- Mar 23, 2015
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Hey guys. I've decided it's time to build or buy a PC mostly for gaming after having the worst experience in laptop gaming, I don't know much about it although I've digested every bit of every information I could find on forums that can help me. Finally I've decided to ask you guys because I couldn't come to a decision for myself.
I have to point out from the start that I want this PC most of all for playing EuroTruck Simulator 2 with Going East! DLC only, no other mods, and I want to play it preferable on ULTRA settings, 1080p. Other games that I'd like to play is GTA IV, Sleeping Dogs on High settings and hopefully run GTA V and Watch Dogs on Medium.
Now prepare for the budget......550 Euro with Monitor included or 450 Euro without OS, Monitor, Keyboard or Mouse!!!...don't throw rocks!
I will start with 2 options that I have at this time:
1. An already built system with the following components:
- Processor: Intel Core i3 4150 3.5Ghz
- Motherboard: Unknown Manufacturer > H81
- Memory: Unknown Manufacturer > 4GB DDR3 1600Mhz
- Graphic card: Asus GTX 750TI 2GB DDR5 128bit
- PSU: Unknown Manufacturer> 500W
- HDD: Unknown Manufacturer> 1TB 7200rpm 64Mb Buffer
- DVD-RW
Price: 420 Euro
2. A SH system built by a friend in Dec 2013 with the following components:
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2380p 3.1Ghz (socket 1155)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B75-D3V
- Memory: Exceleram 8GB kit 2x4GB DDR3 1600Mhz
- Graphic card: Gainward GeForce GT630 2GB DDR3
- PSU: Inter-Tech SL-500 500W
- HDD: WD Caviar Blue 1TB 7200rpm 64Mb Buffer
- DVD-RW
- Monitor: Samsung 22" Full HD
Price: 445 Euro
Now from my opinion the Pro and Con of each system is:
First system:
PRO> It's new so I get warranty, the processor is the new Haswell, pretty good GPU ;
CON> It has only 2 cores, I will have to add another 4GB of RAM, I don't know much of the components manufacturers until I buy it.
Second system:
PRO> It's an i5 so 4 cores, it includes a monitor for the price ;
CON> It's already 2year+ old, I don't know how reliable is the PSU because I can't find reviews, I never heard of the RAM Manufacturer and I don't know if it matters in performance, The GPU is very bad so that would have to be changed. I could do that with the 100Euro i have left but those won't cut it.
Also a question is, if I add a GPU like the GTX 750TI will i need to change the PSU as well or will the 500W be enough?
Please tell me which would be the better one out of the 2 or If you have any other suggestions of builds within the budget I'd be glad to see them. I don't care if it's Intel or AMD, Nvidia or Radeon as long as it does the job and that's playing ETS2 Going East! mostly. Also I won't be overclocking and I'm not interested in upgrade paths. Other then a SSD along the way I won't be doing upgrading! When I will need an upgrade I'll just change the entire system.
Thanks for taking the time to read!
I have to point out from the start that I want this PC most of all for playing EuroTruck Simulator 2 with Going East! DLC only, no other mods, and I want to play it preferable on ULTRA settings, 1080p. Other games that I'd like to play is GTA IV, Sleeping Dogs on High settings and hopefully run GTA V and Watch Dogs on Medium.
Now prepare for the budget......550 Euro with Monitor included or 450 Euro without OS, Monitor, Keyboard or Mouse!!!...don't throw rocks!
I will start with 2 options that I have at this time:
1. An already built system with the following components:
- Processor: Intel Core i3 4150 3.5Ghz
- Motherboard: Unknown Manufacturer > H81
- Memory: Unknown Manufacturer > 4GB DDR3 1600Mhz
- Graphic card: Asus GTX 750TI 2GB DDR5 128bit
- PSU: Unknown Manufacturer> 500W
- HDD: Unknown Manufacturer> 1TB 7200rpm 64Mb Buffer
- DVD-RW
Price: 420 Euro
2. A SH system built by a friend in Dec 2013 with the following components:
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2380p 3.1Ghz (socket 1155)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B75-D3V
- Memory: Exceleram 8GB kit 2x4GB DDR3 1600Mhz
- Graphic card: Gainward GeForce GT630 2GB DDR3
- PSU: Inter-Tech SL-500 500W
- HDD: WD Caviar Blue 1TB 7200rpm 64Mb Buffer
- DVD-RW
- Monitor: Samsung 22" Full HD
Price: 445 Euro
Now from my opinion the Pro and Con of each system is:
First system:
PRO> It's new so I get warranty, the processor is the new Haswell, pretty good GPU ;
CON> It has only 2 cores, I will have to add another 4GB of RAM, I don't know much of the components manufacturers until I buy it.
Second system:
PRO> It's an i5 so 4 cores, it includes a monitor for the price ;
CON> It's already 2year+ old, I don't know how reliable is the PSU because I can't find reviews, I never heard of the RAM Manufacturer and I don't know if it matters in performance, The GPU is very bad so that would have to be changed. I could do that with the 100Euro i have left but those won't cut it.
Also a question is, if I add a GPU like the GTX 750TI will i need to change the PSU as well or will the 500W be enough?
Please tell me which would be the better one out of the 2 or If you have any other suggestions of builds within the budget I'd be glad to see them. I don't care if it's Intel or AMD, Nvidia or Radeon as long as it does the job and that's playing ETS2 Going East! mostly. Also I won't be overclocking and I'm not interested in upgrade paths. Other then a SSD along the way I won't be doing upgrading! When I will need an upgrade I'll just change the entire system.
Thanks for taking the time to read!
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