Gaming PC Build

[leighton180]

Could anyone link or list parts to a good PC build? My budget is around $550 (NZD)
I want the PC to play GTA V, The forest, Far cry 5 (If it is good enough) and some other mid tier games.

If you could list me an entire cheap gaming PC or even a good Pre-built It would be more than appreciated.
Thanks

 

[dontlistentome]

Right now is an expensive time to build a computer. Buying a pre-built is probably the most cost effective way to go if you're on a budget and must buy a computer now. In general, for the kinds of games you list you will need a quad core CPU, 8gb system ram, and a 1050 Ti or better videocard. You can run those games with less than that but then performance will suffer and you'll need to start making compromises in settings/resolution/framerate.

 

[leighton180]

What pre built PC could I buy with around 550? Because maybe I could wait for a sale and buy this: https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GTX-1050-TI-4G/dp/B01M27X836/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1516796718&sr=8-14&keywords=GeForce%2BGTX%2B1050%2BTi&th=1

 

[Gadhar]

From what I can see you won't find a new system for your budget. I took a look at Newegg for NZ and the systems in your price point are not worth even considering. You may have to check the used market I don't know what you guys use in NZ for online classifieds, but you may want to look there. I would say wait, but there is no way to know when the prices may come back in line. Just to add, I went on PCPartpicker and using the absolute minimum for a system was almost 900 dollars NZ. https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/6NF4tJ Sorry mate, but looks like buying new right now is not in the stars. Good luck

 

[pete_101]

As above, you would be best to buy a used system, on trademe I often see good deals.....I might even put my current computer on there soon....just waiting for the price of new graphic cards to become more realistic.

 

[mazboy]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from leighton180 : "Best Pre built"

Looking for a good Pre-built gaming PC under $600 (NZD) Would like to play The Forest, possibly GTA V and also Farcry 5. I would like it to run The Forest flawlessly at fairly high settings
If you know a good prebuilt with good gaming capability please tell me.

I've had great success with Dell desktops. Their pricing is very competitive and they run an excellent customer service center (and no, I don't work for them...). They own the Alienware brand of gaming computers, but you can make do with a medium/medium-high end business computer (high-end XPS line) and save considerable money.

But I have no idea if they service NZ!

BTW...for $600NZD, I hope you already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse...

 

[pete_101]

This seems like a good deal, an i3-7100 plus an Asus GTX 1050ti, 8GB RAM with Windows 10 and a 12 month warranty. Reserve met, next bid $580. https://www.trademe.co.nz/computers/desktops/no-monitor/auction-1525544191.htm?rsqid=11911cab27d348ac9ede1d5a0fa50b82