1st time build pc - need some advice

[shezzowicked]

Gday,
I would like to ask someone for an advice building a budget pc....Around AUD600-700$ or can do 800 (save up more)...In most cases ive been using laptops (old). SO, i decided to save up and thinking building my 1st pc and i want to experience it from start to finish. At the moment, i have bitfeninx prodigy black (new in a box) given from my cousin. He bought it, but he never used it - probably doesnt have time(i think he was thinking buliding one too)...but he just give it to me. so, its a bargain!!!...also, got some mice and 24" lcd monitor. So, task for the pc will be just basic stuff and i do use cs6 adobe suite (illustrator/ dreamweaver/ photoshop).
No need for overclocking pc...just for daily use...i do often play games on pc...gaming specs would be good not to the extreme gaming. SO, please i need some advice, tips, comments, ideas, options or even parts list of building pc...
Thank you very much, and i would be appreciate.
shaunr

 

[ohyouknow]

Since you have a mini itx case you would need a mini itx motherboard. Not sure about the exact prices in your neck of the woods but here are some reference items to consider.

motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157311

CPU, can vary depending on your budget. This is a lower end i5 which will do everything you need. Can move up to a 3570k should you want to overclock, although a bit more pricey.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116781

Graphics card, I'd probably go with Nvidia for you, but you can go Radeon as well. 660 is a nice card but you can get 650TI Boost for virtually same performance.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130825

PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027

8gb RAM 1333 or 1600 speed. Doesn't really matter imo.
DVD drive, if you want.
Single 1TB HDD. $80.
Copy of Windows ~$100

This would run around $800 U.S. So there might be price differences on your end. Let me know. But this is a general route that I would choose based on your needs.

I would price up an AMD system but they don't have any AM3+ itx boards that I know. Good Luck. Hope this helps.

 

[shezzowicked]

thanks for the reply...ive looked into it maybe this aftrenoon. Some of the websites that i look into it are...Umart, MSY, Techbuy, PC case gear...