[gelogelo]

Originally Posted by muffking

I may have something useful to use as a base for £50. I have what was a top spec tower used as a 4K media server. Just needs a graphics card and Windows installing. I'll dig out the spec as I'm using another one at home for streaming to the TV.

do you still have this btw? if so might be interested and if you could tell me what case, motherboard, cpu heatsink and powersupply it has

thanks in advance

[muffking]

Originally Posted by gelogelo

do you still have this btw? if so might be interested and if you could tell me what case, motherboard, cpu heatsink and powersupply it has

thanks in advance

Sold it to Slacky.

[Slacky]

I'm transferring the parts from muffkings computer to a new case but the psu seems small and the fixing holes don't match up. It's a micro atx do I need a atx psu for the new case?

[Kyuuseishu]

Originally Posted by Slacky

I'm transferring the parts from muffkings computer to a new case but the psu seems small and the fixing holes don't match up. It's a micro atx do I need a atx psu for the new case?

The case that was linked has support for an ATX psu. It may be possible to mount the current psu in the case with a bit of tweaking. Do you know the make and model of the current psu?

[Slacky]

It's this one


https://www.sotel.de/en/Computer-Dru..._BwE&cur=1

Not sure how I could get it to fit only one fixing hole lines up then there's a big gap around the psu because it's to small. I don't mind buying another psu if any ones got any recommendations

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Slacky

It's this one


https://www.sotel.de/en/Computer-Dru..._BwE&cur=1

Not sure how I could get it to fit only one fixing hole lines up then there's a big gap around the psu because it's to small. I don't mind buying another psu if any ones got any recommendations

Oh it's an SFC PSU, that's unlucky. Also 380w is a bit low for a graphics card, I'd get one of at least 500w with a single 12v rail, and from a decent make like Corsair, EVGA or cooler master.

I highly recommend Corsair:

Corsair VS550 550 W Active PFC 80 PLUS Certified Power Supply Unit - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078XXNC..._ZeRXDb4P7K9AJ

[Slacky]

Ordered the psu will be delivered Monday now I just need to find a monitor

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Slacky

Ordered the psu will be delivered Monday now I just need to find a monitor

I can't help you there, I use my lounge TV!

[Kyuuseishu]

Originally Posted by Slacky

Ordered the psu will be delivered Monday now I just need to find a monitor

Which graphics card will the system have?

You will most likely be working at 1080p anyway so a decent 1080p monitor will be sufficient.

This would be a decent monitor. Low response time (good for gaming) and a 75hz refresh will mean a smoother experience. Assuming the card can consistently reach it.

If you have a bit more of a budget, this one is pretty much the one I have and has been very good.

[Slacky]

I was thinking of getting him a 27 inch or would that be to big?

The new psu turned up today so I've fitted it. Everything comes on apart from the led fans, the lights work but they don't spin. Do I have to get lead to plug them into as I've only got 2 system fan slots on the motherboard but I've got 4 fans

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Slacky

I was thinking of getting him a 27 inch or would that be to big?

The new psu turned up today so I've fitted it. Everything comes on apart from the led fans, the lights work but they don't spin. Do I have to get lead to plug them into as I've only got 2 system fan slots on the motherboard but I've got 4 fans

If it’s like my motherboard, the fans don’t spin until components reach a certain temperature threshold, makes for a quieter system, prolongs the life of the fans, reduces power consumption and reduces dust buildup in the case.

Monitor size depends if he’ll be sitting right in front of it (24” plenty), or further back in the room (go as big as possible).

[Kyuuseishu]

Originally Posted by Slacky

I was thinking of getting him a 27 inch or would that be to big?

The new psu turned up today so I've fitted it. Everything comes on apart from the led fans, the lights work but they don't spin. Do I have to get lead to plug them into as I've only got 2 system fan slots on the motherboard but I've got 4 fans

What is the motherboard? The fans should plug directly into the 3 pin fan headers on the motherboard. Since you only have 2 headers you will need a splitter to use all 4. I suggest max 2 per header. You can go into the bios of the PC to check what the fan settings are, best to find a guide for the specific manufacturer bios to do this.

Another options is potentially using a fan controller which would allow all 4 to be used without using the fan headers as they would all plug into the controller, albeit you would have to manually control the fan speed.

In terms of monitor size, like Teaston said, if he is close then 24 would be fine, further away you would want bigger. I will note that I wouldn't go higher than 24 inch for 1080p, I personally would want to be looking at 1440p at that point as the bigger you go the image quality degrades as the effective pixel size becomes noticable.

[Slacky]

Is an RGB controller different to a fan controller ?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by Slacky

Is an RGB controller different to a fan controller ?

Yes it’s for RGB LED’s.

[1966-TR4]

Originally Posted by teaston

Oh it's an SFC PSU, that's unlucky. Also 380w is a bit low for a graphics card, I'd get one of at least 500w with a single 12v rail, and from a decent make like Corsair, EVGA or cooler master.

I highly recommend Corsair:

Corsair VS550 550 W Active PFC 80 PLUS Certified Power Supply Unit - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078XXNC..._ZeRXDb4P7K9AJ

teaston Are you, perchance, playing RDR2 on PC just now? Did you happen to hitch a ride on a stolen train last night?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by 1966-TR4

teaston Are you, perchance, playing RDR2 on PC just now? Did you happen to hitch a ride on a stolen train last night?

No mate, I have got it on xbox but not played it for months.

[1966-TR4]

Originally Posted by teaston

No mate, I have got it on xbox but not played it for months.

Ah. The reason I ask is that a player by the name of T_Easton sporting a beard boarded my train last night, I thought perhaps it was your rootin' tootin' alter ego.

[F20MAW73]

Can anyone recommend a decent desktop / gaming PC for £1,000 please??

This is a Chirstmas present so want something off the shelf.

I haven't got the time or knowlege to build something.

[SuperHamz]

Originally Posted by F20MAW73

Can anyone recommend a decent desktop / gaming PC for £1,000 please??

This is a Chirstmas present so want something off the shelf.

I haven't got the time or knowlege to build something.

MSI Trident, I'd get this if I wasn't building my own one currently

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/comput...94986-pdt.html

[gelogelo]

Originally Posted by F20MAW73

Can anyone recommend a decent desktop / gaming PC for £1,000 please??

This is a Chirstmas present so want something off the shelf.

I haven't got the time or knowlege to build something.

I'd recommend buying a prebuilt pc from: https://www.scan.co.uk/shop/gaming

if you're in doubt of the prices you can always copy the build and use this website to see how much it would cost to buy all the parts and build your self: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

i built my own pc but imo its worth paying £100-200 extra for a prebuilt if you don't know what you're doing for peace of mind and warranty

Overclockers uk is decent for prebuilt too(customer service is good until something goes bad)

I would avoid Awd-it.co.uk (recommend it to a friend who bought a pc for £850, the build was rushed and pc arrived faulty.)

[F20MAW73]

Originally Posted by SuperHamz

MSI Trident, I'd get this if I wasn't building my own one currently

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/comput...94986-pdt.html

Thanks mate.

Is the Gaming PC you have recommend better than this one I have been looking at?

https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/view/Fusion-Pro-S/

[F20MAW73]

Originally Posted by gelogelo

I'd recommend buying a prebuilt pc from: https://www.scan.co.uk/shop/gaming

if you're in doubt of the prices you can always copy the build and use this website to see how much it would cost to buy all the parts and build your self: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/

i built my own pc but imo its worth paying £100-200 extra for a prebuilt if you don't know what you're doing for peace of mind and warranty

Overclockers uk is decent for prebuilt too(customer service is good until something goes bad)

I would avoid Awd-it.co.uk (recommend it to a friend who bought a pc for £850, the build was rushed and pc arrived faulty.)

Thanks I will take a good look at this.