Gaming PC Build: Under 250 for parts.

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conorw99

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Hi,
Here is a parts list that I made. I am going to be using 2nd hand parts for all below:
Gaming PC Build:
Budget: 250 euro

Planned Specs:
-Core i3-540 (3.06GHz) LGA1156
-250 GB SATA Hard Drive
-8x Dual Layer DVD+-R / RW SATA
-Motherboard to be Decided:Needs to have LGA1156 socket.
-To be decided: must be compatible with motherboard
-To be decided: must be 300W minimum
-Operating System: Linux, Windows 7 upgrade when able to
-RAM:4gb minimum, 8gb Preferred: Depends on Motherboard
-Case: To Be Decided: Mini or Full size case?


Please tell me what you think of this list. Would it work for under 250 using used parts?
Please also suggest good, but cheap parts that have: "yet to be decided"
Also, what tools would I need? Would a wristband be needed?
Thanks.
 
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For the guys trying to find a solution, use Pc part picker DE (Germany), not GB, tax laws and shipping ruin any value to mainland europe and it's not even the right currency.

To the OP, ask around for second hand computers, but be prepared; most people don't know that their computer is worthless, you need to target gamers.
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GRUxTSAR

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Dude. You just CAN'T build a gaming PC for 250$. No matter how cheap you find used parts. It's just not possible, and if you do find used parts that cheap, you should probably ask yourself why they are so cheap (Damaged). Save some more money and get something decent. I doubt a $250 PC could even run games at 720p
 
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Calvin3200

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Seriously? This post has to be a joke.

Is this poster honestly asking other people to browse ebay for him for second hand parts for under $250 for a complete system? Which to reiterate, isn't possible to begin with.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/LBCVLk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/LBCVLk/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£51.78 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Asus A55BM-E Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard (£34.80 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Value 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£30.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£18.97 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GT 740 2GB Video Card (£63.63 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£30.36 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply (£30.18 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.09 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £270.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-19 19:41 BST+0100
 
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Trenchcoat

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It's Euro's, they're worth alot more than $.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Z69QLk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Z69QLk/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor (£47.98 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£65.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Value 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£30.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£18.97 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card (£99.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£30.36 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply (£30.18 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.09 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £333.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-19 19:45 BST+0100
pick up the 750ti latter it a drop in part when you have the funds run games with the onboard gpu. the intel cpu is faster then the amd.
 
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I'm aware Euros are worth more than Dollars. I'm just saying this is probably a joke post to see what crazy lengths people will go to in order to post something in hopes of being the "solution".

This poster can go look on ebay for his second hand stuff, if he's serious.

He wants 8gb of RAM and a "gaming" quality build for under 250...
 
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it may not be a joke just a young person with some funds that wants a gaming pc. to the op both motherboards have more then one ram slot as you get extra funds you can add another ram stick of the same brand and size. also right now windows 10 is free to download and run. the test version of windows is good for 180 days then the rtm will be good for another 180 days.
 
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For the guys trying to find a solution, use Pc part picker DE (Germany), not GB, tax laws and shipping ruin any value to mainland europe and it's not even the right currency.

To the OP, ask around for second hand computers, but be prepared; most people don't know that their computer is worthless, you need to target gamers.
 
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