Help me build a new Gaming PC for my son...

Shagga

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Nov 9, 1999
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Hi Everyone.

It's been a very long time since I have been active on this forum, but it's the first place I thought of for some advice.

I want to get my 14 year old son a Gaming PC for Christmas. I've looked at a number of pre-built systems as technology has moved on so much since I last built a system. Unfortunately, prices seem to quite high when you consider the components and what is charged for a pre-built system. I'm happy to build a new system but don't want all the teething problems that comes with building a new system.

I wonder if you kind people can help me build a System for about £650.00. ($850 appx.)

So, he needs.

Case, PSU (guessing min of 550w), MB (with onboard Sound/LAN), CPU, Cooler, nVidia GTX (1050i), 8GB Ram, and Win10 (not sure what version or if that matters nowadays). I am an ASUS fan of old but I'm happy to use other manufacturers. Looking for as fast and reliable PC as I can get. I'm not bothered about overclocking, well, my son won't be.

He games at 1920 x 1080 for the time being hence why I have gone for the 1050i, albeit that keeps the cost down also.

Can you guys and Gals help out. I'm so out of touch with technology but this is the first and last place I'd come for advice as I really do appreciate the knowledge respect the enthusiasts on this forum.

I would appreciate any advice you could give.
 

VirtualLarry

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Check out my FS thread, for a basic G4560 (custom) rig, that you can upgrade easily with a dGPU.
 

Shagga

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Thanks for the replies so far everyone. Some good starting points there. I need to get my finger out as apparently It's not long until Christmas!
 

lukart

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You could either have something more balanced...

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Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/z4mZgL/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($198.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY - CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Deskstar 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GAMING X 4G Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Enermax - 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $845.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-21 00:58 EST-0500

Or something more gaming performance..

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/F8vtVY
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/F8vtVY/by_merchant/
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($167.65 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin - Silverline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Toshiba - Product SeriesT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.18 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix - Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.58 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $854.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-21 01:02 EST-0500
 
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