25-07-2009, 14:04 | #1 |
Shacked up with the Archbishop
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Canterbury
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New entry level gaming pc build
Budget for the below is ~£350.
I've been out of the self build crowd for 3 years now but I'm looking to do a few for Windows 7 release. I'm looking to do a deal with my younger brother (with conditions) to build him an entry/medium level gaming PC that has enough room for expansion when he gets his own cash. I am looking to overclock the system so the best value CPU will be the focus of the whole build. We need the following: CPU - AMD/Intel no preference but value for money when overclocking. Mobo - As above, no preference but good to overclock with some room for future expansion (CPU wise). RAM - To match the mobo to overclock. 4 GB Dual or 6 GB Tri Channel. PSU - To handle the above with room to handle an upgraded GFX. Preferably modular though not essential. We have the following: GFX - Looking to re-use a spare Leadtek Nvidia 7800 GTX for the moment and allowing my brother to save for his own GFX upgrade. O/S - Will either use existing XP Pro retail licence or W7 RC until the October full release. Keyboard/Mouse – Re-use existing Monitor – Re-use existing screen Case – Re-use existing steel tower |
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