First PC build

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RealityClash

192 posts

Master Geek

#82521 30-Apr-2011 21:01

Hey all,

As the title says, I'm looking at doing my first ever PC build in around 2 months.
I'm looking at buying the parts from computerlounge.co.nz and am wanting to budget myself to $1500 for everything. I will be using this system mainly for gaming. I don't need an OS, monitor, DVD drive or mouse/keyboard.

The parts I'm currently looking at are:
- Radeon HD 6870
- Intel Core i5 2500
- 4GB RAM
- NZXT Phantom White case
- a motherboard that will let me * add another HD 6870 later on so they can run in 8x crossfire mode
* add at least another 4GB RAM later on

Should I be able to manage to stay within budget with these or similar specs?
Any parts suggestions and tips on system building would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

blakamin

4431 posts

Uber Geek
Inactive user

#464036 30-Apr-2011 22:12

Wait 2 months and see what they offer then... No point pricing stuff until the day before you buy it. and then shop around.

Edit: by the time you've finished, it will be "old tech" anyway.

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RealityClash

192 posts

Master Geek

#464041 30-Apr-2011 22:36

I was thinking that too but if someone knew of somewhere cheaper / knew of similar parts that could save me a bit of money while giving similar performance then I would always have the option of building a similar system now as I already have most of my funds together. Thanks for the tip though

Ragnor

8085 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#464068 1-May-2011 04:33

You can get parts cheaper if you buy them from an e-tailer ie: an online store with no physical shop run by one or a couple of guys who are just putting a thin markup on wholesale prices..

However...

The guys at CL are really good and it's worth a bit extra to have the backing of a company that you know is still going to be there tomorrow, that has a physical store you can visit and has a good rep for service and support.

Their PC Build forum is pretty active
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/forum/Default.aspx?g=topics&f=36

andrewcnz

955 posts

Ultimate Geek

#464084 1-May-2011 09:07

Ragnor: You can get parts cheaper if you buy them from an e-tailer ie: an online store with no physical shop run by one or a couple of guys who are just putting a thin markup on wholesale prices..

However...

The guys at CL are really good and it's worth a bit extra to have the backing of a company that you know is still going to be there tomorrow, that has a physical store you can visit and has a good rep for service and support.

Their PC Build forum is pretty active
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/forum/Default.aspx?g=topics&f=36