Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Is it possible to build a decent gaming computer with a budget of £450?

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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.

Can i say macbook pro with retina is a gaming pc and designed to everything?




Abhimanyu


I am computer engg. 1st year student and I want to buy best laptop in the world before i go to university
What am i looking fo?:
1)coding
2)web development
3)video(for youtube) and picture editing
4)hardcore gaming(sometimes)
5)compiling and making sofwares
6)slim, beautiful, eye catching
7)watching hd movies

There is only one more laptop which i am considering and thought of buying: razor blade

because i live in India i can't get razor laptop shipped here. Razor doesn't ship outside US and Canada

but my aunt lives in US so i have no prob. in getting it from her.

the only prob. i think razor blade have is? it's just a gaming laptop not a multi purpose laptop. Also, i don't wanna go with Alienware(someone told Alienware is overpriced crap and target kids saying we make THE BEST GAMING LAPTOPS)

I have seen people playing games like skyrim, GTA4, bioshock, crysis3, battlefield3,nfs shift and other graphic intensive games as well. I can't say apple is not a gaming laptop.....but all want to know is will it future games like GTA5 and other running on boot camp. Also, I have heard that mac turns too hot while playing games even dell laptop turns too hot without even playing games.....hahaha but is it NORMAL?

which mac i want to buy:
15 inch MACBOOK PRO with RETINA DISPLAY
2.7GHz quad-core
Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.7GHz) with 6MB shared L3 cache

plz don't suggest me anything related to money. Cost is not a factor for me.



Answer
The Razer Blade would be the better choice. Macs are not suited for gaming.

If cost isn't a factor, go on eBay and find an Alienware. Despite what people say, they ARE good computers. You just can't buy them from the company directly, it's costly. You're better off buying Alienware-branded items on eBay. Just make sure you can trust the seller.

Macs won't run Crysis 3, BF3, Skyrim, or any of the games you listed. If you installed bootcamp, MAYBE, but probably not BF3.

I'd go with the Alienware x51 personally. It's not a laptop but a console-sized gaming PC. so you will have the power of a desktop and will be able to upgrade it easily, unlike laptops. And if it has HDMI you could easily plug it into any TV or monitor. Again, do NOT buy it on the Dell/Alienware site. You will find better deals on eBay, I got my Aurora R4 for $1700. Had to do some upgrading and plan to do more in the near future but it was an amazing deal versus the $5000 the official website wanted.

You could try CyberPowerPC as well, but this is also a costly option much like Alienware which is why I didn't go with it.




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