Pre built PC for under 700 pounds? - Page 4

Psyrus · 2014-01-08, 12:02

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Originally Posted by Careless

It's your choice but you won't be able to use 16GB of RAM unless you're planning to run a server, do hard CAD-simulations and video-editing, at the same time.

Ram-disk

Careless · 2014-01-08, 12:12

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Originally Posted by [R-CON]Psyrus

Ram-disk

Great!
Now people he'll be the first person to have the maps loaded and see the 5 minute timer

Trooper909 · 2014-01-08, 16:57

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Originally Posted by Careless

It's decent for a prebuilt computer I must say.
I looked on Overclockers.co.uk to relate the prices and I got around 700 pounds with the same parts.

So you got that same build for 69 pounds less? this is the kind info I need bud

All PC's that are my budget on leading company's sites seem to favor Amd and Radion over intel and Geforce.Am I getting less performance for the cash by wanting strictly Geforce and intel?

I've had amd's and radions in the past and had nothing but trouble with them is why I'm dubious about getting them.Also alot of other game forums if people are having problems with a given game the answer is many times "o its because you're running a radion" etc
Never had a single problem with my Intel/geforce build,only the fact that its outdated ofc.

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Now, I imagine you're kind of tired of component lists

Nah mate the lists are helping alot.Teaching me what components are good and what to look out for etc

ShockUnitBlack · 2014-01-08, 21:11

AMD processors are, generally put, less powerful than Intel i5 and i7 processors. That's not to say AMD processors are bad - they aren't - but they are going to get outmuscled by the higher-end Intel gear. AMD processors, however, are cheaper than Intel i5 and i7 processors.

As far as video cards go, it really comes down to the model. AMD (that's Radeon) and Nvidia both make good cards, although fanboys will tell you that Nvidia has better software.

Take a look at these two lists from Tom's Hardware - they'll give you an idea of what's out there and how much it will cost.

Best Graphics Cards For Your Money

Best Gaming CPUs For Your Money

Trooper909 · 2014-01-09, 00:23

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Case
ZALMAN Z11 PLUS BLACK MID TOWER CASE

Processor (CPU)
Intel? Core?i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4670 (3.4GHz) 6MB Cache

Motherboard
ASUS? Z87M-PLUS: m-ATX, USB3.0, SATA 6.0, XFIRE

Memory (RAM)
8GB KINGSTON DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (1 x 8GB)

Graphics Card
3GB AMD RADEON? R9 280X - DVI, HDMI, DP - DX? 11, Eyefinity 4 Capable

Memory - 1st Hard Disk
500GB 3.5" SATA-III 6GB/s HDD 7200RPM 16MB CACHE

Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W VS SERIES? VS-450 POWER SUPPLY

Processor Cooling
Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (?19)

Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)

Wireless/Wired Networking
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs

USB Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS

Power Cable
1 x 2 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)

Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED

Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE

Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE

Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (?5)

Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)

?761.00 inc VAT and Delivery.

Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days

That is a modified version of [R-COM]LITOralis.nMd
build with no OS since I have one on my other HD. and a flashy case and more cooling coz why the hell not?May even ask them to rip out the HD on that also.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sedatech-Adv...222748&sr=1-55

Or the other one which I linked before.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ankermann-PC...ords=gaming+pc

Don't like to just shove PC's in peoples faces and say "Which is better" but fuck it its all I can think of lol

ShockUnitBlack · 2014-01-09, 01:03

The Ankerman PC has a better GPU.

@ Your above build. You need a 4670K (unlocked) processor to actually benefit from the aftermarket CPU cooler. 4670 can't be unlocked and thus cannot be overclocked, meaning an aftermarket cooler is basically useless. You have a nice GPU.

No OS can work, but the installation, AFAIK, is a bit tricky. Ask Litoralis about that.

I'd also go with dual-channel memory given the choice (2x4Gb rather than 1x8Gb).

Trooper909 · 2014-01-09, 01:13

I might just roll with the Ankerman.It seems the most....simple.

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The Ankerman PC has a better GPU.

Huh? thought the graphics card was the weaker part of that PC...

FatalWaffles · 2014-01-09, 01:16

The Sedatech PC you linked above has an HD7770 but the build you have in the quotes has a 280x. What are you getting?

Trooper909 · 2014-01-09, 01:19

Getting? I'm still totally unsure.....I have no idea what any of what you just said means lol

I have no idea what difference is between a HD7770 or a 280x..

Just running things past you guys to make sure I'm getting my moneys worth..

ShockUnitBlack · 2014-01-09, 01:50

Let me rephrase myself. The Ankerman PC's GTX 660 is better than the Sedatech's HD 7770. R9 280X clobbers both of them.

2014-01-08, 21:11	#34
ShockUnitBlack Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,047 Canada Location: Vancouver, BC	Re: Pre built PC for under 700 pounds? AMD processors are, generally put, less powerful than Intel i5 and i7 processors. That's not to say AMD processors are bad - they aren't - but they are going to get outmuscled by the higher-end Intel gear. AMD processors, however, are cheaper than Intel i5 and i7 processors. As far as video cards go, it really comes down to the model. AMD (that's Radeon) and Nvidia both make good cards, although fanboys will tell you that Nvidia has better software. Take a look at these two lists from Tom's Hardware - they'll give you an idea of what's out there and how much it will cost. Best Graphics Cards For Your Money Best Gaming CPUs For Your Money

2014-01-09, 01:03	#36
ShockUnitBlack Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,047 Canada Location: Vancouver, BC	Re: Pre built PC for under 700 pounds? The Ankerman PC has a better GPU. @ Your above build. You need a 4670K (unlocked) processor to actually benefit from the aftermarket CPU cooler. 4670 can't be unlocked and thus cannot be overclocked, meaning an aftermarket cooler is basically useless. You have a nice GPU. No OS can work, but the installation, AFAIK, is a bit tricky. Ask Litoralis about that. I'd also go with dual-channel memory given the choice (2x4Gb rather than 1x8Gb).

2014-01-09, 01:16	#38
FatalWaffles Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 305 United States of America Location: Northern New York	Re: Pre built PC for under 700 pounds? The Sedatech PC you linked above has an HD7770 but the build you have in the quotes has a 280x. What are you getting?

2014-01-09, 01:19	#39
Trooper909 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,526 United Kingdom Location: London	Re: Pre built PC for under 700 pounds? Getting? I'm still totally unsure.....I have no idea what any of what you just said means lol I have no idea what difference is between a HD7770 or a 280x.. Just running things past you guys to make sure I'm getting my moneys worth..

2014-01-09, 01:50	#40
ShockUnitBlack Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,047 Canada Location: Vancouver, BC	Re: Pre built PC for under 700 pounds? Let me rephrase myself. The Ankerman PC's GTX 660 is better than the Sedatech's HD 7770. R9 280X clobbers both of them.