My custom PC build project

[Apocalypse-]

So, i’ve posted a few things lately about my custom PC i’m building on my blog, shown you parts and information about it.

Now i’m going to continually update this post every time a new part or accessory arrives; Here’s my build;

ATX atrix case (basic, no need for a beast imo).

ATX BioStar A880g+ motherboard.

4GB of DDR3 RAM (will be 2x4GB)

450 Watts power supply.

Still to come;

1. ATi HD XFX 5770 Radeon 1GB Graphics Card
2. Another 4GB of RAM
3. AMD Athlon II X3 Triple core 3.2 Ghz processor - will be unlocking the fourth core making it 3.2Ghz Quad Core (ordered, arriving in 2 days)
4. 500GB SATA Hard drive
5. 20” Monitor with DVI input.

Follow this build here or via my blog;
www.alandablogger.co.uk/PCBuild

[John25]

cool how much will it cost to build ???

[Apocalypse-]

cool how much will it cost to build ???

Will cost £495

I think this is a pretty basic build. Quite cheap as well, Around 400 pounds I'd say if not less. now the real question is this for future gaming? or are you just building it for the sake of building?

Yes you're right, will cost me £495 for the hardware, an extra £120 for the monitor. I'm building it with my budget at the minute. I'm only 17, still at school - just have a little part time job and i've always wanted a decent gaming pc. I've always had a laptop;

So i thought, why not build one with the money i have at the minute. My intentions of the build is basically just to have a desktop pc as i said, this set up will run most games on med/high but for future games i'll look at either a new GFX card or a brand new build.

It's all fun isn't it

[brebaz]

Will cost £495




Yes you're right, will cost me £495 for the hardware, an extra £120 for the monitor. I'm building it with my budget at the minute. I'm only 17, still at school - just have a little part time job and i've always wanted a decent gaming pc. I've always had a laptop;

So i thought, why not build one with the money i have at the minute. My intentions of the build is basically just to have a desktop pc as i said, this set up will run most games on med/high but for future games i'll look at either a new GFX card or a brand new build.

It's all fun isn't it

If it's for the fun of it, then you will never get enough! I build a new PC every 6-12 months, also just for the fun of it.

[Apocalypse-]

If it's for the fun of it, then you will never get enough! I build a new PC every 6-12 months, also just for the fun of it.

When i'm older and working, thats exactly what i'll do haha awesome! Plus my current laptop can't even run Minecraft & Fraps together haha :P it'll be a big step up too i guess.

[brebaz]

I think this is a pretty basic build. Quite cheap as well, Around 400 pounds I'd say if not less. now the real question is this for future gaming? or are you just building it for the sake of building?

[John25]

Thats about what Im gonna spend on my next build well about 600 with a monitor

[Apocalypse-]

Thats about what Im gonna spend on my next build well about 600 with a monitor

very nice, what you looking at?

[John25]

very nice, what you looking at?

erm off the top of my head

A 3.20 AMD Quad
8 gig DDR3 RAM
1gig GT460 graphics card
2x 500 gig sata hard drives
and a tower and a 750W PSU
a dual layer DVD drive
I think my MB is gonna be a Gigabyte board.

[brebaz]

erm off the top of my head

A 3.20 AMD Quad
8 gig DDR3 RAM
1gig GT460 graphics card
2x 500 gig sata hard drives
and a tower and a 750W PSU
a dual layer DVD drive
I think my MB is gonna be a Gigabyte board.

This will go to about $700+

Cheapest 3.2GHz Quad from AMD is $104
Gigabyte board is $85
8GB DDR3 is $85
1Gig 460 cheapest is $150
2x 500GB is $90
Mid Tower case is $40
PSU 750W cheapest is $90
DVD drive DL is $24
20" monitor $120

your total is going to be $788 that with exactly what you want.

[John25]

This will go to about $700+

Cheapest 3.2GHz Quad from AMD is $104
Gigabyte board is $85
8GB DDR3 is $85
1Gig 460 cheapest is $150
2x 500GB is $90
Mid Tower case is $40
PSU 750W cheapest is $90
DVD drive DL is $24
20" monitor $120

your total is going to be $788 that with exactly what you want.

well im actually from the UK so I meant about 600 pounds which is roughly around your figure i'll post the exact shopping list soon.

[Apocalypse-]

This will go to about $700+

Cheapest 3.2GHz Quad from AMD is $104
Gigabyte board is $85
8GB DDR3 is $85
1Gig 460 cheapest is $150
2x 500GB is $90
Mid Tower case is $40
PSU 750W cheapest is $90
DVD drive DL is $24
20" monitor $120

your total is going to be $788 that with exactly what you want.

Sounds like mine man Hehe. Also, it doesn't matter about price lol, if it runs the games or programs then happy days.

[Seahawkk]

This will go to about $700+

Cheapest 3.2GHz Quad from AMD is $104
Gigabyte board is $85
8GB DDR3 is $85
1Gig 460 cheapest is $150
2x 500GB is $90
Mid Tower case is $40
PSU 750W cheapest is $90
DVD drive DL is $24
20" monitor $120

your total is going to be $788 that with exactly what you want.

just go with a 1tb internal= save 20 bucks

[brebaz]

There you have this stupid 30% VAT right? so, it's probably safe to say it's going to be a little bit more expensive.

[John25]

Here we go prices in pounds :P


AMD Phenom II 965 3.40ghz Quad = $108 GBP

Kingston RAM 2gb DDR3 1333Mhz = $65 for 4 of them

Gigabyte Ultra Durable MB supports 16 gb RAM = $55

ASUS ENGTX460 DirectCU 1gb graphics card = $165

Plextor Dual Layer DVD writer = $25

2x Western Digital 500gb HDD = $76

Startech 24 internal bit sound card = $15

plus the tower and PSU will be $100

and I can get aother monitor for around $60

so about 670 GP in total

Prices Include VAT which is @ 20%

[keefy]

dotm you have a £ symbol on US keyboards?

[John25]

dotm you have a £ symbol on US keyboards?

no lol it's replaced with a @ and @ is replaced with a " :P

[keefy]

no lol it's replaced with a @ and @ is replaced with a " :P

Maybe its on an "Alt+key" combnation because UK keyboard doesnt have Euro € symbol but it can be created using ALT Gr+4

[brebaz]

@John25
That looks good but you can get a better RAM than those value RAMs. also, what number is the Gigabyte board?

[John25]

@John25
That looks good but you can get a better RAM than those value RAMs. also, what number is the Gigabyte board?

yea sure Gigbyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H.

@Keefy nope the ALT Gr + 4 combo doesn't do anything

[Apocalypse-]

yea sure Gigbyte GA-MA78LMT-US2H.

@Keefy nope the ALT Gr + 4 combo doesn't do anything

It's ALT + CTRL + 4

[keefy]

Weird Alt Gr + 4 Works for me otherwise I wouldnt have said it.

[Apocalypse-]

Alt Gr + 4 Works for me otherwise I wouldnt have said it

It's not a stab at ya bro Just giving another alternative of it :P €€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€

[John25]

nope both ways don't work on a US keyboard layout at least on XP it doesn't

[Completely Average]

nope both ways don't work on a US keyboard layout at least on XP it doesn't

Hold down ALT
Type the numbers: 0163 quickly
Release the Alt key


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