Hi All
I am trying to make a new mid-range gaming rig. I don't game as much as I used to. However with the Dragon Age and GTA 5 for PC, I would like to get a decent experience.
I am trying to do it for around £600 or less if possible. However the rig I made on paper keeps coming to £750.
This is what I am considering: http://goo.gl/FvwnCj
Feel free to make comments on the Google spreadsheet.
I would love to get some input on what i can do to bring the price down.
I am not building it asap, I am also waiting for black Friday deals and boxing day deals.
Thanks in advance.
I am trying to make a new mid-range gaming rig. I don't game as much as I used to. However with the Dragon Age and GTA 5 for PC, I would like to get a decent experience.
I am trying to do it for around £600 or less if possible. However the rig I made on paper keeps coming to £750.
This is what I am considering: http://goo.gl/FvwnCj
Feel free to make comments on the Google spreadsheet.
- CPU: I feel I cant go any lower on the CPU. Keeping the cooling with the stock cooler, as i do not plan to overclock for now.
- Motherboard: I am not too sure maybe its over kill? I am also considering mATX build (Second Tab on Google Sheets). I don't need anything fancy. I like ease of use, good GUI, more USB 3 back panel ports the better.
- RAM: I decided to go for 1 stick of 8GB RAM, so in the future if i wish to upgrade to 16GB i can do so easily with just another 8GB. But I guess I can consider 2x 4GB if it helps with costs.
- GPU: My graphics card is the biggest problem, I wish for something good, I feel that R9 280 is mid-range. If i go any lower I might not get able to play the games mentioned in 1080p. I considered GTX 760 but it seems R9 is better bang for the buck.
- PSU: As for the PSU, I am not sure how low i can go with the current HW, I want full Modular because i feel it will be easier to keep the case clean. and free of wires. However i can consider Hybrid.
- Case: I can consider going lower, I like Antec as I have been using Antec Performance One P182, and love it because of how sturdy it feels. I like the thick panels and metal body. I am not a big fan of plastic.
I would love to get some input on what i can do to bring the price down.
I am not building it asap, I am also waiting for black Friday deals and boxing day deals.
Thanks in advance.