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i've been changing my set up of late by selling off my Retina Macbook Pro and going for a 2012 Macbook Air with a gaming PC both hooked up to a monitor which for now will have to be my 42inch 3D TV until i can pick one up. I managed to win a new 2012 Macbook Air on eBay which arrived today at a great price but after new years, totalling up my Christmas expenditure and now having to replace my acoustic guitar my budget has very much been squeezed :p I'm trying to find a i5 gaming PC i can buy or components for one that would work for me including looking for them on auctions off eBay but i don't think i'd be able to do what i need within my budget. So would a cheaper AMD build do the trick for gaming, recording perhaps with fraps, editing video and acting as a server for Minecraft while in play with a couple of friends? If it'll handle the gaming side but not so much the recording or video then i don't think i'll go for one. If it is however if anyone can recommend a good AMD build within my budget that would be appreciated as i've only used intel with nVidia graphics before in my previous computers
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http://pcpartpicker.com is a great website, as you can build your own PC there, and it automatically looks for the best deals online (you can buy them there as well) |
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Well, I've put many hours into this, and I hope that this will give you a good guideline on what parts I think you should get to get the most out of your money. I was able to meet the budget, but I gave you many choices to make, so the price will vary. About the minimum that you'll be paying is £480, and the maximum is really infinite, but I could realistically see you spending just a slight bit over £500. that's brilliant thanks so much! my brother has a Windows 7 key i can use (legit) so i'll use that as i've never used Linux before, also how about the HD 7770 2gb for a graphics card as they average about £115 but i might be able to get one at a lower price on eBay? Graphics cards are all personal preference I guess. They're both great cards, and if you can find a great deal on one or the other, go for it! Also, if you have any computer stores nearby, check to see if they have anything available. You might be able to snag one of these cards for under £100! i'd looked at a GTX 660 before and i'd not seen it at the prices you'd found it at, cheapest i think i found it at was £160! Will look for some bench mark comparison between the two :) cheers for the help!! I linked to GTX 650TIs. It's not quite the 660, but still far better than the 650. |
First, we need to know your budget, and then we can help you formulate a parts list.
AMD CPUs are just as capable as Intel's CPUs, so being able to handle gaming while recording is irrelevant.
budget is up to £500
Thanks, I live in the US, so I'll do my best to formulate components on the Amazon.co.uk store if that's okay.
thank you! :)
Just a heads up, I have to go to work soon, so I probably won't be able to finish until tonight (which will be early morning your time). I'm telling you this so you don't stay up all night waiting for a reply!
ok cheers, it's a big help!