Best place to buy a good gaming computer UK? need help!?

Question

looking for a good all round pc just for gaming, rough specs 8gb ram 3ghz quad processor 1gb video card etc etc

i have never brought a gaming pc before so i have little knowledge of good makes or models, any advise is much appreciated.

budget is max £450-£500 but i would like to spend as little as poss preferably around £350 bur doubt thats possible

thanks

Answer 1

Check Ebuyer... you'll probably need to buy a cheap starting unit, then add an entry-level graphics card yourself. Good graphics cards will typically require upgrading the factory power supply on pre-built units in your price range.



http://www.ebuyer.com



CyberpowerPC and PC Specialists make good gaming computers, but they're more expensive than what I've suggested.



Here is a decent pre-built unit:

http://www.ebuyer.com/409310-cyberpower-gaming-battalion-502-pc-ecc01142



Here's an even better deal on Amazon. I'm unfamiliar with the seller and the price only includes hardware, so you'd have to spend another £70 for a copy of Windows and install it yourself (unless the seller offers that for an additional fee)



http://www.amazon.co.uk/ANKERMANN-PC-WildCAT-Cardreader-24xDVD-Writer-warranty/dp/B009P0XV52/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1362621769&sr=8-6



Both will play demanding games on high (but not ultra) settings smoothly. Skyrim, Battlefield 3, Arma II etc... Easier games like WoW will play fine on ultra.



The 2nd computer has a better graphics card, so you'd get higher fps with that one if you're willing to deal with the Amazon marketplace seller.



http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GTX_650_Ti_Amp_Edition/8.html

Answer 2

Palicomp. It's the cheapest I've seen and the most effective with easy custom building and editing. The prices are phenomenal. It's just, brilliant.



http://www.palicomp.co.uk/

Answer 3

i have just bought a laptop if this helps. cost me £550 from currys the make is toshiba and is very fast, great for gaming :)

Answer 4

id buy from Amazon if i were you. personal choice

Answer 5

http://3xs.scan.co.uk