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Hi, I have never haved a pc before because i am used to laptops but all have failed me so i now would like a pc.

 

I want everything needed including, monitor + peripherals + pc for under 550£

 

Currently i have built this but i need some suggestions on how i could get it cheaper.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/kVqtnn


Please dont hesitate to tell me improvements as i am not the most experienced with pcs.

 

The computer would be used to run fps, shooters like csgo and overwatch. I dont mind playing on medium settings as long as it dont look too bad but i want at least constant +60fps on 1080p
I would occasionally do some school work too

 

Please tell me what you think, Thank you! :)

 

UPDATE

after some helpful build suggestions,  i changed some stuff so can someone please rate this build? thanks :)

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/WznW4C  rate this build please? most of it was chosen from helpful people above but i changed some, 

 

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I don't believe you need to buy the Windows 10 Home Key, you should be able to make a bootable usb on another system and then install from there.I also recommend trying to find a cheaper monitor, that one's pretty pricey.

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4 minutes ago, vbest said:

Hi, I have never haved a pc before because i am used to laptops but all have failed me so i now would like a pc.

 

I want everything needed including, monitor + peripherals + pc for under 550£

 

Currently i have built this but i need some suggestions on how i could get it cheaper.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/kVqtnn


Please dont hesitate to tell me improvements as i am not the most experienced with pcs.

 

The computer would be used to run fps, shooters like csgo and overwatch. I dont mind playing on medium settings as long as it dont look too bad but i want at least constant +60fps on 1080p
I would occasionally do some school work too

 

Please tell me what you think, Thank you! :)

great to see a new builder - after all im building my pc tommorow, but i reccomend hyperthreading

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http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/nTWFgL I would recommend an rx470 but it is to much for your budget 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  (£105.46 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£55.36 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  (£25.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£42.99 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 460 2GB Red Dragon Video Card  (£98.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (£47.30 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX TS 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (£36.22 @ More Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  (£0.00)
Monitor: Asus VC239H 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  (£118.97 @ CCL Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  (£29.80 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £561.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-04 18:22 BST+0100

 

This is the closest I could get you to 550£ (included IPS monitor with speakers). You Don’t Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

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Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

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Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

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Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

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3 minutes ago, Squarq said:

I don't believe you need to buy the Windows 10 Home Key, you should be able to make a bootable usb on another system and then install from there.I also recommend trying to find a cheaper monitor, that one's pretty pricey.

I currently use a laptop i bought from pc world, it has    Windows 10 Home 64 bit, will i be able to move windows 10 from this or no?

 

The monitor is 1920*1080 like i wanted, and it has a very fast response time, but ill look now for others

 

Thanks

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1 minute ago, vbest said:

I currently use a laptop i bought from pc world, it has    Windows 10 Home 64 bit, will i be able to move windows 10 from this or no?

 

The monitor is 1920*1080 like i wanted, and it has a very fast response time, but ill look now for others

 

Thanks

Response times below 20ms are impossible to tell apart.

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

Spoiler

Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

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2 minutes ago, vbest said:

I currently use a laptop i bought from pc world, it has    Windows 10 Home 64 bit, will i be able to move windows 10 from this or no?

 

The monitor is 1920*1080 like i wanted, and it has a very fast response time, but ill look now for others

 

Thanks

Yeah, you should just look for a video on how to create a bootable usb for a windows 10 install. All you need is a working pc or laptop with internet, at least a 4GB Usb, and some common knowledge. 

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2 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Response times below 20ms are impossible to tell apart.

really? does that mean its basically pointless as 90% of response times ae lower than that?

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Just now, vbest said:

really? does that mean its basically pointless as 90% of response times ae lower than that?

Yup. A very high response time will cause blur in moving images as pixels take time to switch color. But below 20ms (which is one fiftieth of a second) the blur is imperceptible.

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

Spoiler

Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

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1 minute ago, vbest said:

really? does that mean its basically pointless as 90% of response times ae lower than that?

Unless you plan to go major league CSGO, you shouldn't worry too much about response time as long as it's below 15 or 10ms if you're up for it

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6 minutes ago, GDRRiley said:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/nTWFgL I would recommend an rx470 but it is to much for your budget 

 

6 minutes ago, Energycore said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  (£105.46 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£55.36 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  (£25.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£42.99 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 460 2GB Red Dragon Video Card  (£98.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (£47.30 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX TS 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (£36.22 @ More Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  (£0.00)
Monitor: Asus VC239H 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  (£118.97 @ CCL Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  (£29.80 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £561.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-04 18:22 BST+0100

 

This is the closest I could get you to 550£ (included IPS monitor with speakers). You Don’t Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10

Is the RX 460 good for gaming? 

Also should the processor be the same price as the graphics card? 

 

Thanks for your builds /improvements

 

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3 minutes ago, Squarq said:

Yeah, you should just look for a video on how to create a bootable usb for a windows 10 install. All you need is a working pc or laptop with internet, at least a 4GB Usb, and some common knowledge. 

Thanks man, i didnt know this was possible :) 

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Just now, vbest said:

Thanks man, i didnt know this was possible :) 

No problem bro, helping people is why I'm here;)

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1 minute ago, vbest said:

 

Is the RX 460 good for gaming? 

Also should the processor be the same price as the graphics card? 

 

Thanks for your builds /improvements

 

RX 460 is a capable gaming card, the R9 380 is 20% faster but also 50% more expensive. If you want a better GPU for more, the RX 470 is 80% faster for  £170

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Hz648d/sapphire-radeon-rx-470-4gb-video-card-11256-00

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

Spoiler

Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

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On 04/09/2016 at 6:22 PM, Energycore said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  (£105.46 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£55.36 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  (£25.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£42.99 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 460 2GB Red Dragon Video Card  (£98.99 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (£47.30 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX TS 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (£36.22 @ More Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  (£0.00)
Monitor: Asus VC239H 23.0" 60Hz Monitor  (£118.97 @ CCL Computers)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  (£29.80 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £561.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-04 18:22 BST+0100

 

This is the closest I could get you to 550£ (included IPS monitor with speakers). You Don’t Need a Product Key to Install and Use Windows 10

Thanks for the list but i heard you should buy a good PSU as it runs your whole computer and i have never really heard of it and i havent seen many buyer reviews. Would it be better if i was to buy  http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/HvTmP6/evga-power-supply-100w10430kr    

It has alot more reviews?

 

idk much so advise me please lol, thanks ;)

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1 minute ago, thom derksen said:

The hm version has an HDMI input

yeah lol, i just realised i was looking at wrong one now lol

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On 2016-09-04 at 1:27 PM, Squarq said:

Yeah, you should just look for a video on how to create a bootable usb for a windows 10 install. All you need is a working pc or laptop with internet, at least a 4GB Usb, and some common knowledge. 

No need for a valid product key? i thought the bootable usb is only for installing but a valid key is still needed to activate win 10?

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4 hours ago, vbest said:

Thanks for the list but i heard you should buy a good PSU as it runs your whole computer and i have never really heard of it and i havent seen many buyer reviews. Would it be better if i was to buy  http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/HvTmP6/evga-power-supply-100w10430kr    

It has alot more reviews?

 

idk much so advise me please lol, thanks ;)

Yeah, I am very acquainted with Quality PSUs (I help run the new PSU Tier List) and can assure you that the XFX PSU is not only good, but quite a bit better than the EVGA one.

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

Spoiler

Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

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3 hours ago, vbest said:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/WznW4C  rate this build please? most of it was chosen from helpful people above but i changed some, 

 


Thanks !

If you can afford the 25 more pounds, an IPS display is worth it. Compared to "Standard" TN monitors, IPS ones have much better color accuracy (and a wider range of color) and viewing angles.

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Nk648d/asus-monitor-vc239h

 

(It still has built-in speakers)

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

Spoiler

Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

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On 06/09/2016 at 10:14 PM, Energycore said:

If you can afford the 25 more pounds, an IPS display is worth it. Compared to "Standard" TN monitors, IPS ones have much better color accuracy (and a wider range of color) and viewing angles.

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Nk648d/asus-monitor-vc239h

 

(It still has built-in speakers)

I will stick with the xfx psu then, thanks for the help.

Also with the monitor, is there any you would recommend which is cheaper IPS and has no built in speakers? because i would mostly use the pc with a headset.


Thanks ;) 

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On 06/09/2016 at 10:14 PM, Energycore said:

If you can afford the 25 more pounds, an IPS display is worth it. Compared to "Standard" TN monitors, IPS ones have much better color accuracy (and a wider range of color) and viewing angles.

 

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Nk648d/asus-monitor-vc239h

 

(It still has built-in speakers)

i just checked monitors with 1920*1080 and ips, and i think that is the best one for the price right? 

 

Thank you :)

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On 06/09/2016 at 6:40 PM, Devin92 said:

No need for a valid product key? i thought the bootable usb is only for installing but a valid key is still needed to activate win 10?

 

On 04/09/2016 at 6:27 PM, Squarq said:

Yeah, you should just look for a video on how to create a bootable usb for a windows 10 install. All you need is a working pc or laptop with internet, at least a 4GB Usb, and some common knowledge. 

 

Can someone tell me the actual answer please?

I got this laptop which came with windows 7/8 i think (Cant remember) and i upgraded it to windows 10 home.  Will i be able to transfer the OS from this laptop to a new computer by USB???

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