New Desktop PC Around £500 - Chillblast? Help!

jayme1

Maddy25 wrote: »

Would it be ok if I just upgrade to i5 and not bother about the PSU?

yeah I would spend the money on the CPU rather than the PSU

Rogar

Hi,

I think Dino add £25 at the end as well for delivery so don't forget that, but if you pay by cash or bank transfer you save 1% so that's good (remember that credit cards gives you more rights just incase anything does go wrong). I've seen them in magazines before and not heard bad things but saying that I bought my PC from Braebo which were in the same magazine and I found very good.

I've done a similar PC on their website that came in at £453.73.

HERE

Intel Sandybridge Custom PC Basic
- 01: Case Fides
- 03: Processor (CPU) i3 2100 X2 (3.10 GHz)
- 05: Interfaces Intel Sandybridge - Up to 16GB RAM Supported
- 07: Memory (RAM) 8GB DDR3 (2 x 4GB)
- 11: Power Supply Unit 500w Silent PSU with low noise
- 13: Hard Drive 1TB (1 X 1TB)
- 17: Optical Drive DVD R/W
- 37: Networking Wireless Broadband Adapter & Fixed Broadband Port
- 39: Monitor 22 inch Widescreen TFT - VGA
- 51: Speakers Logitech 2.1 Speakers
- 57: Online Backup 500GB Secure Online Storage
- 67: Warranty Basic - 2 Year Return to Base Warranty

I'd go with a better processor though, maybe an Ivybridge.

If I was you I'd call the company you are dealing with to see what staff are like and they can suggest the best desktop for you.

Cisco001

Maddy25 wrote: »

Thanks a lot! :)Was waiting for someone to reply.:j How's this setup


Intel B75 Chipset (custom-b75)

Description: £5 DISCOUNT

Customizations:
CPU: 2088 - NEW! Intel Core i3 2130
CPU Cooler: 3015 - Xigmatek Loki SD-S963
Operating System: 11001 - No Operating System - I will install my own
Motherboard: 4154 - NEW! Asus P8B75-M LX
Memory: 5039 - 8GB DDR3 1333mhz (2x 4GB)
Hard Drives: 6028 - 1TB S-ATAIII 6.0Gb/s
Optical Drive: 7003 - 22x DVD±RW DL S-ATA
Graphics card: 8038 - Onboard Video
Sound card: 10001 - Onboard 7.1 Audio
Internet: 13006 - Wireless 802.11N 300Mbps MIMO PCI card
Speakers: 2006 - Logitech S220
Monitors: 15002 - 21.5" Widescreen LCD
Case: 17045 - NEW! EZCool Mesh ATX
PSU: 18033 - 500W Xigmatek
Warranty: sc-1 - 3 Year SureCare Warranty
£467.49

I don't see you need aftermarket CPU cooler if you don't plan to overclock the machine.
I do recommend you get i5 if you got money. However, i3 CPU should be enough for your use.
Wireless adaptor. As said be4, personally prefer usb than internal.
Monitor - I suggest you get something with 1920 x 1080. That
£85 Option didn't really say what you are getting.
I just seen LG IPS screen at amazon at £107, may worth consider.
Case - get Xigmatek Asgard Pro if you can afford. It support USB 3.0 at front port.
If you want to stick to cheap EzCool, I suggest you buy a 80mm fan and install at the back to increase air flow.

Maddy25

Hi everyone!

I delayed buying the PC for a while as I didn't have enough money! Am trying to make do with my iPad!

Here's the Custom Built PC spec I put together after considering all the previous posts. And I just want one final acknowledgement that I'm doing the right thing!

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Intel Core i5 3450 CPU
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
No Operating System Required
Asus P8B75-M LX Motherboard
8GB DDR3 1333mhz (2x 4GB)
1TB S-ATAIII 6.0Gb/s 7200rpm Seagate HDD
24x DVD±RW DL S-ATA
Onboard Video
Onboard 7.1 Audio
Wireless 802.11N 300Mbps MIMO PCI card
Asus 21.5" Widescreen LCD
CIT shadow ATX case
500W Xigmatek PSU

£470

It's from Chillblast as they have matched the DinoPC spec and price. And they seem to have a lot of good reviews.

My family I telling me to just go for a Retail one (like PCWorld or something), as they say I shouldn't trust any third parties! :mad:

Thanks people, your comments and suggestions are much appreciated.

Maddy25

Anyone?!