Hey guys.
So I currently have a low end gaming pc that I bought (used) off gumtree (like the UK Craigslist) and am looking to upgrade. I don't just want to buy a few upgraded parts because there's lots of problems with this current one (graphics card doesnt fit in the case, the cooling SUCKS, theres some problems with the motherboard etc.)
Since I only paid about £200 ($300) for it a couple of years back, I feel it would be best to just build one from scratch.
However, I'm a student so I don't have much spare cash. I also don't actually play games that much, so there's no point blowing a load of money on a gaming PC.
So anyway, this is what I've come up with:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/StuChainz/saved/s4bCmG
as far as I can tell, all of those parts are compatible. I already have a keyboard, mouse, 1920x1080 monitor, and wired internet.
I know a 500W PSU is a bit low for a gaming pc, but apparently my rig only uses around 290W (very efficient graphics card) so I think it's more than enough for me. If you have a reason why I should buy a bigger one, then let me know.
Also, I know the HDD I've chosen has bad reviews, but I'm not actually buying it. My current PC has that hard drive, so I'm just going to transfer it. I've had it for a couple of years and have had no problems, and it has all my stuff saved on it, so I'd rather just keep it for now.
So anyway, to my question. Can you think of any upgrades I can make without having to increase my budget?
Thanks,
Stu.
So I currently have a low end gaming pc that I bought (used) off gumtree (like the UK Craigslist) and am looking to upgrade. I don't just want to buy a few upgraded parts because there's lots of problems with this current one (graphics card doesnt fit in the case, the cooling SUCKS, theres some problems with the motherboard etc.)
Since I only paid about £200 ($300) for it a couple of years back, I feel it would be best to just build one from scratch.
However, I'm a student so I don't have much spare cash. I also don't actually play games that much, so there's no point blowing a load of money on a gaming PC.
So anyway, this is what I've come up with:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/StuChainz/saved/s4bCmG
as far as I can tell, all of those parts are compatible. I already have a keyboard, mouse, 1920x1080 monitor, and wired internet.
I know a 500W PSU is a bit low for a gaming pc, but apparently my rig only uses around 290W (very efficient graphics card) so I think it's more than enough for me. If you have a reason why I should buy a bigger one, then let me know.
Also, I know the HDD I've chosen has bad reviews, but I'm not actually buying it. My current PC has that hard drive, so I'm just going to transfer it. I've had it for a couple of years and have had no problems, and it has all my stuff saved on it, so I'd rather just keep it for now.
So anyway, to my question. Can you think of any upgrades I can make without having to increase my budget?
Thanks,
Stu.
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