What websites are reputable

[ashleygratton]

Im looking to buy a pre built pc as i dont have as much knowledge of pc parts required to build my own. What are the best websites to use to help configure a pc. Im from Uk

 

[junkeymonkey]

sounds like a waste, prebuilts and custom parts can differ as night to day

 

[Emelth]

There are multiple sites out there to order from. However, when it comes to desktops its easier/cheaper to build one yourself. Its not that hard if you've never done it before. (if you decide to build it yourself we can findUK friendly places to get parts)

Alienware
Xotic
ibuypower
cyberpower
Origin
Falcon Northwest
Any many more

EXAMPLE DIY:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($152.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.94 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1535.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 12:13 EDT-0400

Here are some custom prebuilt, less powerful as the build above and much more expensive!

http://www.xoticpc.com/desktops-and-servers-elite-desktops-recon-desktops-ct-95_376_390.html

 

[ashleygratton]

There are multiple sites out there to order from. However, when it comes to desktops its easier/cheaper to build one yourself. Its not that hard if you've never done it before. (if you decide to build it yourself we can findUK friendly places to get parts)

Alienware
Xotic
ibuypower
cyberpower
Origin
Falcon Northwest
Any many more

EXAMPLE DIY:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($152.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.94 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1535.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 12:13 EDT-0400

Here are some custom prebuilt, less powerful as the build above and much more expensive!

http://www.xoticpc.com/desktops-and-servers-elite-desktops-recon-desktops-ct-95_376_390.html

I understand but the only reason i am reluctant to build my own is if i damage expensive pieces of hardware and also due to work. I found this build what do you think.https://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/-b-NEW-b-Magma-Wrath-94p2196.htm if i put a i7 4790k at 4.3ghz and a gtx 980 in it it will cost £1400.00 it includes a monitor and keyboard and mouse

 

[Emelth]

You don't need an i7 for gaming, i5 4690K will be good enough. Even with the link you posted I cant see what exactly you added to it, link just shows the base model. But even the base model is pretty decent and will play games great with the 980 added to it. Mouse, monitor and keyboard you should be able to find a better on in your local area.

 

[ashleygratton]

You don't need an i7 for gaming, i5 4690K will be good enough. Even with the link you posted I cant see what exactly you added to it, link just shows the base model. But even the base model is pretty decent and will play games great with the 980 added to it. Mouse, monitor and keyboard you should be able to find a better on in your local area.

I was just going to go with i7 to guarantee i can play the latest games at ultra on 1080p thats all

 

[Emelth]

No problem a lot of people go with the i7 for "future proofing" a little. I would also recommend in getting the H100i CPU cooler out of all those cooler options the other are good but some of them are dated. Also make sure the H100i will fit the case you choose. For some cases it wont work due to size.

 

[ashleygratton]

No problem a lot of people go with the i7 for "future proofing" a little. I would also recommend in getting the H100i CPU cooler out of all those cooler options the other are good but some of them are dated. Also make sure the H100i will fit the case you choose. For some cases it wont work due to size.

Out of the cases. Which one fits the H100i coller. I was thinking the Fractal design ARC midi r2. Would the coller fit