Maybe another gaming thread?

[pyrah]

Hi everyone,

Finally from what i can see this site looks like it knows what its going on about. I just wanted to know if someone could help me out on choosing a "rig" for gaming ideally day Z for starters, i have up to about £1200 and do not really have time to build a custom rig (even though i would like to add some parts in the future).

So the two at the moment i am looking at (one being a Mac).

Can you help? or maybe point me in a better direction, im very impatient and want to buy it tomorrow haha.

[Edit by Rakk; competitor links aren't allowed in these forums, so the links have been removed, but I'm sure a few people can create some specs for a machine from PCS]


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[vanthus]

This would be a much better gaming rig for your budget.
Case
COOLERMASTER CM690 MKII ADVANCED CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-3570 (3.4GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-V LK: PCI-E 3.0 READY, SLI, CROSSFIREX
Memory (RAM)
8GB SAMSUNG DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 X 4GB)
Graphics Card
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
Free Item
FREE METRO: LAST LIGHT GAME with GTX 660 & UPWARDS GPUs!
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX750 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE (£89)
Processor Cooling
Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (£19)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
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
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence (£79)
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
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)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days
Quantity
1
Price: £1,054.00 including VAT and delivery.
Unique URL to re-configure: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-ivy-bridge-pc/oSmY6x8jQK/

 

[pyrah]

This would be a much better gaming rig for your budget.

Thanks for taking your time and putting that together for me, that really does sound pretty sweet, I wish these kind of places dropped off next day ha, like i said i really want something tomorrow.

Thanks again.

 

[vanthus]

Thanks for taking your time and putting that together for me, that really does sound pretty sweet, I wish these kind of places dropped off next day ha, like i said i really want something tomorrow.

Thanks again.

The components of the PCS computer I suggested are much better than on the computers you linked.
Most noticeably the GPU's on those linked are very weak compared to to the GTX 670,but your choice.

 

[Blackdog]

If that is the case you can pay for expedited production. I believe you can get three working day dispatch for 70 quid. I'd quantify the distress I endured waiting for my PC as far above that.

 

[Rakk]

Thanks for taking your time and putting that together for me, that really does sound pretty sweet, I wish these kind of places dropped off next day ha, like i said i really want something tomorrow.

Yeah unfortunately PCS cannot custom build, test and deliver a machine in that amount of time, but if you get the 3-day fast-track (dependent on stock) it could be with you in 4 working days, which I know isn't tomorrow but isn't too far away.

 

[Blackdog]

As an option I've provided an alternate spec that comes in just a little more expensive than Vanthus' but still well under budget. For gaming this will perform better than the i5/ 670 combo (although that is powerful indeed, and is my own setup)



Case
NZXT PHANTOM 410 WHITE GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD FX-8350 Eight Core CPU (4.00GHz/8MB CACHE/AM3+)
Motherboard
ASUS® M5A97 R2.0(DDR3, USB3.0, 6Gb/s, Windows 8 Ready!)
Memory (RAM)
8GB SAMSUNG DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz (2 X 4GB)
Graphics Card
3GB AMD RADEON™ HD7970 - DVI,HDMI,2 mDP - DX® 11, Eyefinity 4 Capable
Free Item
FREE CRYSIS 3 & FAR CRY 3: BLOOD DRAGON with AMD HD 7900 Series GPUs!
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX650 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE (£79)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H40 Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler (£39)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
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
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence (£79)
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365
Anti-Virus
BULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIAL
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)
Build Time
FAST TRACK 3 WORKING DAY DISPATCH (£69)
Quantity
1

Price: £1,107.00 including VAT and delivery.

Unique URL to re-configure: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/amd-bulldozer-top-spec-pc/7nuhQrfA3j/

Ive also included 3 day delivery

*Edit* I've had to put water cooling in this system as PCS won't fit the titan cooler to the 8350, I'm not sure why as an after market air cooler should be able to cool this processor. That said, although the H40 isn't the best water cooler on the market, it will have no trouble keeping our CPU cool.

 

[pyrah]

Wow you guys are great, never thought people would go to these extremes to help out somebody.


Dino PC and make the following customisations.

2013 edition H80i
Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
Plextor 128GB Primary Drive
+1TB SATA III Hard Drive
Nvidia GTX670
650W Corsair TX Modular

I have been looking at something like this or they do have some already built in store so i suppose i could drive to LDN. I can tell a "stock" rig is not really going to give me as much bang for my buck.

 

[vanthus]

There are also pre-built systems available from PCS.

 

[pyrah]

Ones i can have tomorrow lol i see you are 123 miles away though!!

Whoops i see you do not actually work for PCS, my bad.

 

[keynes]

Ones i can have tomorrow lol i see you are 123 miles away though!!

http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers-for-next-day-delivery/

 

[vanthus]

Why are you in such a hurry,if you don't mind me asking.

 

[pyrah]

Erm in all honesty, I have 5 days left off work before i start my promotion and would love something set up and something i can get to grips with, secondly its just my nature oh and watching DayZ videos really makes me want to start playing NOW!!

 

[vanthus]

Erm in all honesty, I have 5 days left off work before i start my promotion and would love something set up and something i can get to grips with, secondly its just my nature oh and watching DayZ videos really makes me want to start playing NOW!!

Haha,yeah I understand,but I think you would be making a big mistake rushing in.Buying a computer at that price is a serious business and should be thought through.
You couldn't be on a better forum for advice on that,the guys on here are a great help.

 

[pyrah]

Yea i can tell already, i have asked on other forums and got nothing...

Secondly looking on the PCS website they have some great "stock" stuff which i think will really get me into the gaming side of things, whilst im not a rich man im only looking to keep something for the next two years or three at a push and then i will go for the big guns

 

[pyrah]

What about this...(i know its from a rival so i do apologise)

Sorry pyrah,but as Rakk said,no competitor links allowed. Ah sorry i did not realise Rakk had already edited my earlier post...My bad.

 

[pyrah]

What about these for specs, they come under my budget but leaves me some cash to buy a nice monitor and mouse...

Specification:

CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K @ 4.3Ghz

CPU Cooling: Xigmatek Loki

Operating System: Windows 8 (64-bit)

Motherboard: Gigabyte Z77-HD3

Memory: Corsair 8GB Vengeance 1600Mhz

Hard Drives: 1TB S-ATAIII 6.0Gb/s

Optical Drive: 22x DVD±RW DL S-ATA

Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB

Sound card: Onboard 7.1 Audio

Case: Zalman Z11 Plus

PSU: Corsair 550W PSU

Not that i understand what all that means!!

 

[keynes]

You want feedback on a spec from a competitor in a forum that belongs to PCS? :whistling:
Apart from prices I would suggest checking reviews online of the retailer you are choosing.

 

[Boozad]

Pcs ftw!

 

[pyrah]

You want feedback on a spec from a competitor in a forum that belongs to PCS? :whistling:
Apart from prices I would suggest checking reviews online of the retailer you are choosing.

I know i know but as a noob and my already sense of comfort with this site you can trash away and i will listen with bambi eyes lol Im just going to build one and press which ever one looks/sounds the coolest lol days of googling and i am still no wiser, i need a PC buddy!!