£500 casual gaming ( all components )

[likeclockwork]

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: between now and 4 weeks

Budget Range: £500 ( could go slightly higher if worth it )

System Usage from Most to Least Important: casual gaming (GW2), surfing internet.
Are you buying a monitor: No


Parts to Upgrade: new system

Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Uk stores preferable, more part from the same place would be convenient but not necessary

Location: England, Manchester

Parts Preferences: Intel 3rd gen I5, Nvidia graphics

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: unlikely


Additional Comments: would like ascetically pleasing case if possible, if not then i wont complain.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: need new computer for casual gaming

Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts. Please do
not post only links.

Thank you for the trouble.

 

[jmsellars1]

Ha, I'm from Manchester myself. Try Aria, good prices and you can pick up in store. As far as the system goes, I cant go into too much detail right now because I'm on my phone but I'd go for a minimum of an I3 or Phenom 965 with the HD 6770 or HD 7770 to play GW2 nicely. I'll suggest a full build tonight when I get back from work.

 

[jmsellars1]

Ahh, I meant the HD 7750, not 7770. Obviously the HD 7770 is better though.

 

[jmsellars1]

I would aim for something like this, it would be ideal:

http://pcpartpicker.com/uk/p/eNbt

You need to fit an OS in budget though, so I'd switch the i5 for an i3-2120.

 

[likeclockwork]

Oh that's nice thank you, what would you say for the longevity of the motherboard would i be replacing it in 1-2 years? if not then i may buy the OEM Windows 7.

 

[jmsellars1]

In terms of reliability it should be fine, in terms of longetivity with upgrades it's hard to say with any motherboard really.

 

[xalazan]

hey guys im also from manchester and looking to build a comp around this budget, wouldnt it be cheaper to buy from microdirect instead of aria?

 

[jmsellars1]

I find Aria to be cheaper, also they are a lot better at holding stock. Every time I go to Microdirect, they are out of stock on a lot of items.

Scan, Dabs, CCL and Overclockers are all within ~50 miles of Manchester as well, just FYI. Ebuyer is like a 1h30m drive down the M62 as well.