Which Gaming PC???

DireEmblem

Have a look over at threads on www.overclockers.co.uk, that should give you a better idea of what can be had than here.

I would spec you up what I think would be best, but need to head to work now.

[Deleted User]

JasX wrote: »

Isn't the E5300 a bit dated now (less than a third the processing power of the i7 920 in the other post).

Well, the cost of the i7 920 would be 40% of the total budget which wouldn't leave a lot left for anything else..

Knub

Mobeer wrote: »

Just having a very quick look, this looks to be the sort of thing you want:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-197-OK&tool=5

Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 2.66GHz @ 3.00GHz
ATI Radeon HD 4850 1024MB GDDR3
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache
Corsair XMS2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-6400C5 TwinX Dual Channel
£494 with windows vista premium

For a computer that is all pre-built, with the correct licensing, this really isn't too bad. We all know you can build better yourself and for less, but for what the OP has stated it will do the job plus a little more for the future.

It has the graphics card for WoW and some other recent games - check

It's in budget - check

Comes with Vista 64bit with W7 upgrade, fully licensed - check

Plenty of storage to start - check

Enough RAM for Vista/W7 - check

CPU - is good although slightly "dated", for doing most things for the OP's son I'm sure it will handle fine.

Overclockers are also very respected when it comes to PC building and knowledge in their area. Good service whenever I have used them and I would recommend them.

I have briefly looked around elsewhere for full system bundles that do a decent job of gaming and can't really find better without having to do some labour yourself, etc.

pault123

Mobeer wrote: »

Just having a very quick look, this looks to be the sort of thing you want:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-197-OK&tool=5

Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 2.66GHz @ 3.00GHz
ATI Radeon HD 4850 1024MB GDDR3
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache
Corsair XMS2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-6400C5 TwinX Dual Channel
£494 with windows vista premium

The overclockers one gets beaten by Aria £439 INC vat and windows! (note memory upgrade to 4gb added in this price!) also better PSU and the new samsung F3 HDD 16-33% faster than standard 500gb.

I order a lot of Aria pre-builts and they usually have them ready in 2-5 days.

http://www.aria.co.uk/Systems/Gaming+Range/Trident/Gladiator+Trident+%22GA%22+Gaming+System+-+Base+Unit+?productId=38034

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Software/Operating+Systems/Microsoft+Windows+Vista+Home+Premium+64+OEM+with+Windows+7+Voucher+?productId=36921

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Memory/DDR2/DDR2+800+%28PC6400%29/GEIL+2GB+DDR2+800+CL4+DC+BLACK+DRAGON+?productId=37784

CrashUK

ASUS M4A78-VM 780G Socket AM2+ HDMI DVI VGA 8 Channel Audio MATX Motherboard 168321 32 in stock £45.48 £39.54 £45.48 £39.54
Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 HyperX Memory CL5 2.2V 148859 137 in stock £64.99 £56.51 £64.99 £56.51
EV Silver/Black Full Tower Case with Feet - No PSU 134804 47 in stock £23.81 £20.70 £23.81 £20.70
Xilence Red Wing 80mm Quiet Fan - 3&4pin connection 138590 27 in stock £2.96 £2.57 £5.92 £5.14
LiteOn IHAP122 22x DVD±RW Dual Layer & RAM Black Bare Drive with Nero Software 173552 2 in stock £16.99 £14.77 £16.99 £14.77
Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3 1TB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm 32MB Cache - OEM 173804 895 in stock £56.49 £49.12 £56.49 £49.12
AMD Phenom X2 550 Black Edition 3.1GHz 6MB L3 Chche Socket AM3 Retail Boxed Processor 166518 116 in stock £74.73 £64.98 £74.73 £64.98
XFX HD 4890 1GB DDR5 Dual DVI HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card inlcuding HAWX game 175338 45 in stock £147.60 £128.34 £147.60 £128.34 (click if you have changed any details) Cart total inc vat: Cart total ex vat: £436.01 £379.10 Cart Weight: 10.82Kg (with shipping offer) Do you have a promotion code?

Enter it here then click 'Update Cart'
Deliver my Order: Fri 9th Oct 2009 (Next Working Day) Tue 13th Oct 2009 (2 Working Days) Wed 14th Oct 2009 (3 Working Days) Thu 15th Oct 2009 (4 Working Days) Within 5 Working Days (Super Saver) Sat 10th Oct 2009 (Saturday Delivery*)
Shipping Charge:
Subtotal:
VAT:
Total:
£10.33

About £440 ebuyer.. new amd systems are very good for gamers.

[Deleted User]

Have you got a PSU lined up?

pault123

CrashUK wrote: »

ASUS M4A78-VM 780G Socket AM2+ HDMI DVI VGA 8 Channel Audio MATX Motherboard 168321 32 in stock £45.48 £39.54 £45.48 £39.54
Kingston 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz/PC2-8500 HyperX Memory CL5 2.2V 148859 137 in stock £64.99 £56.51 £64.99 £56.51
EV Silver/Black Full Tower Case with Feet - No PSU 134804 47 in stock £23.81 £20.70 £23.81 £20.70
Xilence Red Wing 80mm Quiet Fan - 3&4pin connection 138590 27 in stock £2.96 £2.57 £5.92 £5.14
LiteOn IHAP122 22x DVD±RW Dual Layer & RAM Black Bare Drive with Nero Software 173552 2 in stock £16.99 £14.77 £16.99 £14.77
Samsung HD103SJ Spinpoint F3 1TB Hard Drive SATAII 7200rpm 32MB Cache - OEM 173804 895 in stock £56.49 £49.12 £56.49 £49.12
AMD Phenom X2 550 Black Edition 3.1GHz 6MB L3 Chche Socket AM3 Retail Boxed Processor 166518 116 in stock £74.73 £64.98 £74.73 £64.98
XFX HD 4890 1GB DDR5 Dual DVI HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card inlcuding HAWX game 175338 45 in stock £147.60 £128.34 £147.60 £128.34 (click if you have changed any details) Cart total inc vat: Cart total ex vat: £436.01 £379.10 Cart Weight: 10.82Kg (with shipping offer) Do you have a promotion code?

Enter it here then click 'Update Cart'
Deliver my Order: Fri 9th Oct 2009 (Next Working Day) Tue 13th Oct 2009 (2 Working Days) Wed 14th Oct 2009 (3 Working Days) Thu 15th Oct 2009 (4 Working Days) Within 5 Working Days (Super Saver) Sat 10th Oct 2009 (Saturday Delivery*)
Shipping Charge:
Subtotal:
VAT:
Total:
£10.33

About £440 ebuyer.. new amd systems are very good for gamers.

No copy of windows and no PSU.

TediousPhoenix

Have a look at YoYo Tech. We are thinking about spending £700-1000 for a new PC tower and will either get one from there or build it ourselves.

I built my PC myself, it's quite easy really, but often there isn't *that much* of a difference between that and buying it new.

YoYo Tech have a shop in Tottenham Court Road - very gaming orientated.