Help for a new Computer, from a console user!

[Wealey]

Hi Guys,

Need a new PC for Gaming, work etc etc.

Any advice on what to get. looking for something that will play all games nicely and do all the normal jobs!

 

[gudduthemaster]

opps,i thing you posted in wrong area
what is your budget

 

[Wealey]

Yeah i did how do i delete!

 

[pcfan123]

wealey is on PC now :doh

Way to abandon your console colleagues

 

[Wealey]

wealey is on PC now

Way to abandon your console colleagues
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Ah no im still fully console mate! Just need a new PC and am not totally clued up!!

 

[gudduthemaster]

i suggest you to check this
http://www.planetcricket.org/forums/technology/building-computer-60059.html

 

[pcfan123]

I might be considering a switch to PC too mate, just getting a bit tired of having to fight the roommates to use the TV.

Its just so bloody expensive to build a new system from the ground up

 

[Wealey]

Its just so bloody expensive to build a new system from the ground up
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Yeah true, im not overly fussy. Just looking for something "decent" that will do the job and run smoothly.

Obviously if Ashes Cricket is unpatched and with the betas lying around, would be silly not to have a play with those lol!

 

[barmyarmy]

If you're not after a really serious gaming computer and you know how to build yourself (or have a helpful friend) you can probably do it for under ?300.

 

[pcfan123]

If you're not after a really serious gaming computer and you know how to build yourself (or have a helpful friend) you can probably do it for under ?300.

Does that include a graphics card that can play AC09?

 

[Wealey]

If you're not after a really serious gaming computer and you know how to build yourself (or have a helpful friend) you can probably do it for under ?300.

Sure i cud find someone!... cheers for the comments guys! apologies its in the wrong forum!

 

[barmyarmy]

Does that include a graphics card that can play AC09?

Yes, my system cost about that and I've got an HD 4850.

 

[pcfan123]

Total noob question but what else would I need besides:

motherboard
GPU
processor
RAM
HardDrive
Case
power supply

 

[barmyarmy]

That's pretty much it. DVD drive, monitor and mouse/keyboard although if you already have a PC you can probably transfer some of it over. I kept my DVD+RW and bought a Blu ray drive.

 

[pcfan123]

ah cheers, I can probably save money with reusing some parts. Also forgot that I would have to buy an operating system too so that will be a decent chunk of change