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waltjack16 · Feb 2, 2018

So to start with, I have pretty limited knowledge when it comes to computer components. I'm looking to build a PC that will allow me to play most modern games at high settings without breaking the bank. I would like to get something that has 8GB RAM, Quad Core CPU with a decent clock speed, either a smaller SDD or a larger HDD. A graphics card with maybe 2GB of memory. Now, I have no idea what kind of motherboard I'd need, PSU or cooling systems or what size case I might need. Like I said my knowledge is limited. Ideally I really don't want to pay much more than £400-£500. Which I know is a challenge. But I'd appreciate any kind of advice or direction anybody could give me.

Thanks a bunch,

Jack

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 2, 2018

That Budget won't even cover the Graphics Card and memory , because of the mining craze.

High settings won't happen budge too low.

Zerk2012 · Feb 2, 2018

This would be low to mid settings.

http://m.dell.com/h5/m/uk/SecondaryInventorySearch?p=%2FOnline%2FSecondaryInventorySearch.aspx%3Fc%3Duk%26cs%3Dukdfh1%26l%3Den%26s%3Ddfh%26sign%3DPXhcOSHtr1T4IOw%252fPR7UdVi5Rd0U5nLWFJ3bzvBdY%252bwY8eF7a1rWmMIgzE4S9KW5WVcAaEP10yHkp8MYJ4IyphrUQXoGopvtf5sMb5ae3HCz%252fpRKSZK4NSwsqsZqgJfp6bXMpfPGHPMTsdh9ij8UivuhebgqaYU725NbqHajzp3PlhO4emeriAty%252fRjzvW0acnLlCH%252fFFhbx0XhLBYrKvvFtVkwz7rQ8

vapour · Feb 2, 2018

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£82.50 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard (£74.40 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory (£86.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£36.59 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Low Profile Video Card (£109.99 @ Novatech)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case (£27.48 @ Ebuyer)
Other: Corsair CP-9020120-UK CX Series 450 W CX450 ATX/EPS 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply Unit - Black (£40.60 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £458.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-02 17:35 GMT+0000

and get an OS.

Zerk2012 · Feb 2, 2018

The 560 and 1050 cards have about the same performance.
I would consider the Dell under budget with WIFI, and the OS.

Finstar · Feb 2, 2018

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4600 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor (£59.99 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-D3V ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£51.98 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£59.30 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital - Green 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£62.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card (£149.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case (£27.48 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: Super Flower - Golden Green HX 350W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£49.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Total: £461.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-02 17:59 GMT+0000

vapour · Feb 2, 2018

Finstar :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4600 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor (£59.99 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-D3V ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£51.98 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£59.30 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital - Green 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£62.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card (£149.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case (£27.48 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: Super Flower - Golden Green HX 350W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£49.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Total: £461.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-02 17:59 GMT+0000

G4560 is good too, but OP wants a quad core, just an FYI.

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