PC Review (bought in 2013)

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Had to buy a computer for myself as I didn't want to use my fathers all the time, so I saved up and bought my first computer back in November 2013.

The computer has been working fine for me. One annoying thing is that I have trouble with a noisy fan on the top of the case that I've never sorted out.

I had to change the GPU as one of the fans had packed up, I was recommended the GTX 6GB 1060 Zotac and has been working perfectly. Even the temperature has been seriously cooler than the AMD GPU.

I've only cleaned the computer a few times because I'm nervous about taking everything out.

I'll be upgrading to a new computer at some point, but not in a rush.


CasePCS TRAIL-BREAKER 7206B BLACK CASE
Processor (CPU)Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-4670 (3.4GHz) 6MB Cache
MotherboardASUS® Z87M-PLUS: m-ATX, USB3.0, SATA 6.0, XFIRE
Memory (RAM)8GB KINGSTON HYPER-X GENESIS DUAL-DDR3 1600MHz, X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT)
Graphics Card3GB AMD RADEON™ R9 280X - DVI, HDMI, DP - DX® 11, Eyefinity 4 Capable
2nd Graphics CardNONE
1st Storage Drive1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
2nd Storage DriveNONE
RAIDNONE
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
2nd DVD/BLU-RAY DriveNONE
External Hard DriveNONE
Memory Card ReaderINTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power SupplyCORSAIR 550W VS SERIES™ VS-550 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable1 x 2 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor CoolingSuper Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler
Sound CardONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless Network Card10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
Wireless Router/HomePlugsNONE
USB/Thunderbolt OptionsMIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
4G ModuleNONE, I WILL BE USING BROADBAND
FirewireNONE
TV CardNONE
Operating SystemGenuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
Windows Recovery MediaWindows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) DVD with paper sleeve
Office SoftwareNO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-VirusBULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY V2013 - 1 Year + 5GB Online Backup
MonitorAOC 21.5" WIDESCREEN LED TFT - 1920 x 1080, 5MS, D-Sub, DVI-D
 

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Martinr36

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Had to buy a computer for myself as I didn't want to use my fathers all the time, so I saved up and bought my first computer back in November 2013.

The computer has been working fine for me. One annoying thing is that I have trouble with a noisy fan on the top of the case that I've never sorted out.

I had to change the GPU as one of the fans had packed up, I was recommended the GTX 6GB 1060 Zotac and has been working perfectly. Even the temperature has been seriously cooler than the AMD GPU.

I've only cleaned the computer a few times because I'm nervous about taking everything out.

I'll be upgrading to a new computer at some point, but not in a rush.


Surprising how things change in a month and a half :ROFLMAO: (y)
 
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