Budget gaming build £300

oli_ramsay · Sep 24, 2012, 08:34 PM

need some advice on components

eidairaman1 · Sep 24, 2012, 09:36 PM

depends on what resolution your running too.

oli_ramsay · Sep 25, 2012, 08:19 AM

Budget includes monitor unfortunately

eidairaman1 · Sep 25, 2012, 08:22 AM

put about 120 USD on that amt and youll be able to make a decent build.

UbErN00b · Sep 25, 2012, 08:25 AM

Maybe go for an APU? can't see you getting much better performance than that unless you snag a good used mid range tower and monitor on ebay.

Frick · Sep 25, 2012, 08:28 AM

You need everything? Can nothing be salvaged, DVD, case etc? Mouse/kb? Windows license?

EDIT: I would at least look at used monitors. If it is gaming, I'd specifically look at 19 inch 1280x1024 monitors, they can usually be had for quite cheap.

EDIT again: Also look at clearance sales. Here's a decent system for that kind of money.

EDIT: Forgot about optical drive!

EDIT: AND PSU I don't know what's on with me today.

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UbErN00b · Sep 25, 2012, 08:34 AM

Something like this if you want new, note no dvd drive included:

eidairaman1 · Sep 25, 2012, 08:47 AM

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Frick · Sep 25, 2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidairaman1

Cases (Cheapest Cases still block dust and can have cooling added)

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APU Mobos

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APUs

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Optical Drive

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I don't think linking to newegg will help a brit.

eidairaman1 · Sep 25, 2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frick

I don't think linking to newegg will help a brit.

oops, ya didnt catch that

mediasorcerer · Sep 25, 2012, 10:02 AM

Not sure if this helps, i just put together a budget rigg,
80$ asus p8z77m
50-60$ 500~tt psu
core i53570k 230$
1x4 generic ram-22$[until i can upgrade]
had an old laptop 500gb hdrive, but they are cheap anyways.
at least with this gear, can use hd4000 for games on low res, and have options to get betr gpu etc later. it was bit over 400$= maybe 200-250pounds?
found an old comp on hard rubbish and theres my case lol!

Leaves a bit for monitor and other periphs, and has the basis for a quite powerful machine when more funds come .i nearly went amd apu tho, if your keeping it for a few years, then thats why i went this way.

Frick · Sep 25, 2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mediasorcerer

Not sure if this helps, i just put together a budget rigg,
80$ asus p8z77m
50-60$ 500~tt psu
core i53570k 230$
1x4 generic ram-22$[until i can upgrade]
had an old laptop 500gb hdrive, but they are cheap anyways.
at least with this gear, can use hd4000 for games on low res, and have options to get betr gpu etc later. it was bit over 400$= maybe 200-250pounds?
found an old comp on hard rubbish and theres my case lol!

Leaves a bit for monitor and other periphs, and has the basis for a quite powerful machine when more funds come .i nearly went amd apu tho, if your keeping it for a few years, then thats why i went this way.

No, taxes would make it £400. Way way over budget.

oli_ramsay · Sep 25, 2012, 11:03 AM

It's for a friend's brother, I'll see if he can extend his budget or check if he's got a spare monitor he can reuse.

I could also sell him my old 4870 for like £45

UbErN00b · Sep 25, 2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oli_ramsay

It's for a friend's brother, I'll see if he can extend his budget or check if he's got a spare monitor he can reuse.

I could also sell him my old 4870 for like £45

That's not a bad idea, the build I put together above is good for a budget gaming rig inc monitor if he wants all new parts which with a £300 budget is going to be hard, if he can get a monitor from somewhere then that £300 would buy him a fair bit more GPU power.

oli_ramsay · Sep 25, 2012, 11:15 AM

I also have my old thermaltake soprano dx case he can have for like £30

oli_ramsay · Sep 26, 2012, 12:54 AM

dun goof'd?

eidairaman1 · Sep 26, 2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UbErN00b

That's not a bad idea, the build I put together above is good for a budget gaming rig inc monitor if he wants all new parts which with a £300 budget is going to be hard, if he can get a monitor from somewhere then that £300 would buy him a fair bit more GPU power.

If he has an existing case, Optical drive and power supply use those till he can afford to replace those parts

oli_ramsay · Sep 26, 2012, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidairaman1

If he has an existing case, Optical drive and power supply use those till he can afford to replace those parts

I think I may have an old DVD RW drive somewhere, but it's IDE. I've also got an old "EZ Cool" PSU, but I don't trust the brand lol

eidairaman1 · Sep 26, 2012, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oli_ramsay

I think I may have an old DVD RW drive somewhere, but it's IDE. I've also got an old "EZ Cool" PSU, but I don't trust the brand lol

youd need a SATA adapter for that drive unless if you find a board that has an IDE port on it.

Sep 24, 2012, 08:34 PM	#1
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Sep 25, 2012, 08:28 AM	#6
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Sep 25, 2012, 08:34 AM	#7
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Sep 25, 2012, 10:02 AM	#11
mediasorcerer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: coast ,melbourne Posts: 942 (1.53/day) Thanks: 709 Thanked 235 Times in 169 Posts System Specs	Not sure if this helps, i just put together a budget rigg, 80$ asus p8z77m 50-60$ 500~tt psu core i53570k 230$ 1x4 generic ram-22$[until i can upgrade] had an old laptop 500gb hdrive, but they are cheap anyways. at least with this gear, can use hd4000 for games on low res, and have options to get betr gpu etc later. it was bit over 400$= maybe 200-250pounds? found an old comp on hard rubbish and theres my case lol! Leaves a bit for monitor and other periphs, and has the basis for a quite powerful machine when more funds come .i nearly went amd apu tho, if your keeping it for a few years, then thats why i went this way. __________________ his masters voice Illuminous Epanoia Technocrati

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Sep 25, 2012, 11:03 AM	#13
oli_ramsay Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,679 (1.29/day) Thanks: 577 Thanked 592 Times in 450 Posts System Specs	It's for a friend's brother, I'll see if he can extend his budget or check if he's got a spare monitor he can reuse. I could also sell him my old 4870 for like £45

Sep 25, 2012, 11:15 AM	#15
oli_ramsay Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,679 (1.29/day) Thanks: 577 Thanked 592 Times in 450 Posts System Specs	I also have my old thermaltake soprano dx case he can have for like £30

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oli_ramsay Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,679 (1.29/day) Thanks: 577 Thanked 592 Times in 450 Posts System Specs	dun goof'd?

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