Fairly generic post. Have a spec for a gaming rig and would like some feedback, if anyone (more experienced than me) has a few moments I would appreciate input.
Goal: Create a gaming system (monitor too, but less the peripherals) for £1,000 (GBP). It doesn't need to be playing the latest releases at crazy resolutions and off the charts frames per second but should be able to give an enjoyable playing experience. In addition I am looking to try and 'future proof' it so that over time I can upgrade, I don't want to be left with components which won't support that.
Current thinking (although still need to squeeze an SSD in there somewhere):
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£161.94 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£26.65 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£89.72 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£32.01 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£85.43 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (£221.75 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case (£79.99 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£69.98 @ Dabs)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£12.92 @ Scan.co.uk)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor (£155.09 @ Scan.co.uk)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£65.99 @ Aria PC)
Total: £1001.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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