Christmas pc build thread

[Smokey]

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.

I don't see myself needing 8GB anytime soon.

 

[Joeman]

I don't see myself needing 8GB anytime soon.

You dont need 8GB, unless youre a film editor or you like big numbers. I have 4GB, and i dont use half of it most of the time...

 

[Smokey]

You dont need 8GB, unless youre a film editor or you like big numbers. I have 4GB, and i dont use half of it most of the time...

Yup, my thoughts exactly.

 

[Sharkey]

BS. 8GB is the new 2GB.

 

[Joeman]

The PSU is fine. The ram is fine. CPU shouldnt need extra cooling unless you overclock it, even so, mine is overclocked.
15% on standard fans. An SSD is.really useful, if you can afford it.

That's my say.

I also think the keyboard don't matter too much. Mine was £5.

 

[EvanFlew]

My new desktop will be an Core i5 8gb ram without an graphics card by now because i need to buy an tv/monitor, so i can put my PC on a 22" screen, and put my cable tv + my slate-like Playstation 2, and my future ouya

 

[Joeman]

My new desktop will be an Core i5 8gb ram without an graphics card by now because i need to buy an tv/monitor, so i can put my PC on a 22" screen, and put my cable tv + my slate-like Playstation 2, and my future ouya

Mines Already 22 inches.
In my tv.
With a 7770 graphics card. :3

 

[EvanFlew]

Mines Already 22 inches.
In my tv.
With a 7770 graphics card. :3

ok

 

[Sharkey]

I prefer the HAF 922 for the cooler master midsize cases, you might also want to consider a modular PSU, it's nice to not have unused powercables laying all over your case.

Why are you buying a micro atx mobo? ATX should fit fine in a midsize case.

 

[Smokey]

it is done
1080p is lovely

 

[Ruelel]

ewww not no bordered windowed mode

 

[Smokey]

ewww not no bordered windowed mode

i always play windowed
deal w/ it nerd

 

[Ruelel]

i always play windowed
deal w/ it nerd

but FULL SCREEN

 

[ViperStriker]

Looks good, what were the specs on it again?

 

[Smokey]

Looks good, what were the specs on it again?

 

[ViperStriker]

Looks amazing for the budget you set, nicely done.

 

[Smokey]

Looks amazing for the budget you set, nicely done.

I ended up toning everything down a notch or two price wise, and it still runs great.

 

[ViperStriker]

I ended up toning everything down a notch or two price wise, and it still runs great.

Glad you're happy.