Hello all, I build my first pc for me about a year ago and a friend has asked me to help him choose parts for his pc which he will be buying "asap". He is not a gamer and so is planning not to buy a standalone graphics card. I'm just wondering where the graphics included in i5 2500 processor are sufficient for most daily tasks and won't cause problems and to run Microsoft flight simulator. The system requirements for flight simulator are pretty low (•Video Card: 32MB DirectX 9 compatible) but just want to be sure that it will work.
Also since he is not planning to overclock, I'm not sure wether to get i5 2500k or i5 2500 as one has Intel Hd 3000 graphics and the other Hd 2000 graphics. It's only a few pounds difference but if there is no point of getting the i5 2500k then no need to waste his money.
I'll Include what I've currently chosen at the bottom. Would apprecitiate if people can reccomend any changes or suggestions for other parts better value for money etc. Thanks for any Advice.
Approximate Purchase Date: in a week or two
Budget Range: £600, if possible slightly lower.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Being able to play Microsoft Flight simulator, Home usage - surfing the internet, watching movies, Doing homework.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preferences aslong as it sells in the Uk
Country: United Kingdom
Parts Preferences:by brand or type: None but probbably going for intel CPU
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: maximum of 1920x1200
CPU: i5 2500k (or i5 2500) £168
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 MoBo £66
Not sure on motherboards, I've always been confused by them and would be happy for some reccomendations.
CPU cooler: Retail cooler
GPU: Sandybridge processor graphics unless reccomended otherwise. £0
Memory: Corsair Memory XMS3 Classic 4GB DDR3 1600 MHz CAS 9 Dual Channel £22
I'm still in the impression that there is no point in getting 8gb atm for general use and he can always add 4gb more later on. I'm thinking correct?
Hard drive:Samsung HN-M101MBB Spinpoint M8, 2.5", 9.5 mm, SATA II - 3Gb/s, 5400rpm, 8MB Cache, 12ms £80
From when buying my pc, I remember Samsung being best value for money, but hard drives have obviously gone up quiet a lot so not sure what would be best suggestion at the moment?
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Power VP 550P-GB 550W Power Supply (PSU) £48
OS: Windows 7: Home premium OEM £72
DVD drive: Sony Optical DVD-ROM, DDU1681S-0B, SATA, OEM £12
Case: He has not chosen a case yet. He is looking for a decent looking mid tower preferably with a side window that does its job. Any reccomendations welcome at around £50 if possible.
Total: About £518
Any other tips also welcome. Thanks again.
Also since he is not planning to overclock, I'm not sure wether to get i5 2500k or i5 2500 as one has Intel Hd 3000 graphics and the other Hd 2000 graphics. It's only a few pounds difference but if there is no point of getting the i5 2500k then no need to waste his money.
I'll Include what I've currently chosen at the bottom. Would apprecitiate if people can reccomend any changes or suggestions for other parts better value for money etc. Thanks for any Advice.
Approximate Purchase Date: in a week or two
Budget Range: £600, if possible slightly lower.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Being able to play Microsoft Flight simulator, Home usage - surfing the internet, watching movies, Doing homework.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preferences aslong as it sells in the Uk
Country: United Kingdom
Parts Preferences:by brand or type: None but probbably going for intel CPU
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: maximum of 1920x1200
CPU: i5 2500k (or i5 2500) £168
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 MoBo £66
Not sure on motherboards, I've always been confused by them and would be happy for some reccomendations.
CPU cooler: Retail cooler
GPU: Sandybridge processor graphics unless reccomended otherwise. £0
Memory: Corsair Memory XMS3 Classic 4GB DDR3 1600 MHz CAS 9 Dual Channel £22
I'm still in the impression that there is no point in getting 8gb atm for general use and he can always add 4gb more later on. I'm thinking correct?
Hard drive:Samsung HN-M101MBB Spinpoint M8, 2.5", 9.5 mm, SATA II - 3Gb/s, 5400rpm, 8MB Cache, 12ms £80
From when buying my pc, I remember Samsung being best value for money, but hard drives have obviously gone up quiet a lot so not sure what would be best suggestion at the moment?
Power Supply: Antec Basiq Power VP 550P-GB 550W Power Supply (PSU) £48
OS: Windows 7: Home premium OEM £72
DVD drive: Sony Optical DVD-ROM, DDU1681S-0B, SATA, OEM £12
Case: He has not chosen a case yet. He is looking for a decent looking mid tower preferably with a side window that does its job. Any reccomendations welcome at around £50 if possible.
Total: About £518
Any other tips also welcome. Thanks again.