Sim Racing Computer

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Hello!
I'm considering buying a midrange pc to try some PC sims like GTR2, rFactor 2 etc, but I'm really struggling to find the right sort of computer! I've got a budget of about £400-£500 for the PC itself. If there's anyone with an idea of the required specs who knows a particular model to look at, or a good custom pc shop (with a 'simple' website) please let me know! :)
 
Any computer is good for you that has an Intel Core i5 (Ivy Bridge or Haswell), Gtx 760 or Radeon 7950 and 8Gb of RAM.
 
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/index.php

great shop, been using it for years. great service, competitive prices

they sell pre-built quality systems at different price points, but better to build it yourself to save some £. it's actually very easy, unless you don't know how to use a screwdriver

the site has a forum section which is very active. plenty of knowledgeable people there to give you great advice about specs, parts, how to build etc... http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/ just start a "spec me" thread in the general section with your budget and what you plan on using it for (also do you need screen, OS, keyboard etc...) I knew nothing about computers and decided to build my own years ago, it was easier than I ever thought, it's cheaper, you choose better components than any retail pre-built system for same price. once you build your own PCs you never go back to buying pre-built. it's that easy and better

I can't give you specs since I don't play those games, and not up to date on latest hardware since been over a year since I upgraded anything on my PC. but I doubt you need a beast of a computer to play them, unless you want triple screen, plan on adding lots of peripherals and addon apps running simultaneously
 
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lunarwolf
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/index.phpit's actually very easy, unless you don't know how to use a screwdriver
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Yes assembling a computer is very easy, b-b-but its those pesky aborted failed timed out installations that cause crashes and not to ment[System Error]Code (0499)
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Edit: Sorry, I am back, I had to restart. I must have some kind of network err- [User Deleted]
 
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aborted installations?

really not difficult. if you can install a game, you can install an OS

just pop in the OS install disk, select a drive for install, activate OS key. Update windows. job done. no 3rd party bloatware
 
Thank you all, you've been really helpful. I didn't realise how close the Overclockers shop was to me, so I visited them today. I've pretty much nailed down a spec now! :)
 

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