1500AUD pc build (pc only)

[heggenator]

I want to build my first ever pc to switch from console gaming. Started out with an 800AUD budget but figured it wasn’t enough for a gaming build. I’m not against buying used parts or buying a full pc, can anybody help me?
(Approximate Purchase Date: 1-6months

Budget Range: 1500-1800AUD (before shipping, but would like to still stay within)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, internet surfing, watching movies

Are you buying a monitor: No



Parts to Upgrade: N/A (buying)

Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: avoid dodgy sites please

Location: ACT

Parts Preferences: i7 processed if possible but if other ryzen 5 and at least a GTX 1060

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: I don’t know but I’m guessing 1080p
Additional Comments: easy access for upgrades, quiet and maybe a window and some lights.)

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

you could have a look here : https://au.pcpartpicker.com/builds/#X=124661,179641

lots of different builds based on mid-high end CPU's/Gpu's, the rest of the components will be pretty much the same.

I would be looking for anything from a Ryzen 5 1600x and above from AMD, and an Intel i5-8600k or above. GPU wise, anything with a GTX1060 or RX580 and above will be great for gaming @1080p 60hz. Going with systems with better CPU's and GPU's will get anywhere from 20-40% extra performance, but will be limited but the monitor you choose. For 1080p @60hz though, the aforementioned cards will max out pretty much every game, bar 1 or two.

 

[vapour]

your monitor is very likely 1080p 60hz from your description.
I will get this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($264.00 @ Shopping Express)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($114.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($285.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($110.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($439.00 @ IJK)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($118.00 @ Shopping Express)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($124.00 @ Shopping Express)
Case Fan: Phanteks - PH-F120SP_WLED 54.4 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1610.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-25 06:14 AEDT+1100

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

+1^ Vapour, I'm begginning to believe you live for these build posts :*)

 

[heggenator]

Do you know if the origin PCs on Amazon are any good?

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from heggenator : "1500AUD pc build/ buy"

I want to build my first ever pc to switch from console gaming. Started out with an 800AUD budget but figured it wasn’t enough for a gaming build. I’m not against buying used parts or buying a full pc, can anybody help me?

Follow up this thread after reading the structure in this thread with the necessary details. We'll followup with necessary suggestions.

Approximate Purchase Date: 1-6months

Budget Range: 1500-1800AUD (before shipping, but would like to still stay within)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, internet surfing, watching movies

Are you buying a monitor: No



Parts to Upgrade: N/A (buying)

Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: avoid dodgy sites please

Location: ACT

Parts Preferences: i7 processed if possible but if other ryzen 5 and at least a GTX 1060

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: I don’t know but I’m guessing 1080p
Additional Comments: easy access for upgrades, quiet and maybe a window and some lights.

 

[heggenator]

Or this one in particular? Origin PC Neuron Esports Pro OPCEPI7 Desktop Gaming PC (Intel i7 7700 4.2GHz, Nvidia 6GB GTX 1060, 8GB DDR4, 120GB SSD, 1TB HDD, Windows 10 Home Edition)

 

[heggenator]

Wait wut

 

[vapour]

prebuilts need to charge margins and buy cheap parts for key components like psu. I won't recommend.

 

[heggenator]

The thing is it means you can get a better GPU