Is this a good computer?

[Muzzles56]

Please note that I have NO experience with building PCs, or even PC specs. I dont know what is good and what's not so dont go PC Riddler on me please.

I went to a local PC shop "Currys" and found a nice little computer that was supposedly "High spec". I only knew what the processor, RAM, hard drive space and graphics card was. I just picked other stuff I thought would work. It was £1300 in the shop so hopefully this is the same (If not better)



Notes:
 
There is no price difference between windows 7 and windows 8 on the site. I tried windows 8 for a bit and quite liked it.
I have no idea what a PSU is in-depth. I chose the cheapest one.
They are the only wireless keyboard/mice things there. I had to buy the set otherwise I couldnt get a wireless keyboard.
There are several types of i5 processors with different prices. The choice scared me so I just chose one randomly.
I was told that an i5 processor is the best thing for gaming for a small price. Is this right?

CHANGES:

Changed the PSU to a Xigmatek 500W PSU
8GB gaming RAM 10 16GB Transcend 1333MHz RAM
Go here if you want to recreate it and make some good changes.

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[pwnfulz]

Is good.

[SpreadsPlague]

It's not very good for the price. PSU is your power supply - do NOT cheap out on that.

[Muzzles56]

It's not very good for the price. PSU is your power supply - do NOT cheap out on that.

I just recreated one found in the store, but most components were not listed. Its £400 cheaper though which I think it sweet

[Fluff-is-back]

As plague said, spend a little more on the power supply. I recommend either Cooler master, Corsair or OCZ.

[Muzzles56]

Im concerned about the motherboard. Is it suitable/good? I just chose one that was rather cheap.

If anybody has a better rig, could you post it for me? I'd like to see multiple opinions and ideas

[dorkdotdan]

Wtf is "Gaming Ram"?

You can get 8GB of "Regular Ram" for half that.

Also, Windows 8 is a poor choice and who the forget needs a terabyte of drive space? That's a lot of research.

Side note, SSDs are much faster than Hard Drives, albeit more expensive.

[Muzzles56]

Wtf is "Gaming Ram"?

You can get 8GB of "Regular Ram" for half that.

Also, Windows 8 is a poor choice and who the forget needs a terabyte of drive space? That's a lot of research.

i'd also like to know what gaming ram is

i tried out windows 8 and I quite like it, based on my time using it. There's no price difference, so I thought I might as well

This thing is gonna be used mainly for playing and creating games. I also download a lot of stuff (not research)

[dorkdotdan]

i'd also like to know what gaming ram is

i tried out windows 8 and I quite like it, based on my time using it. There's no price difference, so I thought I might as well

This thing is gonna be used mainly for playing and creating games. I also download a lot of stuff (not research)

It appears as if the only difference in the ram is the price and bus speed, which isn't incredibly important. Also, If you just install a free distro of linux ( I recommend Fedora) and download the program called WINE you can use windows programs/games of any sorts sometimes even faster than on a windows computer.

Also, I seriously recommend buying a Solid State Drive over a hard drive. They are incredibly faster.

[Muzzles56]

It appears as if the only difference in the ram is the price and bus speed, which isn't incredibly important. Also, If you just install a free distro of linux ( I recommend Fedora) and download the program called WINE you can play windows programs of any sorts sometimes even faster than on a windows computer.

Well I've changed the RAM then. I dont trust myself with many things like that. Im scared of linux

[dorkdotdan]

Well I've changed the RAM then. I dont trust myself with many things like that. Im scared of linux

If you want I can write you out step by step instructions how to install almost any distro of linux.

If you don't I don't mind.

[Muzzles56]

If you want I can write you out step by step instructions how to install almost any distro of linux.

If you don't I don't mind.

I think I should just stick with the basics

[dorkdotdan]

I think I should just stick with the basics

ok fine.

Moral of story, replace RAM and upgrade PSU and you have a good system.

[dkamm65]

Use this PC builder instead:

http://pcpartpicker.com

It will tell you the best place to buy all the parts, and if there are combo deals that will save you money. Try recreating the build in the OP and submit it to www.reddit.com/r/buildapc. They'll tell you what you can replace to optimize cost:perfomance. They'll even help you build it yourself, should you build it yourself. I suspect it will save you a good deal of money.

[Ben Grapevine]

You could run all the current games but your power supply is going to limit how much you can overclock in the future