (I am not an expert on AMD mobos, just get an AM3+ socket motherboard u should do some research but with sales u can get a decent for 55pounds arround that)
RAM: G.Skill 8GB 1600mhz 2X4gb modules CL9 62pounds
HDD:Western Digital Black - 3.5 inch 1TB 66pounds
Total: 579 pounds shipping not included

Should be able to run games at high, some of this year at ultra even
If u are strictly gaming and you dont like that mobo u can reduce the budget on the CPU a little and use the remainning cash on the mobo


This, GTX 760 is pretty good for BF3/4.
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a b 4 Gaming
January 2, 2014 9:54:01 AM

I would advice u to get a CPU cooler once u get a little more, its not necessary if you are not overclocking but it makes your system run a lot smoother and more silently
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January 2, 2014 1:32:44 PM

Okay, thanks for the help, ill be sure to get that build, just a final question, would you recommend the 760? Over say, a 270x or a 7950?
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a b 4 Gaming
January 2, 2014 1:39:12 PM

Well the 7950 is similar to the 270x, the GTX 760 is also pretty good, the reason i chose the gtx760 for your build is because it was lower priced and on discount making it cheaper than the 270x while still similar, u can compare the GTX 770 with the 280x and the GTX 760 with the 270x they are similar in performance, the AMD GPU's are better for e-coin mining so their prices are rising, but if u feel better with a 7950 or 270x instead of a GTX 760 go ahead, u will be very well off with any of them
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January 2, 2014 3:36:17 PM

On amazon, both going by their asus editions, the 270x is almost £25-30 cheeper than the 760, would you say the difference in performance is worth the extra £25?
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a b 4 Gaming
January 2, 2014 3:52:12 PM

Well.....it really depends.....they are both excellent cards, AMD gets a bonus from drivers in some games but its not significant, Nvidea cards have advanced Physx (The AMD Cards can only install normal physx) and they got better drivers on games like Batman /Assasins creed/Splinter cell........however the drivers arent really significant since yes its true that BF4 had AMD drivers 2 days before the Nvidea drivers for it was out but still 2 days is not a long time........
I was about to get a GTX760 myself and got a GTX 770 instead because of the Holiday sale on Nvidea cards, if that wasnt there i dont know how i would have decided between the GTX 760 and the r9 270x, its really up to you. But like i said they are both excellent cards, and Asus Direct CII moded cards are usually silent and run smooth and cool so.........

Bottomline i would say GTX 760, its my personal preference, it runs a little faster, has a little more bandwith memory and u have Nvidea drivers which i love
I hope i was helpfull, because its kind of hard to decide because the R9's and the Gtx 700's are very close sometimes
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January 2, 2014 4:24:09 PM

Thanks a bunch for the help and advice, im probably going to go with a 270x and put the extra cash towards a better mobo or towards a future ssd, but again, thanks for the advice, so helpful :) 
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a b 4 Gaming
January 2, 2014 4:29:45 PM

:)  yeah bro its ok :)  youre welcome
Do that :)  like i said they are both excellent
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a b 4 Gaming
January 3, 2014 11:36:00 AM

Dont worry mate :)  happy to help/teach what i can :p 
Well Asus is maybe the best after market GPU-maker, i like them and have not had any cooling/noise issues with them, i reckon MSI and EVGA also make good cooling/OC versions of GPU's however i cant say about Gygabyte, i had no gigabyte gear, ever, from my experience Asus, MSI and EVGA wont let you down unless u get a faulty GPU (Which is extremely rare) in which case u just trade it in for a new one. I wouldnt reccomend much over Asus to be honest :p  i dont have an Asus gtx770 because asus doesnt make 4gb gtx770 or else i would have one :p 
But thats my opinion, Gigabyte may be an excellent GPU builder, just in my experience EVGA/MSI And asus are excellent you will be fine with any of these 3.
Hope i helped :) 
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January 3, 2014 2:17:23 PM

Okay thanks bro :)  And Legolas, imma have to pass on that one, its a tad over my budget, but thanks for the helop
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January 3, 2014 2:17:38 PM

Okay thanks bro :)  And Legolas, imma have to pass on that one, its a tad over my budget, but thanks for the helop
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a b 4 Gaming
January 3, 2014 2:19:13 PM

Its ok :)  just enjoy yourself, and remember not to eat nutella like winnie the Pooh when u are setting it up
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January 3, 2014 3:04:59 PM

Im more of a peanutbutter kinda guy ;) 

Ill be careful dont you worry :) 
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a b 4 Gaming
January 3, 2014 3:06:17 PM

Are u american? everytime i crack this joke someone says they are a peanut butter person :p  thats cold bro, in portugal we take our nutella very seriously
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January 3, 2014 3:09:08 PM

Nope im British, I just... I like me some Peanutbutter, im sorry if ive offended the nutella Gods, my sincere apologies to you sir ;) 
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a b 4 Gaming
January 3, 2014 3:11:07 PM

:p  well sir i shall make an offering of appeasement to the nutella gods so they forgive your offense :p 
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January 3, 2014 3:13:57 PM

I appreciate the offering and wish they embrace it with open arms :p 
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a b 4 Gaming
January 3, 2014 3:14:55 PM

Not sure about open arms but surelly arms covered in sweet hazelnut chocolate :) 
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January 3, 2014 4:05:06 PM

Chocolate..... My enemy >:/
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a b 4 Gaming
January 3, 2014 4:05:43 PM

:p  peanut butter, my archnemesis
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January 3, 2014 4:10:03 PM

Touche my friend, touche
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January 3, 2014 4:17:40 PM

Just wanted to say hello; this is a great thread. Portuguesetechie, you're recommendation is simply great! I'm sure James is going to have lots of fun with his new rig!
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a b 4 Gaming
January 3, 2014 4:18:55 PM

Thanks warsam :) 
It is a great reccomendation, i have learned all i know right here in this forum so all the help i provide was provided to me before :) 
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January 3, 2014 4:43:55 PM

I will Warsam, playing minesweeper on this new rig will be grand, thanks again bro, you're a life saver
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a b 4 Gaming
January 3, 2014 4:45:49 PM

Youre welcome bro :)  all u gotta do now is put it up, feel proud about yourself everytime u look at the monument to tecnology u built and enjoy it
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January 3, 2014 5:39:12 PM

Yay! And don't forget to check out Solitaire....just kidding!
Take care guys, hopefully we'll cross paths again here at TH :-)
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