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This is my solution: word = input("Please enter a word:") length = len(word) if length % 2 == 0: midpoint = length // 2 output = word[:midpoint] + "egg" + word[midpoint:] else: midpoint = int(length / 2 - 0.5) output = word[:midpoint] + "ga" + word[midpoint] + "ga" + word[midpoint+1:] print(output)

Thanks :). I'll take a look at a used water cooler but may be something I upgrade over time. I agree with you about the 6600k but I have CeX vouchers I need to use and the only two parts I can get from them is processor and SSD so I might as well use them. Thank you so much for your advice.

Thanks for the advice. I'll look for alternative PSUs. This is my first build so I never overclocked before but I would like to try it. Given I should wait for the RX 480 I may use the money for a GPU to go an i7 6700k as well as increase SSD capacity and amount of RAM and just saving up for a GPU at a later date. PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/sc7V3F Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/sc7V3F/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (£250.00) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£26.99 @ Novatech) Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£81.42 @ CCL Computers) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (£49.99 @ Amazon UK) Storage: Sandisk Extreme 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£80.00) Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case (£29.62) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£75.00) Total: £593.02 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-04 08:52 BST+0100

Looks nice. I got the price of a 290 wrong it should be 170. I would prefer to use a board with a z170 chipset so I can overclock in the future and I may possibly go up to i5 6600k so I can overclock. My alternative is this (note this does push me £15 to £20 over budget): PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/mwhQzM Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/mwhQzM/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£180.00) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£27.99 @ Amazon UK) Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£84.31 @ Amazon UK) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (£27.26 @ Amazon UK) Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£30.68 @ Amazon UK) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (£170.00) Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case (£29.62) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£75.00) Total: £624.86 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-03 22:08 BST+0100 I have gone down to 1 stick of RAM as it is the easiest thing upgrade when I get a little more money.

Sorry for posting quite so many possible builds. Currently, I have £340 in CeX vouchers (uk.webuy.com) and £270 in cash for a build to game at 1440p. This is my current idea for a build: PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Gtmscc Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Gtmscc/by_merchant/ CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor (£100.00) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£27.99 @ Amazon UK) Motherboard: ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (£44.46 @ Amazon UK) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£26.01 @ Amazon UK) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£26.01 @ Amazon UK) Storage: Intel 520 Series Cherryville 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£50.00) Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card (£190.00) Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case (£30.15 @ Amazon UK) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£74.99 @ Amazon UK) Total: £569.61 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-03 21:32 BST+0100 I am aware the RX 480 comes out at the end of the month and the gtx 1070 comes out in a week and they would be my best bet but I would like to go by what is currently on the market.

Thank you.

Two sticks would run faster, but it will work with one.

Thanks for the suggestion for the RAM, I don't think I can afford it right now but it will be my first upgrade.

Thanks. I'll be interested to see the UK pricing.

Thanks. What about something such as http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Tc3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-ss620gm2

I am building my first PC. I will be using for gaming and would like to be able to easily upgrade it in the future. PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/srNV3F Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/srNV3F/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£180.00) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£27.94 @ Amazon UK) Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£84.31 @ Amazon UK) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory (£27.26 @ Amazon UK) Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£47.85 @ Amazon UK) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (£170.00) Case: BitFenix Nova ATX Mid Tower Case (£30.15 @ Amazon UK) Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£47.00 @ Amazon UK) Total: £614.51 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-02 12:57 BST+0100 What are people's opinions? My budget is £620 at the moment, although it can be pushed a little if necessary. The CPU and GPU will be second hand from CeX.

Thank you

Where is the best place in the UK to buy second-hand GPUs? Specifically, looking at R9 290/290X or GTX 970? Any things to be aware of when buying second hand GPUs?

Thanks. GTX 970 are about the same price as 290x but the 290 is cheaper so will probably go for a 290 and upgrade to 1070 or a Polaris equivalent when released.

Thank you guys for all the advice. I am considering trying to get a second hand GPU in which case, it appears that there are more GTX 970s. Is the 390 really worth it, if so what is the best place to look for a second hand one?