Hi all,
I am currently doing a little investigating into a PC build for a friend. He is looking to build a new PC for home and doesn't have much knowledge on the subject, but has a $1100(AUS) budget. I have detailed all the specs / requirements below and if anyone is able to input some advice / parts list (I am familiar with part picker) that'd be a great help.
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 weeks from today.
Budget Range: $1100 AUS. ($50 either way is OK, doesn't need to be to the dollar)
System Usage: Mainly music / movies / possibly World of Warcraft.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: Graphics card / Motherboard / RAM / PSU / CPU / Optical drive / Case / Monitor / HDD (NO SSD Required)
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anywhere is fine as long as it is based in Australia.
Location: City, State/Region, Country: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Parts Preferences: I understand that AMD is a much preferred brand when looking at lower budget builds, so I am expecting to see a few AMD builds posted. I am completely OK with that and the best bang I can get for my friends $1100, is what I am chasing. No intel / amd fanboy here.
Overclocking: No - never. Not required.
SLI or Crossfire: No - never. Not required.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 I'd say?
Additional Comments: This computer will be hooked up to a Bravia 55" Smart TV occasionally. (LED I believe if that makes a difference) So I am not sure if any additional / specific components are affected or required because of this. But just if all posters could keep this in mind that'd be great thanks.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: His old PC (which he bought about 7 years ago) has a friend motherboard and is looking to just build his own so that he can have something he is familiar with (Also this is a nice practice run for me as I am looking to create my own build in a months time
)
Thanks to all that reply to this thread, all input is greatly appreciated, hopefully I can get some good feedback and look at ordering this for him very soon.
Regards,
Kodie.
EDIT: I have done a little research in AMD builds and have come up with this for $1100. Any feedback is much appreciated.
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5ghz 6-core processor - $135.00 PCCaseGear
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P AM3+ / AM3 - $119.00 PCCaseGear
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR-1600 - $98.00 CPL Online
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM - $75.00 Scorptec
Video card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB - $309.00 PCCaseGear
Case: Coolermaster HAF 912 ATX Mid tower - $82.00 CPL Online
PSU: Silverstone strider Essential 500W - $59.00 PCCaseGear
Optical: LG CH12LS28 Blu-ray reader - $59.00 PCCaseGear
Monitor: ASUS VXH238H 23.0" Monitor - $179.00 PCCaseGear
Total Cost: $1115.00
Give me feedback guys I'd greatly appreciate it!
I am currently doing a little investigating into a PC build for a friend. He is looking to build a new PC for home and doesn't have much knowledge on the subject, but has a $1100(AUS) budget. I have detailed all the specs / requirements below and if anyone is able to input some advice / parts list (I am familiar with part picker) that'd be a great help.
Approximate Purchase Date: 2 weeks from today.
Budget Range: $1100 AUS. ($50 either way is OK, doesn't need to be to the dollar)
System Usage: Mainly music / movies / possibly World of Warcraft.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: Graphics card / Motherboard / RAM / PSU / CPU / Optical drive / Case / Monitor / HDD (NO SSD Required)
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anywhere is fine as long as it is based in Australia.
Location: City, State/Region, Country: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Parts Preferences: I understand that AMD is a much preferred brand when looking at lower budget builds, so I am expecting to see a few AMD builds posted. I am completely OK with that and the best bang I can get for my friends $1100, is what I am chasing. No intel / amd fanboy here.
Overclocking: No - never. Not required.
SLI or Crossfire: No - never. Not required.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 I'd say?
Additional Comments: This computer will be hooked up to a Bravia 55" Smart TV occasionally. (LED I believe if that makes a difference) So I am not sure if any additional / specific components are affected or required because of this. But just if all posters could keep this in mind that'd be great thanks.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: His old PC (which he bought about 7 years ago) has a friend motherboard and is looking to just build his own so that he can have something he is familiar with (Also this is a nice practice run for me as I am looking to create my own build in a months time
)Thanks to all that reply to this thread, all input is greatly appreciated, hopefully I can get some good feedback and look at ordering this for him very soon.
Regards,
Kodie.
EDIT: I have done a little research in AMD builds and have come up with this for $1100. Any feedback is much appreciated.
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5ghz 6-core processor - $135.00 PCCaseGear
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P AM3+ / AM3 - $119.00 PCCaseGear
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR-1600 - $98.00 CPL Online
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM - $75.00 Scorptec
Video card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB - $309.00 PCCaseGear
Case: Coolermaster HAF 912 ATX Mid tower - $82.00 CPL Online
PSU: Silverstone strider Essential 500W - $59.00 PCCaseGear
Optical: LG CH12LS28 Blu-ray reader - $59.00 PCCaseGear
Monitor: ASUS VXH238H 23.0" Monitor - $179.00 PCCaseGear
Total Cost: $1115.00
Give me feedback guys I'd greatly appreciate it!
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