Requirements / Brief
I would like a gaming pc as a replacement for a next generation console which will be able to run almost every game at medium graphics/texture quality. I basically want the best specifications for a gaming pc possible with £500. The requirements are:
- Must have a hard-drive of 500gb HDD or better.
- Graphics card must fit the needs above. (Dedicated)
- Must be able to be connected via HDMI to TV at no extra cost. (include this in price).
- The budget is really a budget, I can't go too far over as I will also need a screen.
- All parts must be purchasable by March 29th 2014 in the UK on a trusted website with VAT included.
- The CPU must be capable of pretty extensive tasks. It would be nice if it was unlocked but I don't mind and I have no preference between AMD and Intel. (2.5ghz or better - preferably 3ghz +)
- OS must be included in price. Windows 8.1 is required.
- 8gb RAM, upgradable to at least 12.
- Motherboard must fit all these requirements and be reasonably future proof.
- Quiet but not necessarily silent fan/cooling system. No CPU cooler is needed.
- Peripherals are not required.
- Case should not be huge but should be reasonably upgradable and should fit most graphics cards. Must also meet the requirement of other specifications
- Screen is not included in budget
If you post specifications, make sure they fit the budget and all the parts are purchasable in the UK. VAT must be included in price and the budget, as I said is really the maximum at the moment. I do not intend to overlock.
NOTE:
This is an upgrade of the following specs on a Mid 2010 iMac 27'.
CPU: 3.2ghz Intel Core i3
RAM: 8GB 1333MHz DDR3
GPU: ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB
OS: OSX 10.9.1 Mavericks
DISPLAY: 27' 2560x1440
STORAGE: 1TB
I am completely new to building computers so try to refrain from smashing your monitor. I realise the budget is a little tight, but even if you think its unrealistic, try to give the best specifications available for the build thats under budget. This is a build.
Edits:
Will be using a 1080p television as display for now.
This is my current idea but the case has bad reviews and I am worried all the parts are not necessarily compatible. I also need a quiet fan and am not sure the stock case fan will suffice.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/exitcode/saved/42a3
Idea 2:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/exitcode/saved/42P7
Thanks in advance,
- exitcode
I would like a gaming pc as a replacement for a next generation console which will be able to run almost every game at medium graphics/texture quality. I basically want the best specifications for a gaming pc possible with £500. The requirements are:
- Must have a hard-drive of 500gb HDD or better.
- Graphics card must fit the needs above. (Dedicated)
- Must be able to be connected via HDMI to TV at no extra cost. (include this in price).
- The budget is really a budget, I can't go too far over as I will also need a screen.
- All parts must be purchasable by March 29th 2014 in the UK on a trusted website with VAT included.
- The CPU must be capable of pretty extensive tasks. It would be nice if it was unlocked but I don't mind and I have no preference between AMD and Intel. (2.5ghz or better - preferably 3ghz +)
- OS must be included in price. Windows 8.1 is required.
- 8gb RAM, upgradable to at least 12.
- Motherboard must fit all these requirements and be reasonably future proof.
- Quiet but not necessarily silent fan/cooling system. No CPU cooler is needed.
- Peripherals are not required.
- Case should not be huge but should be reasonably upgradable and should fit most graphics cards. Must also meet the requirement of other specifications
- Screen is not included in budget
If you post specifications, make sure they fit the budget and all the parts are purchasable in the UK. VAT must be included in price and the budget, as I said is really the maximum at the moment. I do not intend to overlock.
NOTE:
This is an upgrade of the following specs on a Mid 2010 iMac 27'.
CPU: 3.2ghz Intel Core i3
RAM: 8GB 1333MHz DDR3
GPU: ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB
OS: OSX 10.9.1 Mavericks
DISPLAY: 27' 2560x1440
STORAGE: 1TB
I am completely new to building computers so try to refrain from smashing your monitor. I realise the budget is a little tight, but even if you think its unrealistic, try to give the best specifications available for the build thats under budget. This is a build.
Edits:
Will be using a 1080p television as display for now.
This is my current idea but the case has bad reviews and I am worried all the parts are not necessarily compatible. I also need a quiet fan and am not sure the stock case fan will suffice.
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/exitcode/saved/42a3
Idea 2:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/exitcode/saved/42P7
Thanks in advance,
- exitcode
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