Looking to build a decent PC in a budget

XabbaRus · 07-12-09, 03:48 PM

OK looking to build a new PC budget is £500 to £600

Now I'm looking for advice and links to good places to buy would be great but I don't want to be bombarded with multiple different options.

Here is what I need.

New Case
New MOBO
New CPU
New HDD
New DVD/RW
New RAM of course
New Tx

I'll be reusing my nVIDIA GFX card which is PCI-e Maybe not the fastest card on the block now but it is the one thing I can forgo getting straight away since the only game I will be playing on it is IL-2 1946.

Although it is a family computer the aim is that I will be able to Play Battle of Britain : Storm of War at high options settings when it is released.

I have built a PC before so I can do that.

One other thing is Intel only...not keen on AMD and undecided whether to go Core 2 Duo or Quad core.

Cheers for your help. Purchasing will be done in stages, getting the bits as I can afford it. Though certain things I'll be buying together.

I'm sure I can build a decent PC good enough to go 6 or so years and still be able to play future flight sims coming out in that time.

My current PC is 5 to 6 years old and can still hack it like I said with IL-2 on fullish settings, but for BOB:SOW and Black Shark it will struggle.....

Task Force · 07-12-09, 05:05 PM

I myself use a e8400, its a good processor, or you could go to the 8500, but thats cause I use duel core, always have.

umm... ive had good experience with my antec 900... keeps my 8800 cool.

I use a asus MoBo have had no issues.

Kaleun · 07-13-09, 02:14 PM

hi,

I know it's not building your own - but i saw this whilst browsing overclockers, and it's in your budget and is a stonking gaming rig for the money (but it is AMD)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=FS-180-OK

Kaleun

porphy · 07-13-09, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XabbaRus

My current PC is 5 to 6 years old and can still hack it like I said with IL-2 on fullish settings, but for BOB:SOW and Black Shark it will struggle.....

If you are ok with running IL2 as it is now, I would hold of and wait for the actual release of BOB:SOW. The closer to the release of the sim, the better hardware you will get for the money. And you will know a bit more of what it will take to run it in a good way.

If you want to run BS right now, and turn on full settings in IL2 I can see why you want to build a new PC pronto. But if BOB is the main event, I would hold my breath a bit longer. (although no one really knows for how long...

)

cheers Porphy

Task Force · 07-13-09, 04:11 PM

yea, the 200 series cards prices should be dropping once the 3xx series cards come out.

if they do.

XabbaRus · 07-20-09, 03:32 PM

OK looking at a Core 2 Duo E8400 or E8500

Quad core is out of the question.

Now what Mobo should I get. I'm going to get an Intel chipset mobo for maximum compatibility.

SUBMAN1 · 07-20-09, 08:10 PM

Why is a quad core out of the question? You can buy one for $150 easy.

-S

Task Force · 07-20-09, 08:14 PM

im currently useing a p5k deluxe... it has been good to me.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131182

The CPU I use.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

XabbaRus · 07-21-09, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Why is a quad core out of the question? You can buy one for $150 easy.

-S

Well I was on DABS.com and overclockers.co.uk and Core Quads are £250

07-12-09, 03:48 PM	#1
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Looking to build a decent PC in a budget OK looking to build a new PC budget is £500 to £600 Now I'm looking for advice and links to good places to buy would be great but I don't want to be bombarded with multiple different options. Here is what I need. New Case New MOBO New CPU New HDD New DVD/RW New RAM of course New Tx I'll be reusing my nVIDIA GFX card which is PCI-e Maybe not the fastest card on the block now but it is the one thing I can forgo getting straight away since the only game I will be playing on it is IL-2 1946. Although it is a family computer the aim is that I will be able to Play Battle of Britain : Storm of War at high options settings when it is released. I have built a PC before so I can do that. One other thing is Intel only...not keen on AMD and undecided whether to go Core 2 Duo or Quad core. Cheers for your help. Purchasing will be done in stages, getting the bits as I can afford it. Though certain things I'll be buying together. I'm sure I can build a decent PC good enough to go 6 or so years and still be able to play future flight sims coming out in that time. My current PC is 5 to 6 years old and can still hack it like I said with IL-2 on fullish settings, but for BOB:SOW and Black Shark it will struggle..... __________________

07-12-09, 05:05 PM	#2
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I myself use a e8400, its a good processor, or you could go to the 8500, but thats cause I use duel core, always have. umm... ive had good experience with my antec 900... keeps my 8800 cool. I use a asus MoBo have had no issues. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

07-13-09, 04:11 PM	#5
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	yea, the 200 series cards prices should be dropping once the 3xx series cards come out. if they do. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

07-20-09, 03:32 PM	#6
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	OK looking at a Core 2 Duo E8400 or E8500 Quad core is out of the question. Now what Mobo should I get. I'm going to get an Intel chipset mobo for maximum compatibility. __________________

07-20-09, 08:10 PM	#7
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Why is a quad core out of the question? You can buy one for $150 easy. -S __________________ Last edited by XabbaRus; 07-21-09 at 10:58 AM. Reason: Sorry got to get used to hitting the quote button not edit button.

07-13-09, 02:14 PM	#3
Kaleun Chief Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 329 Downloads: 266 Uploads: 0	hi, I know it's not building your own - but i saw this whilst browsing overclockers, and it's in your budget and is a stonking gaming rig for the money (but it is AMD) http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=FS-180-OK Kaleun

07-20-09, 08:14 PM	#8
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	im currently useing a p5k deluxe... it has been good to me. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131182 The CPU I use. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time" Last edited by Task Force; 07-20-09 at 08:27 PM.