first gaming pc... please help

[jamesriley94]

lol.
I'd stop going on that forum.

 

[Devo234]

i have lol because even though im new to this stuff i know thats a load of rubbish lol

 

[seumasbeathan]

I know the parts list I posted had a 3570k but as this Is just going to be a gaming rig I would actually agree with others and say that an i3 and an ssd is a better option.

Seeing as you can't really overclock an i3 I personally think that paying the extra £10 for the 2120 over the 2100 is worth it.

New list - https://www.aria.co.uk/WishList/RGvE8yc2Fpe0YA5r5bEs9g,,

As everyone has said an i3 is fine for gaming and the 7950 is more than fine

Now I know its £40 over budget but you are getting a 7950 and of course if £600 is the maximum you can drop the 7950 down to a 7870

 

[jamesriley94]

I'd suggest either:
https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Com...aphics+Card+w/+3+FREE+Games!+?productId=50258

or

https://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecial...R5+PCI-Express+Graphics+Card+?productId=49688

above the MSI OC - as I have owned that card, and it's annoyingly loud with cap whine and the reference cooler is horrible. Go for a non-reference cooler

 

[AverageNinja]

thanks for all the advice and tips guys.
so would it be worth ditching the ssd and putting that money towards an even better gpu?
ive asked for build advice on a lot of forums and its strange that every one so far has said i5 minimum except this one. i dont know much about the i3's if im honest. how are they for overclocking?

Get a SSD.
I've spoken

 

[Devo234]

So a 7870 will still give me good performance? I really appreciate all your help guys i think i will get an ssd

 

[jamesriley94]

Yeh, the 7870s are really good cards. Massive step up from the 7770 to the 7850/7870s.

 

[Devo234]

I reckon thats what ill get then. Thanks for help

 

[jamesriley94]

No worries

 

[seumasbeathan]

Good luck with the build mate

 

[Devo234]

Cheers ill keep you informed of my progress