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always build

SoM wrote:always build

SoM speaks the truth.

I say you use the search feature and read the last 15 or so threads that asked this question.

frankly, even if you build, £500 won't get you a decent rig. if you want decent graphics you'll need a 8800GT, and that'll set you back £200 by itself. throw in a mid-range nForce5 mobo, a reliable PSU (not generic), a core 2 and some decent RAM and that's probably £600-700 right there (oh and a copy of XP/vista). also, building is great if you know what you're doing, otherwise you're asking for trouble

decent gaming rigs just don't come that cheap

Build it... if you know how to, it will be cheaper for you.

seremtan wrote:frankly, even if you build, £500 won't get you a decent rig. if you want decent graphics you'll need a 8800GT, and that'll set you back £200 by itself. throw in a mid-range nForce5 mobo, a reliable PSU (not generic), a core 2 and some decent RAM and that's probably £600-700 right there (oh and a copy of XP/vista). also, building is great if you know what you're doing, otherwise you're asking for trouble

decent gaming rigs just don't come that cheap

E6750 - £115 (or buy an E2180 for £50 and overclock to 3.2Ghz or so)
Gigabyte P35C - £76
500GB hard drive - £60
OCZ StealthXStream 600W - £44
Corsair 2GB memory kit - £41
DVD-RW: £20
8800GT 512Mb - £140

That's a fairly decent rig and comes in at £496

If you can build, build.

yeah yeah, we get it.

PS, less nights at the pub can get you a sweet build

PhoeniX wrote:8800GT 512Mb - £140

sure, if he plans to wait a couple of months or buy generic

does generic make a difference when it comes to fan/heatsink(s)?

Pretty much the same process. Just built one myself. Most vid cards need a power cable now though.

seremtan wrote:

PhoeniX wrote:8800GT 512Mb - £140

sure, if he plans to wait a couple of months or buy generic

Still it's only £160 for a non-generic.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/140089