Choosing the case to suit the look and design you want to create depending on whether the PC is for Business , Home or Gaming. You will find hundreds of case options listed below. Slide along the banner to see the different models available and then click to see more images. 

Each case listed has been chosen to suit the pc component options listed in the drop down menus to ensure compatability.

All of our cases are designed to offer style and long life for many years to come and are therefore covered with either a 2 or 3 Year Hardware Warranty.

PROCESSOR (CPU)

The Processor (CPU) is the single most important choice when designing your desktop pc or laptop. The choices are cores , threads , speed and cache and you will see this information displayed when you click the image of the processor you have chosen from the dropdown menu.

Processers with 2 Cores are designed for home , business and gaming and offer a low cost solution for a basic or entry level PC however for gaming pcs with dedicated graphics cards it is recommended to have a CPU with 4 Cores or more.

For high end gaming and graphics Workstations processors with 4 Cores or more are a necessity as the GPU on the Graphics card will be limited in performance is installed in a PC with a Dual Core processor.

Choosing a high end dedicated graphics card means you must then consider the performance of the processor.

3D Rendering , AutoCad and Animation Workstations requires a processor with as minimum of 4 Cores.

Threads can be considered as software cores and your operating system can share the workload between the threads which will further improve performance.

It is also important to consider the amount of cache on a processor when making your decision as this can affect the performance of the processor. If for example two CPUs have a speed per core of 3.0Ghz with CPU 1 having 10k of cache and CPU 2 having 20k of cache the faster CPU will be CPU 2. This is more important for Graphics Workstations that Home or Gaming PCs.

 PROCESSOR COOLING

There are 2 option when it comes to cooling the processor with the first being air cooled and the second being liquid cooled. 

AirCooling is a fan with a heatsink which cools the processor. Intel and AMD have their own factory designs that offer basic cooling however you will see high end cooling solutions listed from other manufacturers and these coolers are designed to lower the temperature of the processor which increases the performance and reliabity of the processor. You will also see cosmetic options such as red leds , blue leds and RGB leds. If you want to match the colour of the leds on your case you can select a cooler combination that suits. Air Cooling is recommends for home , business and low to medium end gaming pcs.

Liquid Cooling offers increased cooling for better performance and reliability. The liquid cooling solution has a sealed resorvoir containing the cooling liquid and the pump will circulate the liquid in a closed loop system which cools the processor through a block that sits on top of the processor. Liquid Cooling is designed to reduce the temperature of the processor and this can increase the potential for overclocking the processor in high end gaming systems. Liquid cooling solutions also offer lower noise over air coolers. Liquid cooling is recommended for high end gaming pcs and workstations.

MOTHERBOARDS

The motherboard ( also known as mainboard) is an important part of your PC and is where the memory , processor , hard drives and processor are connected to. The motherboard will have a chipset and a socket to suit the processor and memory slots to suit the graphics card. The difference between motherboad options will be chipset and ports. Entry level motherboard will have fewer slots for memory , hard drives as well as USB and other expansion ports.

When choosing a motherboard please remember to plan ahead as the motherboard is a fundamental component and upgrading it in the future will be costly.

For Low to Mid Range Gaming & Entry Level Home & Business PCs you should only require 2 memory slots ( Max 16GB ) and 1 x 16X PCI-E Slot ( Graphics Card ) and 6 x SATA Ports ( HDDs and SDDs ) however if you plan to have more than 16GB of memory or multiple graphics cards you will require a higher specification motherboard that has the extra slots.

For Mid to High Range Gaming and Business Workstations it is recommended that you choose a motherboard with 4 memory slots or more.

Modern motherboards to suit AMD Ryzen and Intel 7th & 8th Generation processors will have 2 ( Max 32GB ) or 4 (Max 64GB) slots. If you require more than 64GB you will find Intel X299 and AMD Threadripper which will have up to 8 (128GB Max) slots.

If you click on the motherboard image on the PC Configurator page you will find detailed information on each motherboard including memory slots , expansion ports , usb ports , etc..

RAM (RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY) is important to all desktop pcs and laptops. The more memory installed in your system the more information can be processed simultanously. This means the your applications for gaming and productivity run faster based on the amount of memory installed in your system.

DDR4 system memory installed in our PCs is manufactured by Crucial or Adata and if covered for up to 3 years under the terms of our hardware warranty.

We recommend 4GB for Home or Business PCs as the minimum and 8GB as the minimum for Performance Gaming PCs. Graphics Workstations or High End Gaming PCs should have 16GB for optimum performance.

The speed of the memory is less important with low to mid range PCs and Laptops however with high end Graghics Workstations & Gaming PCs the speed of the memory will marginally improve performance. If your PC has integrated graphics it is important to consider higher speed memory to improve the performance of the graphics on the system as the graphics processor shares the system memory. 

ECC VS NON ECC Memory. ECC Stands for Error Correcting Code and for Home , Gaming & Business Desktop PCs NON ECC memory is standard and offers reliable performance. ECC memory is primarily used in high end Intel Xeon Workstations and Servers and offers a level of protection which is not required by most users. 

LATENCY. The lower the number the better the performance. CAS-LATENCY refers to the delay time between the moment a memory controller tells the memory module to access a particualr column on the memory module and the moment the data from the given array location is available to the memory modules output pins. It is not imporant to understand this and just remember the lower the number the better the performance.

HEAT SPEADER. Heat Spreaders / heat sinks on memory modules is designed to lower the temeprature and increase the life and reliability of the memory module. If a PC will be turned on an in operation continiously then the heat spreader would be considered a requirement. If however the PC is for normal home , business or gaming use this is an optional extra.

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Optimized, stable drivers with a predictable cadence, ISV certifications with over 100 professional applications and helpful tools for IT management are just some of  the benefits of having Quadro in your system.

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Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drives are a storage solution that can be used to store data such as video files , documents and applications as well as operating as your Boot Drive for Windows 10.

3.5" Hard Disk Drives offer low cost per Gigabyte over Solid State Drives and therefore offer an ideal solution for all types of PCs and Workstations.

The advantages of 3.5" Hard Disks drives are reliability and vast storage capability up to 12 Terabytes of a single drive.

The disadvantages over SSD ( Solid State Drives ) is access speeds and therefore the ideal solution for extra performance is to have a small SSD drive which will be used for Windows and Applications and then use the 3.5" Hard disk to store your data.

If you only have one drive in your PC then that drive should be a Hard Disk Drive which will give you vast storage space and reliability for many years.

STORAGE

All of your files, programs, music and videos are held on a storage drive. There are four major kinds to choose from:

HARD DISK DRIVES

More commonly known as Hard Drives, HDDs are mechanical disk drives used for storing large amounts of data. The vast majority of PCs have an HDD, the only thing to consider when choosing one is how much space you need.

SOLID STATE DRIVES

An SSD is a much faster version of a hard drive. Rather than having a mechanical disk, it has digital flash memory, like a USB pen. The only drawback is that SSDs have lower capacities than hard drives; that's why the most common set-up we see, and certainly the one we recommend, utilises both types of drive: an SSD to store Windows, your games and your programs, and then a larger hard drive to store all your documents, music, pictures and videos. There is minimal benefit to loading such small files from an SSD, but booting Windows and your programs from the SSD will be noticeably faster, so it's the best of both worlds

HYBRID DRIVES

A Solid State Hybrid Drive is, as it sounds, a combination between the two main types of drive. It's a mechanical hard drive with a small amount of solid state memory included. Your PC then allocates the files automatically, so to the user, the only difference between a hybrid drive and a normal drive is a slight speed boost..

Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drives are a storage solution that can be used to store data such as video files , documents and applications as well as operating as your Boot Drive for Windows 10.

3.5" Hard Disk Drives offer low cost per Gigabyte over Solid State Drives and therefore offer an ideal solution for all types of PCs and Workstations.

The advantages of 3.5" Hard Disks drives are reliability and vast storage capability up to 12 Terabytes of a single drive.

The disadvantages over SSD ( Solid State Drives ) is access speeds and therefore the ideal solution for extra performance is to have a small SSD drive which will be used for Windows and Applications and then use the 3.5" Hard disk to store your data.

If you only have one drive in your PC then that drive should be a Hard Disk Drive which will give you vast storage space and reliability for many years.

SOLID STATE DRIVES ( SSD )

Solid State Drives (SSD) drives offer vastly faster data transfer over traditional 2.5" and 3.5" Hard Disk Drives adding an SSD to your PC or Laptop is improve the performance when used as your Boot Drive for Windows 10.

An SSD drives consists or flash memory chips and has no moving parts were a traditional drive internally has platters and and moving heads. 

The main disadvantage of the SSD is the storage space is small when compared to traditional Hard Disk Drives however the speed advantage far outweighs the space limitation.

The SSD can be used to only have your Windows 10 Installation and your Applications installed on it which will reduce the space required and at the same time vastly improve the performance of your PC.

SSD drives are available in two types with the first being a 2.5" SSD which connects to your PC through an Internal SATA slot and the second type connects internally into an M.2 Slot. The Sata version is limited to 6GB/s with the M.2 having a theoretical speed of up to 32GB/s.

The best performance is to have your Windows 10 Installation on an M.2 SSD which is offer blistering fast speed booting and within Windows Application.

The Inclusion of an SSD drive will improve the performance for Gaming , Home , Educational and Business use.

If your PC or Workstation will be used for graphics it is recommended that the Windows 10 Installation be on the SSD and the data stored on a secondary Hard Disk Drive.

SOLID STATE DRIVES ( SSD )

Solid State Drives (SSD) drives offer vastly faster data transfer over traditional 2.5" and 3.5" Hard Disk Drives adding an SSD to your PC or Laptop is improve the performance when used as your Boot Drive for Windows 10.

An SSD drives consists or flash memory chips and has no moving parts were a traditional drive internally has platters and and moving heads. 

The main disadvantage of the SSD is the storage space is small when compared to traditional Hard Disk Drives however the speed advantage far outweighs the space limitation.

The SSD can be used to only have your Windows 10 Installation and your Applications installed on it which will reduce the space required and at the same time vastly improve the performance of your PC.

SSD drives are available in two types with the first being a 2.5" SSD which connects to your PC through an Internal SATA slot and the second type connects internally into an M.2 Slot. The Sata version is limited to 6GB/s with the M.2 having a theoretical speed of up to 32GB/s.

The best performance is to have your Windows 10 Installation on an M.2 SSD which is offer blistering fast speed booting and within Windows Application.

The Inclusion of an SSD drive will improve the performance for Gaming , Home , Educational and Business use.

If your PC or Workstation will be used for graphics it is recommended that the Windows 10 Installation be on the SSD and the data stored on a secondary Hard Disk Drive.

OPTICAL DRIVES

Optical Drives are DVD and BluRay drives and come in different versions such as DVD+RW which can read and write onto DVD discs . BluRay drives come in two versions with the first being a BluRay Combo drive which can read DVD and BluRay discs and write to DVD however a COMBO drive cannot write to a BluRay disc and the second being a BluRay Writer which can read and write to both DVD and BluRay discs.

Optical drives are fast disappearing from both desktop pcs and laptops as the technology has been superceeded by USB Memory drives and SD Memory Cards. 

When purchasing a desktop pc you can select to have a DVD or BluRay drive installed once the PC Case is designed to house the drive. If the PC Case does not house the drive you will see an option to purchase an external USB DVD or BluRay Drive that will connect to the USB port on your PC. 

If you are purchasing a modern laptop the only only is for an external USB DVD/BluRay.

If you want to play DVD Movies on your desktop PC or Laptop you will need a BluRay Combo Optical drive.

WIFI - WIRELESS

The options listed here are to add a PCI-E Internal Wifi Card to a desktop PC with speeds from 300Mbps to 1300Mbps.

The bigger the Mbps the faster the transfer rate between your router and your PC however the speed is limited by the maximum speed the router is capable of therefore if you install a 1300Mbps Wifi Card in your PC and your Router only supports 300Mbps then your maximum speed between the router and the PC will be 300Mbps.

Fibre broadband is available from 50Mbps to over 1000Mbps and therefore if you have a service capable of more than 300Mbps you should choose a Wifi card which matches your available speed. If you are in doubt a quick call to your internet service provider should answer the question of which wifi card to choose.

For Home , Gaming , Educational and Business applications the 300Mbps is more than sufficient for a smooth experience.

The Power Supply is an inportant part of your PC and care should be taken when chhosing which power supply is right for your intended use with the PC.

If your PC is intended for entry level gaming or home and office use then you can slect the ECO Range of PSUs from the options available in dropdown menu. 

If however you intend to use your PC for Mid to High Range Gaming or as a Business Workstation we would recommend choosing an 80+ Bronze Certified power supply or above. The wattage you require is based on the graphics card you have in your PC. Nvidia GeForce GT1030 , GTX1050 and GTX1050Ti as well as Radeon RX550 and RX560 graphics cards obtain their power through the motherboard and an ECO 500 Watt PSU will suffice however with more power hungry cards you will require an 80+ Certified PSU. You will see more information on this below.

Making the right choice will improve the performance and reliability of your system. The information below is a guide only.

The above Information is a guide only and if in doubt please contact us for further information.

WINDOWS 10

There are 2 different versions of Windows 10 available with the Home Edition for Home Users and the Professional Edition for Business users.

There are differences between the versions and click on the image below of each will answer questions. There are 2 major differences with Professional including more networking capability as well as BitLocker which is designed to protect your data through encryption.

We supply Genuine Windows 10 Editions and when ordered with your PC you will receive a DVD containing Windows 10 should you need to reinstall and also a COA ( Licence Code ) which we will attach to your PC.

When you order Windows 10 with your new PC or Laptop we will install Windows 10 as well as the latest device drivers and complete any required updates to ensure you get your PC in a ready to use state. 

We are registered with Microsoft and we only purchase our Windows products from Microsoft Appointed Distributors to ensure the autenticity of the product.

We recommend Windows 10 as an important choice when buying a new pc and should you select not to have us Install Windows 10 on your PC it is important that you ensure you will be install the correct version which is licensed for use on your PC.

We install Windows 10 64-Bit OEM Editions of both Home and Professional.

We offer either a 2 , 3 or 5 Year Warranty with our Custom Desktop PCs and Laptops.

Our 2 Year Warranty offers cover on all of the components (hardware) for 2 years along with Next Business Day Collection and Return with Nightline.ie as well as labour for the full 2 years.

Our 3 Year Warranty offers cover on all of the components (hardware) for 2 years however includes Next Business Day Collection and Return with Nightline.ie and labour for 3 Years.

Our 5 Year Warranty offers cover on all of the components (hardware) for 2 years however includes Next Business Day Collection and Return with Nightline.ie and labour for 5 Years.

Please note this is a hardware warranty only and does not cover reinstallations of Windows 10 , drivers , or third party applications.

We also Include Lifetime Technical Support with each system and should anything go wrong even outside of the warranty period you can contact us and we will endeavour to help.

We always here to help whether inside of outside of warranty and all of our PCs & Laptops come with Lifetime Technical support for no extra cost.