The typical 'New PC' topic

[Kaze]

An i series has a 4 digit code. 1st gen has 3. I have an i7-990. An i5-4400 is 4th gen, i5-3400 is third and i5-2400 is 2nd.

As far as compatibility, keep with the same vendor. intel cpu = nvidia graphics card. Amd cpu = ati graphics card.

Yes, 4gb is enough to start comfortably.

Sli just allows for multiple nvidia graphics cards. With these options, you can upgrade the system later and get significant performance increases down the road.

The biggest limit in most systems is the mechanical hard drive. ssds arent cheap, but another future upgrade.

And for the love of God no matter WHAT you build....dont ruin it with windows 8. Stick with 7 home premium or professional, 64-bit.

The GPU that Luke recommended, is it Nvidia?

And dw, I'm currently on W7 Ultimate 64bit. Fuck W8 :P

[Devin]

'DDR5 ram' protocol

That has to do with the graphics card memory, not the actual ram you use in the computer. For that you still use DDR3.

[Vaeldious]

Also keep in mind that ram (ddr3) and dedicated memory on the graphics card (gddr5) are two seperate things. Ill see if i can check into compatibility here in a bit. At work on mobile currently.

[brian1996]

Upgrade that 750Ti to an 760 if you can, it's a stronger GPU for gaming for a not whole lot more money.

[Senate]

760 is the minimum graphics card I would recommend even for a budget minded build with gaming in mind.

Please don't get a 750 or 750ti, without going into great detail...they suck.

[Kaze]

the 760 is too expernsive goddamit! £200!

[Luke]

the 760 is too expernsive goddamit! £200!

You are not going to get a good PC for chips bottom line, if you want a gaming PC be prepared to pay out simple. 

[Kaze]

You are not going to get a good PC for chips bottom line, if you want a gaming PC be prepared to pay out simple. 

£200 for GPU
£145 for CPU
£100 for MOBO
£25 for RAM (http://www.ebuyer.com/612415-kingston-4gb-1600mhz-ddr3l-non-ecc-cl11-dimm-1-35v-kvr16ln11-4)
£40 for PSU (http://www.ebuyer.com/630119-evga-500w-fully-wired-80-white-power-supply-100-w1-0500-kr)

Am I missing anything? £510 already.

[Vaeldious]

A barebones system or builders kit might be better. Usually comes as cpu, mobo, case, and power supply.

[Kaze]

A barebones system or builders kit might be better. Usually comes as cpu, mobo, case, and power supply.

Would it be somewhat cheaper than what I said?

[Hess]

And for the love of God no matter WHAT you build....dont ruin it with windows 8. Stick with 7 home premium or professional, 64-bit.

Actually, since I upgraded to Windows 8.1 from W7 Pro 64bit, my PC performs a lot smoother, and I actually prefer Windows 8 in general.

[Kaze]

CPU (http://www.ebuyer.com/641561-intel-core-i5-4460-3-20ghz-socket-1150-6mb-l3-cache-retail-boxed-bx80646i54460)
RAM (http://www.ebuyer.com/612415-kingston-4gb-1600mhz-ddr3l-non-ecc-cl11-dimm-1-35v-kvr16ln11-4)
PSU (http://www.ebuyer.com/630119-evga-500w-fully-wired-80-white-power-supply-100-w1-0500-kr)
HDD (http://www.ebuyer.com/448875-seagate-500gb-momentus-thin-7mm-hard-drive-st500lt012)

The above are the confirmed components that I will buy..

How about this for a mobo? http://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-B85-G43-Gaming-LGA1150-Motherboard/dp/B00EJ3RJGC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427984483&sr=8-2&keywords=motherboard

[Devin]

One thing that hasn't been mentioned, do you have a computer chassis/case and do you have fans for cooling? 

[Kaze]

One thing that hasn't been mentioned, do you have a computer chassis/case and do you have fans for cooling? 

Case is the last thing to worry about, no?

I'm looking for a simple case, looks like a normal PC. None of this flashy Area 51 shit. Not only do I not like it, it will not attract the guests that come over to my house (11 year old cousins for example)

[Johan_S]

(11 year old cousins for example)

Not in topic but being Albanian i know well what is this feeling.