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Joey
I am trying to build a gaming computer for myself (its something I've wanted for a while), but I only have £450 to spend ($700 american). can someone please give me some advice for building a computer that will 1. Run smoothly 2. Have good graphical quality. any help is appreciated.
Answer
Not really, especially since everything is more expensive in the UK due to your high VAT and import taxes.
Even here, in the colonies, it's hard to build a decent gaming PC for $700 USD.
Since all branded (HP, Dell, etc) suck when it comes to gaming specs, building is the only logical option, and cheaper too.
For a decent to excellent gaming PC you would need:
Processor and motherboard:
A second generation, fast Sandy Bridge Intel processor, like at least an Intel Core i3-2130 ($150) or the best gaming processor Intel Core i5-2500K ($225)
An Intel Core i7-2600K would be overkill at $325, save the $100+ for a better graphics card.
Put any of the above processors on a Z68 chipset motherboard, socket LGA1155, with SATA III (6.0Gb/s) and USB 3.0
For AMD processors (not recommended, Intel is always better) only Phenom II x4 965, Phenom II x6 1100T or the newest eight core AMD FX-8120 or 8150 would be good enough for a gaming PC.
For any AMD processor you would need a good AM3+ socket, 990FX or X990 chipset, with SATA III (6.0Gb/s) and USB 3.0 motherboard.
Graphics:
A good dedicated 1GB graphics card, like at least a GeForce GTX 460 Fermi or AMD Radeon HD 5850 or better. Get any card that has a 2300 score or higher form this benchmark list:
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html
Memory (RAM)
At least 4GB of DDR3 1333MHz or 1600MHz RAM, 8GB would be best, either one in identical pairs (for 4GB get two x 2GB, for 8GB get two x 4GB).
All new systems have fast dual channel memory mode, only runs with identical, even pairs of RAM installed.
Hard drive (or SSD + hard drive)
A 500GB or bigger Seagate Barracuda or Samsung Spinpoint SATA III (6.0Gb/s) 7200rpm hard drive.
If you also add a 90GB or 120GB fast SSD SATA III (6.0Gb/s), either a Patriot Wildfire (best SSD) or OCZ Agility 3 for your operating system install, you will get much better performance.
Power supply (PSU):
Never cheap out on your PSU, as it is basically the engine that drives your whole computer system.
Get a good quality PSU, 600 watts or bigger, 80 plus certified and from a trusted, reliable brand like Thermaltake, Enermax, Cooler Master, Antech, OCZ or Corsair.
To eliminate cable clutter, and for better air flow in your box, a modular PSU is preffered. It will allow you to only use whatever cables you actually need.
PC Case:
Any case with bottom mount for power supply and enough space to allow for good air flow and proper cooling.
Operating system:
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ($100)
Not sure if they even sell OEM OS in the UK...
EDIT:
@Raghav Jindal
H67 is not a good chipset, really. Z68 is the best, P67 is also good, although older.
And prices in the UK will be significantly higher than India.
Not really, especially since everything is more expensive in the UK due to your high VAT and import taxes.
Even here, in the colonies, it's hard to build a decent gaming PC for $700 USD.
Since all branded (HP, Dell, etc) suck when it comes to gaming specs, building is the only logical option, and cheaper too.
For a decent to excellent gaming PC you would need:
Processor and motherboard:
A second generation, fast Sandy Bridge Intel processor, like at least an Intel Core i3-2130 ($150) or the best gaming processor Intel Core i5-2500K ($225)
An Intel Core i7-2600K would be overkill at $325, save the $100+ for a better graphics card.
Put any of the above processors on a Z68 chipset motherboard, socket LGA1155, with SATA III (6.0Gb/s) and USB 3.0
For AMD processors (not recommended, Intel is always better) only Phenom II x4 965, Phenom II x6 1100T or the newest eight core AMD FX-8120 or 8150 would be good enough for a gaming PC.
For any AMD processor you would need a good AM3+ socket, 990FX or X990 chipset, with SATA III (6.0Gb/s) and USB 3.0 motherboard.
Graphics:
A good dedicated 1GB graphics card, like at least a GeForce GTX 460 Fermi or AMD Radeon HD 5850 or better. Get any card that has a 2300 score or higher form this benchmark list:
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html
Memory (RAM)
At least 4GB of DDR3 1333MHz or 1600MHz RAM, 8GB would be best, either one in identical pairs (for 4GB get two x 2GB, for 8GB get two x 4GB).
All new systems have fast dual channel memory mode, only runs with identical, even pairs of RAM installed.
Hard drive (or SSD + hard drive)
A 500GB or bigger Seagate Barracuda or Samsung Spinpoint SATA III (6.0Gb/s) 7200rpm hard drive.
If you also add a 90GB or 120GB fast SSD SATA III (6.0Gb/s), either a Patriot Wildfire (best SSD) or OCZ Agility 3 for your operating system install, you will get much better performance.
Power supply (PSU):
Never cheap out on your PSU, as it is basically the engine that drives your whole computer system.
Get a good quality PSU, 600 watts or bigger, 80 plus certified and from a trusted, reliable brand like Thermaltake, Enermax, Cooler Master, Antech, OCZ or Corsair.
To eliminate cable clutter, and for better air flow in your box, a modular PSU is preffered. It will allow you to only use whatever cables you actually need.
PC Case:
Any case with bottom mount for power supply and enough space to allow for good air flow and proper cooling.
Operating system:
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ($100)
Not sure if they even sell OEM OS in the UK...
EDIT:
@Raghav Jindal
H67 is not a good chipset, really. Z68 is the best, P67 is also good, although older.
And prices in the UK will be significantly higher than India.
I am looking for an efficient laptop which should work for games and has decent portability?
darkdragon
On my mind right now is alienware's m14x are there any other laptops at the same price range? Rs79k-Rs86k
Answer
Dell is overpriced typically for what you get, and Alienware is just another Dell now. Instead look at the specifications. Besides which, a 14 inch cannot get the airflow cooling for a decent reliable system
Check the GPU+CPU, RAM, HDD.
The graphics is a GT 555M. It is the same one used in the US version of Lenovo Ideapad Y570 as a 15 inch, only the add more GDRAM.
Look for a 15.6" Asus or Toshiba Gaming with a GTX560M if it is in the same price range
I wonder how much this would be shipped to India and what electrical adaptor would be needed:
http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G53SX-DH71-15-6-Inch-Gaming/dp/B005PAJHU4/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1324536151&sr=1-1
US$1390 = 73350 INR
Shipping $138 = 7300
Not sure of customs duties but looks in range I think Duties are 11400 or slightly more
It puts it a little over your range because of the India gov't
2.2 GHz Intel i-7 2670QM Quad Core
12 GB DIMM
750 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
15.6-Inch Screen, Nvidia GTX 560M 2GB GDDR5
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 560M 2GB
LCD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Not sure what Dell gets in India for it. Alienware in US
Only 8GB RAM. GT 555M 3G which is inferior
LCD 14" instead of 15.6, and only 1600x900 resolution
Dell gets $1649
Dell is overpriced typically for what you get, and Alienware is just another Dell now. Instead look at the specifications. Besides which, a 14 inch cannot get the airflow cooling for a decent reliable system
Check the GPU+CPU, RAM, HDD.
The graphics is a GT 555M. It is the same one used in the US version of Lenovo Ideapad Y570 as a 15 inch, only the add more GDRAM.
Look for a 15.6" Asus or Toshiba Gaming with a GTX560M if it is in the same price range
I wonder how much this would be shipped to India and what electrical adaptor would be needed:
http://www.amazon.com/Republic-Gamers-G53SX-DH71-15-6-Inch-Gaming/dp/B005PAJHU4/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1324536151&sr=1-1
US$1390 = 73350 INR
Shipping $138 = 7300
Not sure of customs duties but looks in range I think Duties are 11400 or slightly more
It puts it a little over your range because of the India gov't
2.2 GHz Intel i-7 2670QM Quad Core
12 GB DIMM
750 GB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
15.6-Inch Screen, Nvidia GTX 560M 2GB GDDR5
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 560M 2GB
LCD Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Not sure what Dell gets in India for it. Alienware in US
Only 8GB RAM. GT 555M 3G which is inferior
LCD 14" instead of 15.6, and only 1600x900 resolution
Dell gets $1649
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