Need Help For New Gaming Pc Build

kaza1205

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Dec 3, 2012
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Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)

Hey guys, just looking to build myself a new gaming pc, i dont really care for max graphics, just as long as the game looks decent :]
Also i prefer AMD over intel :]

I am from the UK

Thanks :]


Budget Range: ( £500)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: (Gaming Alot - General interweb usage + streaming movies)
Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS:No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (Any really, as long as they are uk based please)

Location: United Kingdom

Parts Preferences: AMD

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: ( 1920x1080 )

Additional Comments: I would like a quiet PC - I Mainly Play Dota, since my current pc is quite outdated, would like to be able to play, Call of duty AW - Skyrim - Civ 5 etc

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Very outdated pc

Thanks for reading and i hope to see your replies :]
 

ksarex

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Sep 7, 2013
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£99.54 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.82 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard (£78.24 @ More Computers)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£57.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (£140.79 @ Ebuyer)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case (£29.99 @ Kustom PCs)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£44.83 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.46 @ Aria PC)
Total: £521.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-15 12:50 GMT+0000

You could save that extra £20 if you get a 970 chipset mobo but the one i chose will serve you better if you choose to overclock.
 

aks_1337

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Aug 4, 2014
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor (£74.02 @ Ebuyer)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£23.82 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£65.87 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory (£71.00 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card (£181.43 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case (£29.75 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£44.83 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£10.46 @ Aria PC)
Total: £537.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-15 17:07 GMT+0000

Slightly weaker CPU then the build above but better GPU to compensate.
 
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