First Build or Purchase?

Alexford · July 16, 2016

Hi,

I'm looking to build or purchase my first gaming rig and I'm not sure where to start. Please could someone recommend me a supplier or if I was to build my own point me in the right direction?

I live in the UK and I dont want to spend any more than £2000 GBP / 2640 USD / 2390 EUR

For that sort of budget I would like something pretty future proof, I'm not strapped for cash and have saved hard so I want to make sure I'm definately getting the best bang for my buck!

As I have no experience, if I was to build my own I would prefer to avoid water cooling as it seems way too advanced for me. Im thinking of copying this build exactly, as there is a video etc..

Alexford · July 16, 2016

What would you recommend? My biggest fear is compatibility. If I was to build I'd like it to be as stress free as possible.

Vercii · July 16, 2016

3 minutes ago, Alexford said:

What would you recommend? My biggest fear is compatibility. If I was to build I'd like it to be as stress free as possible.

See that's the thing, AIO coolers have multiple possible fail points which could cause your computer to be drenched in water. I too have an AIO only for the reason that I don't like having a big heatsink blocking half of my motherboard for show.

Alexford · July 16, 2016

Oh wow nice list! Thanks!

I can save a chunk of money as I wont be needing a monitor. I plan to have the computer hooked up to my tv in the lounge.

Alexford · July 16, 2016

I have a spare monitor also if I do decide to lounge is too uncomfortable for certain games. What would you recomend I do to improve that setup without the monitor in the budget?

Alexford · July 16, 2016

Well it might be hooked up to my monitor, I'm not 100% sure yet. I just want to have minimal problems with current games and future games really. There are allot of up comming games I'd be looking forward to experiencing in full quality graphics.

SeanAngelo · July 16, 2016

37 minutes ago, Alexford said:

Hi,

I'm looking to build or purchase my first gaming rig and I'm not sure where to start. Please could someone recommend me a supplier or if I was to build my own point me in the right direction?

I live in the UK and I dont want to spend any more than £2000 GBP / 2640 USD / 2390 EUR

For that sort of budget I would like something pretty future proof, I'm not strapped for cash and have saved hard so I want to make sure I'm definately getting the best bang for my buck!

As I have no experience, if I was to build my own I would prefer to avoid water cooling as it seems way too advanced for me. Im thinking of copying this build exactly, as there is a video etc..