hi im looking for uk retail shops that sell pc components dabs does a deal for motherboard cpu and ram thats a fair price but it comes pre tested and id rather as sealed box than one thats been tested by god knows how and what they done to it so iwondered if theres a shop where i can go pick a random sealed box of the shelf an take my chances
uk retail stores where i can buy pc components over the counter
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Conor17777
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You can't.
Maplin is the closest you can get and you will pay a premium for everything.
Just go through Amazon, usually the cheapest in the UK anyway as long as you do your research first.
legend001523
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Actually, if you're lucky enough, overclockers.co.uk has a store in newcastle
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/LP/ocuk_shop.php
Really good deals sometimes if you're lucky
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/LP/ocuk_shop.php
Really good deals sometimes if you're lucky
legend001523
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^ Apart from that, I don't think there is anywhere else that sells parts for gamers really, if you can take a train to newcastle or something that'd be good 
Why do you prefer retail?
Why do you prefer retail?i would like a random sample that is in a sealed box and the dabs deal i mentioned comes pre tested other than that id be happy to get it from dabs but dont like the idea some chancer has got his grubby hands on my kit maybe pushed it for the heck of it maybe sorted me a sub par one
legend001523
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You can try scan? And I'm sure no one opens up your stuff before you buy it, if you break a component during building scan replace it
legend001523
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Plus it's cheaper, but iverclockers have gd deals on gpus so check them out, they have some that aren't available to scan
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Where in the UK are you?
The two main ones i use:
www.scan.co.uk - <- Bolton
www.overclockers.co.uk <- Newcastle-under-Lyme
Tbh though the buying a "pre tested kit" would cause no harm, i've worked with both OC.co.uk and Scan over the counter and those guys really do know their shiz - i'd be suprised if you ended up with any faulty gear - and on the rare chance that it might happen these places are really good customer support - i don't see why they wouldn't replace the faulty parts.
legend001523
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I haven't really been that onto the broadwell but since it'll be a new gen, I guess if you can wait you can wait, the 4790k is only a refresh so if you can afford to wait it'll be good and not to mention the 4790k prices may drop, if you really need a cpu a 4790k will be very good and should last you at least 6-7 years
not much really games and watching tek syndicate lol general stuff i know i probaly only need an i5 at best but my thinking is better binned chips go to the i7 pile and i enjoy the build and for the extra 70 quid why not im now trying to decide if i should get one stick of 8 gb which is probaly plenty or 2 x8gb kit dont really want to get 2x 4gb as no upgrade in that but any input is helpful
truth be told theres nothing wrong with the pc im using now but my job is paying well and ive started a limited company which means i can write a pc off a business required and that coupled with a new found passion to build pcs leads me to this endeavour
legend001523
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For gaming only 2x4 is better, allows for dual channel which is better than a single channle of 8gb
ok thanks the motherboard i like is the MSI Z97 MPOWER S1150 Intel Z97 DDR3 ATX
http://www.dabs.com/products/msi-z97-mpower-s1150-intel-z97-ddr3-atx-9G4J.html
it didnt get the greatest review but still a solid choice and i love the colour and the fact it shows cpu temp on the boards fault display led and although some people dont like msi boards this one has been put through the mill apperently prior to getting certified
http://www.dabs.com/products/msi-z97-mpower-s1150-intel-z97-ddr3-atx-9G4J.html
it didnt get the greatest review but still a solid choice and i love the colour and the fact it shows cpu temp on the boards fault display led and although some people dont like msi boards this one has been put through the mill apperently prior to getting certified
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the hero is too pricey the ranger is an option ive looked at and really only going with msi because i like the colour bored of red and black and feel that at this price range they will all be ok really an cpu temp display is a bonus too
thanks for your time
thanks for your time
legend001523
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Oh yh frogot, ranger is like a hero but eithout m2 support, when I'm planning to build my oc I'm looking at the ranger or sabertooth mk1, ranger is definitely a good choice
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/jimski53/saved/VdkWGX
theres the link to what im going for although might cut back on the ram and may hold out for the new gtx 980 news next week the cooler may need an upgrade but its in my system now as is the case so makes sense to reuse those parts
theres the link to what im going for although might cut back on the ram and may hold out for the new gtx 980 news next week the cooler may need an upgrade but its in my system now as is the case so makes sense to reuse those parts
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Looks fine but I've heard that msi have bad quality control, nevertheless, good build, no problems
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