PC help.

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  1. Popsicle67

    Popsicle67 Active Member

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    I just googled them, and it appears you can get them in Mini-ITX kits.
     
    #21 Popsicle67, Oct 31, 2014
  2. xRandomLurker

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    But a Xeon costs moar.
     
    #22 xRandomLurker, Oct 31, 2014
  3. Siioh

    Siioh If you can read this, you're too far

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    Xeon processors are definitely more costly, but their sheer name gives an indication of the amount of processing power you can get by having even a lower grade E3.
     
    #23 Siioh, Oct 31, 2014
  4. xRandomLurker

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    But my budget is £500 up to £550 :(
     
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  5. Popsicle67

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    If you can't afford it, an i5 is fine, but Xeons are only about 30 pounds more.
     
    #25 Popsicle67, Oct 31, 2014
  6. xRandomLurker

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    What difference would it make?
     
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  7. Popsicle67

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    It's considerably more powerful.
     
    #27 Popsicle67, Oct 31, 2014
  8. xRandomLurker

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    :D Ok! I'll get it if I have the monies.
     
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  9. xRandomLurker

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    sori for necroing this thread BUT

    PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

    CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1220 V3 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£155.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
    Motherboard: MSI H87-G43 GAMING ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£70.93 @ Amazon UK)
    Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£54.36 @ CCL Computers)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£39.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (£128.56 @ Ebuyer)
    Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case (£28.79 @ Aria PC)
    Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£49.51 @ Amazon UK)
    Total: £527.61
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-08 20:16 GMT+0000

    Hopefully gonna order and build it near Christmas.
    Is there gonna be anything happening at Christmas on Minecraft and SKCraft Alice in general?
     
    #29 xRandomLurker, Nov 8, 2014
  10. xRandomLurker

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  12. Popsicle67

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    The first one is the best, the second is acceptable. Don't get the third one, AMD chips really aren't worthwhile.
     
    #32 Popsicle67, Nov 9, 2014
  13. xRandomLurker

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    Ok thanks :D ill still be saving money through Amazon. Hopefully building it around mid December.
     
    #33 xRandomLurker, Nov 9, 2014
  14. Pathaleon

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    You guys clearly don't know the difference between the Xeon E3 series and the i5/i7 cpus....
     
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  15. xRandomLurker

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    What's the difference?
     
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  17. Penagwin

    Penagwin Linux Servers are better then windows!

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    Make sure you get at least a 1080p monitor. I also recommend a matte finish, and at least a 21 inch screen.
     
    #37 Penagwin, Nov 14, 2014
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    And also I need a new Keyboard and mouse as my old one is ded and ageing. Hopefully something cheap and the keyboard is mini. I've looked every where. Also my desk mouse thing is 45cm by 15cm if that helps?
     
    #39 xRandomLurker, Nov 14, 2014
  20. Siioh

    Siioh If you can read this, you're too far

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    Comparing Xeon to i7, take a look at this, it clears up a lot about the debate and although it certainly doesn't explain every single singularity or difference, it absolutely nails the main ones. Very useful.
     
    #40 Siioh, Nov 15, 2014
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