Hi All,
I am a Dad trying to buy a New Desktop PC ever to my Son after his GSCE result (please don't ask ... hahaha)
I'm totally out of budget but promises are promises, if I can save some pound please tell me.
I need your advice and/or recommendations please
I was also thinking of a 2nd hand one but I don't know if it's worth it
* I have a monitor
this is his first gaming PC, This is the Desktop PC configuration that my son sent me :
(£630)
Case: PCS 3601 CASE
Processor (CPU): Intel® Core™ i3 Quad Core Processor i3-10100 (3.60GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard: GIGABYTE B560 HD3 (rev. 1.0) : LGA1200, DDR4, USB 3.2, PCIe 4.0 (Special Offer)
Memory (RAM): 8GB PCS PRO DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 4GB)
Graphics Card: 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GT 1030 - DVI, HDMI
1st Storage Drive: 1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive: 512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3300 MB/R, 2200 MB/W)
Power Supply: CORSAIR 450W CV SERIES™ CV-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable: 1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling: STANDARD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste: STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card: ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card: 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card: WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options: MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System: Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language: United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media: Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software: FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus: Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser: Microsoft® Edge
Warranty: 3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery: STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time: Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days
Welcome Book: PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Many Thanks for your time.
Pablo
Manchester
I am a Dad trying to buy a New Desktop PC ever to my Son after his GSCE result (please don't ask ... hahaha)
I'm totally out of budget but promises are promises, if I can save some pound please tell me.
I need your advice and/or recommendations please
I was also thinking of a 2nd hand one but I don't know if it's worth it
* I have a monitor
this is his first gaming PC, This is the Desktop PC configuration that my son sent me :
(£630)
Case: PCS 3601 CASE
Processor (CPU): Intel® Core™ i3 Quad Core Processor i3-10100 (3.60GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard: GIGABYTE B560 HD3 (rev. 1.0) : LGA1200, DDR4, USB 3.2, PCIe 4.0 (Special Offer)
Memory (RAM): 8GB PCS PRO DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 4GB)
Graphics Card: 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GT 1030 - DVI, HDMI
1st Storage Drive: 1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive: 512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3300 MB/R, 2200 MB/W)
Power Supply: CORSAIR 450W CV SERIES™ CV-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable: 1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling: STANDARD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste: STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card: ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card: 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card: WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options: MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System: Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language: United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media: Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software: FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus: Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser: Microsoft® Edge
Warranty: 3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery: STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time: Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days
Welcome Book: PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Many Thanks for your time.
Pablo
Manchester