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Hi all,

 

Have been thinking of getting a desktop PC recently, as my 2011 non-gaming laptop is no longer up to running IV with LCPDFR and other mods.

 

I am basically looking for a computer to run IV with LCPDFR, decent amount of car, ped and script mods, and also Call of Duty, but also watch films and use the internet.

 

So basically is this right for me and the current price, bear in mind I wouldn't want to spend much more than £500-£600 and I am looking to buy end of next summe-rish, maybe Easter or even Christmas, but probably not before 2015.

 

Thanks a lot.

 

 

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http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/vpXcGX

A bit over the budget, you can left the CPU cooler out (the CPU comes with some, and while it gets its job done, it is a lot louder).

Let's compare this with the one you posted, shall we?

CPU - the one your build has is not bad, but it is not really a gaming CPU. FX-6350 will be a way better option.

GPU - now, the GPU in the build you posted is a joke. The one in my build is at least 2 times better. Seriously, the HD8570 is not even a gaming GPU.

PSU - Notice how the name and the brand of the PSU are not specified in the build you posted. That means it is a cheap Chinese PSUs that will most likely fry your PC. Here you are getting a quiet, reliable PSU from a known company.

Everything else is more or less the same.

I do understand that it is 2 times as expensive as your build, but seriously, you won't regret buying the parts I posted, and that PC from your post will struggle with GTA IV, and not to mention other modern games.

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http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/vpXcGX

A bit over the budget, you can left the CPU cooler out (the CPU comes with some, and while it gets its job done, it is a lot louder).

Let's compare this with the one you posted, shall we?

CPU - the one your build has is not bad, but it is not really a gaming CPU. FX-6350 will be a way better option.

GPU - now, the GPU in the build you posted is a joke. The one in my build is at least 2 times better. Seriously, the HD8570 is not even a gaming GPU.

PSU - Notice how the name and the brand of the PSU are not specified in the build you posted. That means it is a cheap Chinese PSUs that will most likely fry your PC. Here you are getting a quiet, reliable PSU from a known company.

Everything else is more or less the same.

I do understand that it is 2 times as expensive as your build, but seriously, you won't regret buying the parts I posted, and that PC from your post will struggle with GTA IV, and not to mention other modern games.

 

Thanks very much for you help Yard1, I see what you mean about cheap rip-off ones, it is just annoying that they seem to spam the eBay pages! 

 

The only thing is I have no knowledge of building any computers at all, and wouldn't really be very comfortable with attempting to build my own.

 

I would like to get a pre-made one, though one from a good manufacturer, know any?

 

Thanks

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From what I know many computer shops offer a service that will build the PC from the parts you have selected for some extra cost.

You will not find a good premade PC. It is either going to be very cheap due to weak parts, or overpriced. If you can't find that service, you should try to build it. It might look hard, but it is designed that you won't be able to put things into places they are not supposed to be. Watch a few YouTube videos, read a bit online - it is easy!

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From what I know many computer shops offer a service that will build the PC from the parts you have selected for some extra cost.

You will not find a good premade PC. It is either going to be very cheap due to weak parts, or overpriced. If you can't find that service, you should try to build it. It might look hard, but it is designed that you won't be able to put things into places they are not supposed to be. Watch a few YouTube videos, read a bit online - it is easy!

 

Okay so the best bet is to get the parts you showed me (or similar ones) and build it, or get someone else to build it for you?

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If I was you I would do some research of my own (Google). Get an understanding of the iterations of graphics cards Nvidia  and AMD. Same with the CPU's Intel and AMD. Next year when you are actually planning to buy the PC you will have a decent understanding of PC hardware and where to get the best advice in buying/building your own PC.

 

You decide what PC to get when you are actually going to buy it. Not a year in advance.

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If I was you I would do some research of my own (Google). Get an understanding of the iterations of graphics cards Nvidia  and AMD. Same with the CPU's Intel and AMD. Next year when you are actually planning to buy the PC you will have a decent understanding of PC hardware and where to get the best advice in buying/building your own PC.

 

You decide what PC to get when you are actually going to buy it. Not a year in advance.

 

Good point, I will do research along the way, with the help from Yard1, and then when I can afford/ready to buy, can do so and build!

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If I was you I would do some research of my own (Google). Get an understanding of the iterations of graphics cards Nvidia  and AMD. Same with the CPU's Intel and AMD. Next year when you are actually planning to buy the PC you will have a decent understanding of PC hardware and where to get the best advice in buying/building your own PC.

 

You decide what PC to get when you are actually going to buy it. Not a year in advance.

 

It's actually good to decide in advance. that way you'll know what type of parts you'll need to get and the price range of it, i had my PC planned 4-5 months before i actually got the money to buy it. i had a knowledge of the price range of the parts i'll need so i got the money together.

 

it's good to plan ahead so you'll know you'll have the money rather than waiting until the time comes just to find out you don't have enough money for the parts.

 

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Good point, I will do research along the way, with the help from Yard1, and then when I can afford/ready to buy, can do so and build!

 

That video will cover everything you need to know when building your first computer.

 

 

 

I'll quickly make together a build for you on pcpartpicker. 

Feel free to PM me for help! Also please hit the like button if anything I said helped or made ya laugh. Specialty is computer hardware and assembling so feel free to ask anything if you need help :)

 

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Getting the parts all together is one of the easiest parts of the build, if it doesn't fit in the slot than it doesn't go there! The harder part will be the drivers, although once you get windows and the motherboard drivers in it is not very hard. There are many helpful videos on the internet that you can use, and they get into detail about what you do and don't need.

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Thanks for the replies guys, and particularly the video. I really appreciate it!

 

Here is the link build. If you can, i would highly recommend throwing in some extra money and pick up a 120GB SSD. 

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/davelaric/saved/TJsnTW

 

Wasn't sure if you needed any peripherals/OS/Monitor so didnt include them. If you want em, tell me and ill re-do the build for your budget.  

 

P.S if the prices are not in the right currency, go to the top right corner and select United Kingdom. 

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Feel free to PM me for help! Also please hit the like button if anything I said helped or made ya laugh. Specialty is computer hardware and assembling so feel free to ask anything if you need help :)

 

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Here is the link build. If you can, i would highly recommend throwing in some extra money and pick up a 120GB SSD. 

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/davelaric/saved/TJsnTW

 

Wasn't sure if you needed any peripherals/OS/Monitor so didnt include them. If you want em, tell me and ill re-do the build for your budget.  

 

P.S if the prices are not in the right currency, go to the top right corner and select United Kingdom. 

 

Thanks very much, if you don't mind including monitor and (is it possible to have Windows 7 rather than 8 these days?) WIndows 7, that would be great, thanks.

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Thanks very much, if you don't mind including monitor and (is it possible to have Windows 7 rather than 8 these days?) WIndows 7, that would be great, thanks.

Okay, yes you can get windows 7 but I would *cough* be a pirate *cough because it is so expensive. I'll have to drop somethings so it fits into your budget. Max is £600.00 correct? 

Feel free to PM me for help! Also please hit the like button if anything I said helped or made ya laugh. Specialty is computer hardware and assembling so feel free to ask anything if you need help :)

 

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Can't you connect the PC to your TV?

 Unfortunately no, so I would need a monitor, not an amazing one, but one that has fairly good quality and not too big or small.

Okay, yes you can get windows 7 but I would *cough* be a pirate *cough because it is so expensive. I'll have to drop somethings so it fits into your budget. Max is £600.00 correct? 

 

Okay that is good about W7 :)

 

Max is £600.00, but I am willing to go another £50-100 if it will really benefit me, but no further than £700.00.

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 Unfortunately no, so I would need a monitor, not an amazing one, but one that has fairly good quality and not too big or small.

 

Okay that is good about W7 :)

 

Max is £600.00, but I am willing to go another £50-100 if it will really benefit me, but no further than £700.00.

Okay added both windows 7 and a 1080p monitor. The monitor isnt the best but it'll suffice. Had to drop the CPU and mobo to a new intel pentium chip. Its only a dual core but since you have an after market CPU cooler you can OC it up to 4Ghz (Higher if you liquid cool such as a H100i) Also threw in a SSD for wayyyy faster boot times and overall OS speed so make sure to install windows 7 on the SSD, not the HDD. Total cost comes to £660

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/davelaric/saved/TJsnTW

 

Feel free to ask if you have any questions :)

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Feel free to PM me for help! Also please hit the like button if anything I said helped or made ya laugh. Specialty is computer hardware and assembling so feel free to ask anything if you need help :)

 

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