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NZXT PHANTOM 240 WHITE GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU) AMD FX-9370 Eight Core CPU (4.4GHz-4.7GHz/16MB CACHE/AM3+)
Motherboard ASUS® SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 (DDR3, USB3.0, 6Gb/s, CrossFireX/Sli)
Memory (RAM) 8GB Kingston DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 8GB)
Change to: 16GB Kingston DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card 8GB AMD RADEON™ RX 480 - HDMI, 3 x DP - DX® 12
1st Hard Disk 2TB SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply CORSAIR 650W CS SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable 1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling Corsair H80i V2 Hydro Cooler w/ PCS Liquid Series Ultra Quiet Fans
Thermal Paste ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
LED Lighting 60cm UV LED Strip - To Compliment The Colours of Your Case
Sound Card ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking WIRELESS 802.11 AC 867Mbps + BT4.0 + Intel Wi-Di PCI-E CARD
USB Options MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System Genuine Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence
Operating System Language United Kingdom - English Language
DVD Recovery Media Windows 10 (64-bit) Home DVD with paper sleeve
Office Software FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Monitor ASUS VE247H 24" LED DISPLAY
Keyboard & Mouse ASUS Cerberus Gaming Bundle - Keyboard, Mouse, Headset & Mouse Mat
Warranty 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK

What do you think for vr gaming. Total cost £1200. And what could I improve on. Cheers Ryan
 
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Frag Maniac
1. No matter how you argue it, assembling parts you pick is always cheaper, and more flexible choice wise.

2. The addons prebuilt houses sell are often cheap stuff that is overpriced.

3. It's actually more complex to operate and maintain a PC than it is to assemble one and install OS and drivers, so avoiding the build is not really avoiding the complexity, it's just postponing the inevitable.

Your choice either way Ryan, just trying to help you learn and make best bang for buck decision. What you learn building and installing can help a lot to understand your PC, which is vital going forward. It's not just about saving money, though that's a big part of it too.
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You're probably not going to like hearing this if you're a die hard AMD fan, but you're better off with an Intel CPU and GTX 1060. Only thing I'm not sure on is pricing in your area, but here in the states you can get a 1060 starting at $200, and it will easily beat a 480.

That said, I just saw the warranty at the end, so it appears this is just an overpriced pre-built PC. I would advise strongly you just pick your own parts and assemble it yourself. There are many good build videos to learn from, including some that show how to install OS and drivers.


Assembly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4

OS/Drivers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zAdwedmj1M
 
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Ryan_185

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Thanks frag maniac I have not had a PC for gaming purposes and the price from GBP to USD £1200 is around 1400 dollars. I had a look online and everyone rated that graphics card for its price and compatibility and the possessor was a gamble as users say it only works with a hand full of motherboards and you need liquid cooling. But for the price it packs a punch. Tho in the price I have a gaming headset 24" monitor and all the other fancy bits. And I over spent my budget by 20% for a quick cheap easy handling vr computer. Cheers Ryan
 
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1. No matter how you argue it, assembling parts you pick is always cheaper, and more flexible choice wise.

2. The addons prebuilt houses sell are often cheap stuff that is overpriced.

3. It's actually more complex to operate and maintain a PC than it is to assemble one and install OS and drivers, so avoiding the build is not really avoiding the complexity, it's just postponing the inevitable.

Your choice either way Ryan, just trying to help you learn and make best bang for buck decision. What you learn building and installing can help a lot to understand your PC, which is vital going forward. It's not just about saving money, though that's a big part of it too.
 
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Ryan_185

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I agree with you that it will be alot cheaper but it's on a buy now pay 9months later interest free. As I only have about half the price of the computer saved. Tho on my second build I will go Intel invidia to see the difference. Just being ambitious at the moment. I just ran the build based on benchmarks, costs and what owners have said. And I kinda wish I came here first. As I have now heard a few things about AMD. However will just have to see how this rig will tackle modern games and in a few months when I get my rift. Virtual reality. Thanks Ryan
 
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