Build for Minecraft and general computer tasks

[mallon1990]

Hey guys, wondering if you could give me a bit of advice. I've been using a toshiba laptop for the past few years but the screen has smashed and the keyboard no longer works, so now i'm looking to build my own computer, and being new to this, need some advice on my part selection.

Like it says i the title. the build will be for general computer tasks, i.e browsing, watching movies, listening to music etc. I'm not much of a gamer, and the only game I really play is Minecraft, so would like to be able to run it on at least medium settings with good fps.

This is the part list I've put together so far, if anyone has any advice on better parts, or compatibility issues or whatever, then i'd appreciate the input

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/paddy29/saved/L44Ycf

 

[TopLuca]

There's no graphics card , I'd get a GPU over an SSD any day of the week ... I'll get you a better build around 420-450 pounds.

 

[JOOK-D]

I'd say you've done pretty well there. The integrated graphics in the i3 should be enough for minecraft at least.

There's a very good sale on a Crucial 240GB SSD if you're interested. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-CT240M500SSD1-240GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B00BQ8RM1A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407952678&sr=8-1&keywords=crucial+240gb+ssd

Also, you'll need a copy of windows. Edit: Unless you already have one you can reuse.

 

[TopLuca]

You just can't beat this at 450 pounds , Great performance even in BF4 and crysis 3 ( more demanding games ) thanks to the overclocking potential on the G3258 and the great GPU. You don't need an SSD if you don't have a gpu.
PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZmVDQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZmVDQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor (£43.58 @ Scan.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo 43.1 CFM CPU Cooler (£16.48 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£53.82 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£62.55 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.40 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Dual-X Video Card (£129.98 @ Novatech)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case (£44.39 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£46.93 @ CCL Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer (£11.05 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £451.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[logainofhades]

This would give you a better gaming experience.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor (£79.98 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£36.42 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£59.99 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£53.94 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£35.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card (£64.98 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Thermaltake VO600A1W3N ATX Mid Tower Case (£24.00 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply (£29.99 @ Ebuyer)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive (£9.58 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £394.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 19:09 BST+0100