Christmas pc build thread

[Smokey]

I can't be the only one doing this, right?

I'm gonna order this set of components today or tommorow. Also curious as to what kind of wiring I may need to buy if at all.
Rate/point out problems/circlejerk

 

[jwso]

you need steelseries siberia v2

 

[ViperStriker]

You need a CPU cooler, can't forget that. And a monitor and cables since you told me you have a laptop currently.

 

[Nothing_Much]

You might need a better PSU.

 

[Smokey]

You need a CPU cooler, can't forget that. And a monitor and cables since you told me you have a laptop currently.

I'll have to install a cooler later on, because my dosh is limited at the moment.

This is the monitor + keyboard I chose. Xbox controller is for dark souls and whatever console shit valve throws at us.

 

[Smokey]

You might need a better PSU.

I'm probably NOT gonna overclock, as it's my first build.

 

[ViperStriker]

Uh, you kind of need a CPU cooler for your CPU not to overheat and you completely ruin it.

 

[Smokey]

Uh, you kind of need a CPU cooler for your CPU not to overheat and you completely ruin it.

You get a stock fan with the cpu .-.

 

[ViperStriker]

You get a stock fan with the cpu .-.

Oh, that I did not know, so you get a stock CPU cooler? Neat.

 

[Smokey]

Oh, that I did not know, so you get a stock CPU cooler? Neat.

Probably introduced after your time of buying cpu's, gramps.

 

[bit]

I could sell my 700~ drumkit and get a new pc, I don't play as much as I wanted to because neighbours and stuff :|

 

[Shula]

DVD/CD Drive, extra fans, Sata Cables, keyboard, copy of windows (unless you have a hacked version). Just a thought, you could get a quad core chip if you went AMD and still stay well within your budget. Good luck and enjoy your build! I always do.

 

[Nothing_Much]

I'm probably NOT gonna overclock, as it's my first build.

You don't have to overclock to have a gaming PC, I'd recommend 100 more watts.

 

[Nothing_Much]

Oh, that I did not know, so you get a stock CPU cooler? Neat.

Dude, you always get a stock CPU fan when it's nib.

 

[Smokey]

DVD/CD Drive, extra fans, Sata Cables, keyboard, copy of windows (unless you have a hacked version). Just a thought, you could get a quad core chip if you went AMD and still stay well within your budget. Good luck and enjoy your build! I always do.

In terms of budget, I'm up to the brim. Don't have any excess cash for buying much else, unless it's dirt cheap. I wouldn't mind switching to AMD actually, not familiar with the card specs though.

You don't have to overclock to have a gaming PC, I'd recommend 100 more watts.

600W? Seems pretty overkill for this kind of build, but I could squeeze the money out of my parts by downgrading here and there. Dunno man, I think 500W is enough.

 

[ViperStriker]

In terms of budget, I'm up to the brim. Don't have any excess cash for buying much else, unless it's dirt cheap. I wouldn't mind switching to AMD actually, not familiar with the card specs though.

If you swapped to AMD you'd need to change motherboards.

 

[Smokey]

If you swapped to AMD you'd need to change motherboards.

Yeah, but what amd processor? I really have no idea lol

 

[Shula]

AMD is a more affordable CPU. Your would have to swap boards like Viper said. Also that board you chose is quite small. It will look very tiny in that mid tower and you should make sure that card isn't too big for it, but performance wise it should be fine.

AMD Sample

 

[Smokey]

You know, I might just wait until christmas comes around and buy the rest of the set with inevitable cash from relatives. Not sure about ordering now or then, though.

 

[Ninja_DC]

500W is fine
the i3 runs pretty cool with the stock heatsink (20-30 celcius with a good case)
Try getting 8GB RAM if you can, adds about +£10 to your build

Remember good peripherals are important (mouse, keyboard, monitor, headset) so don't skimp down on them.
Other than that your build seems pretty good

If you had the budget for it get an i5 and a SSD drive as it will really improve performance and your computer experiance.