Pre-Made PC

[ExpertLayman]

Competition is over and I still don't have a new PC. It was rigged I tell you, rigged. With odds of 50,000 to 1 I was so sure I would win the first prize.

So I am now too lazy to study and build one on my own, does anyone know where I can buy a pre-made PC at good price. I wouldn't mind buying second-hand from a reputable site, if it can save me some money.

So specs I want:

Lots of Memory Prefer 6GB+ as I am going to learn Photoshop and Video Editing so I need it.

CPU faster the better. I think Intel SB would be nice.

Good graphics card for future gaming (Skyrim ready)

Already have an OK 17" monitor so I don't need one unless I can get a good deal for a high res-monitor.

Don't want to waste money on SSD drive, would rather have large space and longer load times.

My upper price range around £800-£1000, but I consider that the high end of my limit wouldn't mind spending less.

Thanks for any input.

 

[Qubo420]

Always best to build a PC by yourself, it will take you no longer than a week to be a hardware pro if you just hang around this forum, plus you will save money and have a nice Rig you can be proud off.

 

[Qubo420]

Here, a little guide.

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af150/The_FalconO6/CurrentLogicalPCBuyingGuide/Guide.png

 

[SieB]

What Qubo420 said, build your own mate

If you need help doing it just ask, you will learn how to build a PC and appreciate it more when you have put it altogether and switch it on for the first time.

 

[dugdiamond]

1. do a little research into the parts you need
   
2. write a list of the FINAL parts, and do not stray from this list until the build is complete
   
3. save up for (or ask someone for a short-term loan) everything you need.
   
4. BUY ALL THE PARTS IN ONE GO
   
5. the build should take ONLY a few hours (even for a novice)
   

the final tweaking (cadle tidying; overclocking; modding) can take a very long time after the original build. but that is just a pleasure

 

[Qubo420]

but that is just a pleasure

LOL, thats a real enthusiast.

 

[Widz]

If you really dont want to build yourself, I recommend www.dinopc.com, you pick a chipset and build around it, used to build a cheap rig to take to college

 

[ExpertLayman]

Thanks for all the advice and replies.

I thought build you own advice might come up.

I guess I can take my time re-researching the prices and parts again, will without a doubt post it here for final advice before purchase.

 

[ionicle]

try buying a bundle from aria, or overclockers.co.uk

then you just need a few other bits

that should reduce your compatability issues...

 

[ciksas]

17” monitor, you are almost like me 19”

Seriously get a better monitor.

For starters:

Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator and Fan CPU Cooler #41109 £ 58.29

Lite On DVD Writer, IHAS124, SATA, Black, OEM 24x Speed #40154 £ 10.16

Antec 300 Three Hundred Gaming Midi Tower Case - Black #31087 £ 40.40

Corsair Builder Series 600CX Power Supply #42488 £ 44.60

Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4 Intel P67 (REV B3) Socket 1155 DDR3 PCI-Express Motherboard #43865 £ 119.16

1TB Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 SATA-II 3.5" Hard Drive #37726 £ 32.99

4GB Mushkin Radioactive #996983 (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz 6-9-7-24 #43768 £41.66

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail #43216 £ 139.99

Arianet GeForce GTX 570 1280MB GDDR5 Graphics Card #43736 £ 212.49

22" Samsung SyncMaster BX2235 Widescreen LED Monitor #43124 £ 120.82

Total £1002.34

 

[Jamsand]

17” monitor, you are almost like me 19”

Seriously get a better monitor.

For starters:

Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator and Fan CPU Cooler #41109 £ 58.29 (thermalright silver arrow alternative)

(only really needed if your going for high overclocks if your just goin up a little then could get away with the thermaltake frio £35)

Lite On DVD Writer, IHAS124, SATA, Black, OEM 24x Speed #40154 £ 10.16

Antec 300 Three Hundred Gaming Midi Tower Case - Black #31087 £ 40.40

(Personal preference and budget come in here so have a look around for cases

antec

coolermaster

lian-li(budget allowing)

corsair are afew companies to start with for mid's)

Corsair Builder Series 600CX Power Supply #42488 £ 44.60

Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4 Intel P67 (REV B3) Socket 1155 DDR3 PCI-Express Motherboard #43865 £ 119.16

1TB Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 SATA-II 3.5" Hard Drive #37726 £ 32.99

4GB Mushkin Radioactive #996983 (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz 6-9-7-24 #43768 £41.66

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail #43216 £ 139.99

Arianet GeForce GTX 570 1280MB GDDR5 Graphics Card #43736 £ 212.49

22" Samsung SyncMaster BX2235 Widescreen LED Monitor #43124 £ 120.82

what you'd save on the noctua i'd spend on the case lol

However these are other peoples preferences should look into these and modify to your liking

 

[marsey99]

aria are doing the best pre built systems atm mate, tom reviewed one a few weeks back and it looked like i built it

 

[ExpertLayman]

Thanks everyone,

17" monitor, you are almost like me 19"

Seriously get a better monitor.

For starters:

Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator and Fan CPU Cooler #41109 £ 58.29

Lite On DVD Writer, IHAS124, SATA, Black, OEM 24x Speed #40154 £ 10.16

Antec 300 Three Hundred Gaming Midi Tower Case - Black #31087 £ 40.40

Corsair Builder Series 600CX Power Supply #42488 £ 44.60

Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4 Intel P67 (REV B3) Socket 1155 DDR3 PCI-Express Motherboard #43865 £ 119.16

1TB Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 SATA-II 3.5" Hard Drive #37726 £ 32.99

4GB Mushkin Radioactive #996983 (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz 6-9-7-24 #43768 £41.66

Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor - Retail #43216 £ 139.99

Arianet GeForce GTX 570 1280MB GDDR5 Graphics Card #43736 £ 212.49

22" Samsung SyncMaster BX2235 Widescreen LED Monitor #43124 £ 120.82

Total £1002.34

Tell me to get a better screen when yours is only 19"

I've seen 19", doesnt make much difference.

 

[ciksas]

Hehe

but I need a better one

 

[T.A.K]

Thanks everyone,

Tell me to get a better screen when yours is only 19"

I've seen 19", doesnt make much difference.

Lol main reason I cant play games on laptops. I am used to 24"+

If I sit right infront of it and dont have to turn my head to check ammo in the corner it is too small.

 

[ruthless_villain]

ARIA and CCL seem to do a pretty good job