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Buying a gaming PC has always been a costly and complex task. Forever true the saying that "you pay you get." So do not expect to play the latest games on a computer that costs less than 500 euros unless you do not mind playing with moderate graphics settings. However, to enjoy your PC gaming without special restrictions, not necessarily give a fortune.In this article I will suggest you computer configurations suitable for PC gaming and for any demanding application. At the outset I want to emphasize that my suggestions are only a base around which you can move and not necessarily the ultimate choice that will satisfy all your needs. My goal was to find parts in total do not exceed a cost of 1,000 euros and will cover you for many years of use.
In a Gaming PC is irrelevant scary name and impressive appearance but inside.
We recommend that you do not prefer ready gaming computers because , unfortunately while always marketing their companies shows "super" usually contain only a fast processor Barker , come on and a kaloutsiki graphics card while the rest of the computer is mediocre or below average . In my opinion , this problem occurs in all major Greek computer shops and I hope in the future to fix it. Therefore for the same money you can choose yourself the ideal components for future computer course if you know some necessary technical details.
Is- say - useful to know what memories and what processor supports analog Motherboard, how fast graphics card based on the characteristics and price , what power supply is sufficient for the system and many more items. But it would take a massive, fully detailed article that explains all this and most will bored to read. So I oversimplify the information will mention as possible to focus on the practical aspects. First of all if you know the logic of naming processors will be able at a glance to make comparisons between them . So I will first mention some basic things that will help you in this .
The name of the new processors Intel. The first of the four digits of the name indicates the generation and the 3rd is the newest .
Intel processors
The younger generation Intel processors codenamed i3, i5 and i7 is far superior than AMD processors corresponding generation . It is faster and less energy but much more expensive. But there are many versions . You must be able to recognize the most recent models of the name.
The Intel Core i3 processors are dual-core and through technology Hyper- Threading each core can execute simultaneously two logical processes ( a typical core processor can perform only a logical process in a processor cycle) . So , it is considered that the Intel Core i3 have two more " virtual cores " as they call it. However, it is quad as many mistakenly think . It is acknowledged by the Intel Core i3 should not be an option processor for a desktop gaming PC.
Now go to the Intel Core i5 processors all of which the last generation is purely quad than the i5-3470T o which is dual core and is recognized by the system as a quad when enabled Hyper- Threading . Finally, the processors Intel Core i7 latest generation are faster. Have 4-6 physical cores and as many virtual cores with Hyper- Threading .
The name earlier processors Intel.
I referred earlier to generations of Intel processors so now see how to recognize them by name . First enter here to read all the details. In short , as shown in the figures, the first main part of the name is the Brand name e.g. Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7. For the younger generations , To second part is a four-digit number , the first digit is the number generation . For example, the Intel Core i5-3330 is the third and newest generation of the Intel Core i5-2500 second generation . The remaining three digits are a code that classifies processors same generation example The Intel Core i5-3470 is better than Intel Core i5 i5-3330. In the third part enters a letter if certain conditions are met eg K = unlocked , QM = quad for laptops, T = for economy , S = for performance , X = for exaggerated performance. Finally , below the operating frequency of the processor.
Practically you will looking for processors Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 only third generation preferably architecture Ivy Bridge 22nm. Organise everything oldest will dispose of it is outdated by today's standards , in terms of gaming forever. Luckily Intel is very organized and has hosted a list of all the models of processors arranged in generations and capabilities. We strongly recommend that you read it if you are considering buying an Intel processor to consider how modern it is.
New generation AMD FX processors are 8, 6 and 4 cores but the architecture
class is 32nm, not as modern as the architecture Intel "Ivy Bridge" 22nm.
H AMD strives to follow the Intel technology , however several of the processors are advantageous purchasing option because of their low price . Regarding the name is not the same consistency with Intel and so it is somewhat more difficult to distinguish the new from the old processor families . Not to prate , families Sempron, Athlon II and A-Series is unsuitable for gaming. So limit your options on AMD FX and AMD Phenom II.
The most modern and fast generation of processors is the AMD FX series architecture 32nm. After the term FX followed by a four-digit serial number that classifies processors based capabilities eg the AMD FX 8350 is better than the AMD FX 4170 and let's have a lower frequency. The first digit of this number indicates the number of cores eg the AMD FX8350 has eight physical cores while AMD FX 4170 has 4 cores so it is slower . In simple words, AMD FX8xxx is oktapyrinoi , the AMD FX6xxx exapyrinoi and AMD FX4xxx is quad and all have the potential overclocking . You will select for gaming PC only AMD FX6xxx or higher.
The processors AMD Phenom II Black Edition withstand even the market.
The second family of AMD processors to do for PC gaming is " antiquated " but - mighty -AMD Phenom II ( attention not plain or AMD Phenom AMD Phenom for laptops ) . It may be old architecture 45nm but the price of these processors according to their performance is very good and so it continues to be preferred by many Gamers in the last two years . Newer processors in this category is the so-called AMD Phenom II X4 Black Edition have four cores and overclock via BIOS and the AMD Phenom II X6 is purely exapyrinoi but rare in the market. Currently on the Greek market will find quite advantageous price only AMD Phenom II X4 Black Edition 965 ( 2009 model ) .
Name videocard
For graphics cards will not do long flashback to tell you how much have caused confusion at times the name changes when you enter a new technological generation. I will tell you what force and how to distinguish a card under the name of . Regarding NVidia will look only GTX series aimed at Gamers. Until the time of writing this article the current new 28nm architecture models for Desktop computers are ( in descending order):
GeForce GTX 690
GeForce GTX 680
GeForce GTX 670
GeForce GTX 660 Ti
GeForce GTX 660
GeForce GTX 650 Ti
GeForce GTX 650
Graphics cards NVidia terms in the names GT, GTS or without indications concerning gaming and offered either for simple use , or video playback and using professional applications.
The series of NVidia GTX targeting Gamers.
Buy graphics cards with this reference if you want to play modern 3D games with the best performance
For AMD cards things are as follows. The newest series is the HD 7000 Series composed of the following basic models (in descending order):
AMD Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition
AMD Radeon HD 7970
AMD Radeon HD 7950
AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition
AMD Radeon HD 7850
AMD Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition
AMD Radeon HD 7750
All these cards have 28nm architecture and run most modern games depending on the manufacturer usually adds extra features and overclock GPU.
Flagship AMD ... the AMD Radeon HD 7970
The faster cards from the previous series eg HD 6000 Series AMD Radeon HD 6990, AMD Radeon HD 6970 and AMD Radeon HD 6950, can run decently many of today's games and is very economical , but the only suggested if you upgrade your computer and if not going to buy new.
Regarding older cards that are considered still too strong ie ATI Radeon HD 5970, ATI Radeon HD 5870 might spot them on the market as used but I do not recommend unless sold at a bargain price , because as older have higher consumption and moderate thermal behavior. The same goes for older very fast NVidia cards GTX 5xx series or older . Presenting the gaming PC I suggest you refer to other useful technical information . But now let's get to the chase !
Motion gaming PC at a cost of less than 1,000 euros
I propose a system based on Intel processor and an AMD- which utilizes the difference in price to add quite a faster graphics card. I will justify my choices below , separately for each material part . All the components are what have kits computer market . In these also do not include the screen while the keyboard and mouse that are usually cheaper there .
Because there may be from before the keyboard, mouse or even the operating also quote an inclusive price without them, that could help you in evaluating the actual cost. I start with the first Gaming PC based on Intel processor and I believe you will not disappoint.
Intel Based
Processor : Intel Core i5 3470, 3.2 GHz, 6MB Cache, 22nm (178-187 €)
Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-B75-D3V (rev1.1) or equivalent with Socket: LGA1155 (80-94 €)
Memory : 2 x 4GB Corsair DDR3 4GB 1600MHz Vengeance Blue (54 €)
Graphics Card : Palit GeForce GTX 650 Ti, DDR5, 28nm or equivalent (150 €)
Hard drive : 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 (64MB Cache, 7200RPM, Sata III 6Gb / s) (77-82 €)
Box / Case : Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid-Tower Case (100 €)
Power Supply : Corsair CX Series Modular CX750M (100 €)
Optical Drive : Sony DVD ± RW AD-7280S Dual Layer 7280S (18-22 €)
Keyboard : Microsoft Sidewinder X4 gaming Keyboard (40-45 €)
Mouse: Logitech G400 gaming Mouse (36 €)
Operating : Windows 7/8 64 bit (100 €)
Total Cost : 933-970 €
Without a keyboard , mouse, operating : 752-789 €
Let us now look at one to one each option :
Processor : O Quad Intel Core i5 3470 generation " Ivy Bridge» released in mid-2012 and is one of the fastest processors market and has cost less than the psychological threshold of 200 €. Installs in motherboard with Socket LGA1155 ( the position enters the processor ) and the frequency can reach 3.6 GHz when enabled Intel Turbo Boost. Works with memory DDR3 1333/1600 MHz and supports the standard bus for graphics cards PCI Express v3.0 is that faster there . Honestly I do not need to give more money to an even faster processor .
O quad-core Intel Core i5 3470 3.2-3.6GHz will fully meet your needs for gaming.
Parent : Model Gigabyte GA-B75-D3V supports the processor I chose has PCI Express 3.0 port and accepts memory DDR3 1600MHz. Fault is that it does not support SLI only Crossfire so the graphics card NVidia have chosen below will not cover you if you later want to buy a second identical . I thought however the cost ( compatible Motherboards with SLI is quite expensive ) and can not get interested in SLI. The integrated sound card is nothing great but will meet your needs and has a channel SATA III to connect there a fast hard drive and USB 3.0 for fast data transfer. Recommend alternative maternal Gigabyte Z77MX-D3H has support SLI & Crossfire and costs 50-55 € more expensive.
Memory : 8 GB RAM is enough and memories Corsair DDR3 1600MHz Vengeance Blue of 1,5 V with 9-9-9-24 timings are fast and fit the motherboard I chose .
Graphics : H Palit GeForce GTX 650 Ti was released in October 2012 and generally whatever card has the graphics chip GeForce GTX 650 Ti is very fast and quite economical. Utilizes channel PCI Express 3.0, features high-speed memory 1GB DDR5 ( very important) and on the other specifications can be read here . It is much faster than the AMD HD 7770, AMD HD 7750 and GTX 650 Simple commonly found in proposals Budget Gaming PC and only cost 30-50 € cheaper. However, it is slower than the older GTX 560 and GTX 580 but has much better consumption and thermal behavior. I think we can meet your needs for the next three years.
A fast hard drive as it will boost the performance of your Gaming PC .
HDD: You might find it strange that I did not choose an SSD drive demonstrably increases performance in gaming. But I believe it is still too expensive for their capacity and so I chose the money to go to other parts of the computer. So I think this Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 with the width of 1TB and supports the fastest channel Sata III is super-pretty . We generally advise to choose fast hard drive with at least 7200RPM and large memory Cache because if you put a slow drive in your system will brake performance due the other parts of the computer.
Box / case : Observe the general box you choose be spacious and well ventilated. So it must be sized at least Midi-ATX. This box Corsair Carbide 400R Mid-Tower case I chose for the overall good quality in relation to price. With a beautiful front panel, understated design without garish exaggeration and two large 120mm fans is the ideal solution. The package included the appropriate space provided several expandable ports , if you later want to upgrade .
Should not be stingy and give something extra for a good computer box.
Power Supply: Pay close attention to that purchase as an insufficient supply creates subtle system problems and damage to the Hardware. For a Gaming PC believe that the power supply should be above 600W to not lose the graphics card and the processor maximum power. The Corsair CX Series Modular CX750M of 750W suitable for the Gaming PC you suggest and has certified performance «80PLUS Bronze». Generally you should choose power supplies efficiency (Efficiency) greater than 80% as this, because as great performance are more easily achieve the maximum power and generate less heat. Therefore they do not need so much cooling is quieter.
Optical Drive: The technology of CD / DVD players has reached the zenith so I can not tell you any specific advice, as any modern DVD player in the order of 15-30 € you choose will be enough for your daily needs, such as the Sony DVD ± RW AD-7280S Dual Layer 7280S I suggest.
Do you prefer feeders with a yield over 80 %.
If you want to remove the power cables are not using then choose the Modular.
Keyboard: If the computer intended for gaming worth to give some extra money to buy a specialized keyboard like the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 gaming Keyboard that is comfortable except that possesses the technology "anti-ghosting" not blocked keys if you press simultaneously ( very important in First-Person Shooters like in MMO ) .
Mouse: What is true for the keyboard goes for the mouse , not only because you are interested to have good performance in gaming but also because due to long hours of use should protect your hands from the stress. The Logitech G400 gaming Mouse I chose because it has a very good price and high- precision 3600DPI and comfortable grip for right and left handed .
OS: Finally , your choice for the operating system, it is purely your personal case. Either put Windows 7, or Windows 8, are about the same cost . In any case, the 64 bit version is the one that fits your needs ( Self- hand but perhaps someone recommended you use 32 Bit Windows 7 will slash system performance ) .
A keyboard like the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 gaming Keyboard that is not too expensive
will improve your performance and you will look more comfortable for long hours of gaming.
Making small changes in the above system , ie choosing AMD processor compatible Motherboard and a more powerful graphics card have an alternate Gaming PC with similar costs and slightly better performance in games because of the superior graphics card . Our final system is as follows:
AMD Based
Processor : AMD FX 6300, 3.5 GHz, 14MB Cache, 32nm (144 €)
Motherboard : Gigabyte 970A-D3 or similar to Socket: AM3 + (79-84 €)
Memory : Corsair Vengeance Low Profile - 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit 1600MHZ (44-54 €)
Graphics Card : Sapphire Radeon HD7850 1GB OC GDDR5 28nm or equivalent with overclocked chip AMD Radeon HD 7850 (199 € -225 €)
Hard drive : 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 (64MB Cache, 7200RPM, Sata III 6Gb / s) (77-82 €)
Box / Case : Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid-Tower Case (100 €)
Power Supply : Corsair CX Series Modular CX750M (100 €)
Optical Drive : Sony DVD ± RW AD-7280S Dual Layer 7280S (18-22 €)
Keyboard : Microsoft Sidewinder X4 gaming Keyboard (40-45 €)
Mouse: Logitech G400 gaming Mouse (36 €)
Operating : Windows 7/8 64 bit (100 €)
Total Cost : 937-992 €
Without a keyboard , mouse, operating : 756-811 €
The only changes compared to Intel Based Gaming PC are:
Processor: The exapyrinos AMD FX 6300 architecture 32nm «Bulldozer» costs about 23% less than the Intel Core i5 3470 but is almost equally good performance. The motherboards that support it are correspondingly cheaper while working with memory up to DDR3 1866MIz (in single channel mode).
Motherboard : The motherboard Gigabyte 970A-D3 has socket AM3 + and is compatible with the processor AMD FX6300. This motherboard has a pretty good chip audio 108db Signal / Noise Ratio and all the basics like channel SATA III port and USB 3.0. Like all motherboards AMD does not support PCI Express 3.0 , but only up to version 2.0. Recently announced that it will release AMD motherboards with PCI Express 3.0 but is expected to be quite accurate. However, to capitalize on the bus speed PCI Express 3.0 requires at least two modern graphics cards connected with SLI or Crossfire so no need to worry about this issue in particular.
It is one of the cheapest gaming mouse and will probably find it useful to ... battlefield.
Memory: I chose the Corsair Vengeance Low Profile - 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit Why be reliable and have a low profile , so we squeezed into a box that has an extra CPU heatsink ( you may need the AMD processor ) . The code is CML8GX3M2A1600C9B.
Graphics : The overclocked Sapphire Radeon HD7850 1GB OC GDDR5 28nm has additional heatsink is far superior to a single HD7850. Must not be confused with the HD7850 having 2GB DDR3 memory because it is slower . It costs a lot so if you want to save money you can either choose a fairly economical NVidia 650Ti, or an even cheaper Sapphire HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB GDDR5 28nm or a corresponding (109-130 €)
For small wallets
Finally, because it is quite understandable that there are financial difficulties , I suggest the following Gaming PC that is decent and has a much lower cost. He breathes life into the " heroic " processor AMD Phenom II x4 965 Black Edition which still bears the market. It has four cores and large margins overclocking , after installing a better heatsink on the CPU.
The Super- Budget gaming PC
Processor : AMD Phenom II x4 965 Black Edition 3.4GHz, 8MB Cache, 45nm (95-99 €) 10600 1333MIz
Motherboard : Gigabyte 970A-D3 or similar to Socket: AM3/AM3 + (79-84 €)
Memory : 2 x 4GB Transcend JetRam DDR3 1333MHZ model : JM1333KLN-8GK (44-49 €)
Graphics Card : ASUS AMD Radeon HD 7750 1GB DDR5 28nm chip or equivalent with AMD Radeon HD 7750 and memory DDR5 (99 € -109 €)
Hard drive : 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 (64MB Cache, 7200RPM, Sata III 6Gb / s) (77-82 €)
Box / Case : Midi ATX Case (50-70 €)
Power Supply : 600W Corsair Builder Series CX600 (64-70 €)
Optical Drive : Standard Dual-Layer DVD ± RW 24x (15-22 €)
Keyboard : Standard wired keyboard with sufficient height base for comfortable gaming (10-12 €)
Mouse: Microsoft Comfort Mouse 4500 or equivalent with at least 1000 DPI precision and technology Blue-Track (15 €)
Operating : Windows 7/8 64 bit (100 €)
Total Cost : 648-712 €
Without a keyboard , mouse, operating : 521-585 €
the extra
Finally, I would suggest hardware and peripherals that either you need them ( for example because you have no screen from previous computer) or because you have the extra money to get them . Will surely enhance your gaming experience .
A modern LED display about 23 inches will give life to the game .
+ Screen LCD / LED over 21.5 inches : In my opinion one TFT-LCD display or even better an LED with dimensions 21.5-23 inches is ideal not only for gaming but also for any kind of computer work . The newest models have small response times 2-5ms ( important for FPS games ) and some DVB-T receiver for watching TV. If built-in speakers are weak and so it is essential to buy yours more powerful .
Select monitors have a maximum resolution of FULL HD 1920x1080 and at least one HDMI. It is also important to provide a guarantee zero burnt pixels. With about 130-150 € find decent screens. A somewhat sophisticated choice but well suited for gaming is Samsung LED 23'' S23B350H (177-197 €) has a response time of 2ms.
+ Speakers with Subwoofer: It's hard to choose without speakers so you can hear them . Their technical specifications but you can tell a lot about their capabilities. I'll tell you what you need at least for rich, deep sound. Must have subwoofer. No subwoofer sound sounds " thin " and " lifeless ". You will be delighted with a speaker system 2.1 Stereo (2 speakers + Subwoofer) or 5.1 Dolby Surround (5 speakers + Subwoofer). Only if you are very demanding buy a 7.1 speaker system that catches plenty of space and has more wiring .
Typically computer speakers 5.1 Dolby Surround. Subwoofer is necessary for "rich" sound.
Now , notice the frequency range of the speakers . Have a low threshold to be below 50Hz and the high threshold to at least 20KHz. Especially if the low threshold does not have these requirements then the sound may not be deep enough bass and be " edgy ." Finally consider the total power measured in RMS is at least 50 Watt. If the satellite speakers have power around 10 Watt then it is ideal . One last thing to check is to have a connection S / PDIF which most all modern onboard sound cards offer .
I want at this point to mention my old speakers Creative Cambridge Soundworks which for more than 12 years of serving with . I say this to give you to understand that if you buy a set of good speakers will meet your needs for many years. So worth any attention to market speakers and not considered a trivial process.
+ CPU Heatsink : If you have an AMD processor then you will probably need a better heatsink because that is hotter than the processors Intel. Of course a more efficient heat sink serves to overclock the processor. It is advisable to buy the heatsink when purchasing the computer to know in advance that fits so be placed directly on the box . So you save it you will need when xanaposyndeete wiring and all installed cards. The type of sink you put depends on the socket that support and it is always listed in the specifications. For a good heatsink calculate an extra cost of 25 € to 75 € and I guarantee that this is worth the investment especially here in Greece we have high temperatures.
An efficient CPU heatsink you can buy separately is very useful
the hot summer months and necessary if you plan to do overclocking.
+ Independent Sound Card : Is it true that onboard sound cards have improved too. But still can not be compared with modern autonomous sound cards have their own dedicated memory (hardware acceleration). In this way " lighten " the processor and RAM memory when you play games, significantly improving performance while naturally offer better sound .
The first thing you should look at the specifications is the SNR (Signal-to-Noise-Ratio). In typical onboard sound cards is about 100dB while several autonomous cards are over 110 dB , which means practically over two times greater purity in the sound (if upload intensity will sound less digital noise) which occurs more when using headphones .
Another advantage of autonomous sound cards is that they usually have more input / output ports from a onboard soundcard eg related wiring S / PDIF TOSLINK ( optical fiber ) appropriate digital speakers . The most common PCI-Express sound cards for PC gaming is the series of Creative Soundblaster and Xonar series of Asus. To problem is that you must give more than 100 € for a really good standalone sound card that is substantially different from one onboard, including the brand new Sound Blaster Z.
The onboard sound cards can not be compared with modern autonomous soundcards
that offer not only more clear sound but also a little Best frame rate.
+ Disk SSD: It has become the latest fashion market extremely expensive SSD drive to improve performance. But it is a bad joke to suggest as a main drive SSD 60 GB makes about 75 €. What to do 60GB; What to proto- store media? Quite sure that after a few months will be filled unless you are very diligent and regular in storing files and installing programs .
Certainly the advantages of SSD drive is undeniable. Because it has virtually zero response times and high read / write speed exploits more the channel SATA III from a common hard disk. If you install the operating and your favorite games on a SSD drive then you will have guaranteed performance increase . However repeat the problem that the very small capacity will not really serve . That's why I recommend SSD market with capacity of at least 128GB but they cost on average 100-120 €.
A hard disk SSD 128 GB will eject performance Gaming PC and you have sufficient capacity
for operating several games. Money there to buy it?
Always room for improvement
Because prices change constantly and almost every quarter we meet new processor models, motherboard, graphics card and all the individual materials in a computer it is clear that the above suggestions and have a large dose of subjectivity. It is also very likely not find all of the above at the same shop from where you plan to buy your Gaming PC. So perhaps we need to make minor changes in the composition. If you have alternative suggestions for Gaming PC-possibly better than those I have mentioned-please share them with us, because surely many are interested in this topic. In any case, whether currently thinking of buying a Gaming PC, hopefully this article to appear useful.
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