Gaming PC 1000 NZ Dollar including OS and Monitor

JonasG · May 5, 2014

Hi,
What is the best gaming PC you could build with OS and monitor including?
It should not cost more then 1000 NZ Dollar and the websites should be in New Zealanad or can ship to NZ.
I am very new in building Computers, so I dont know if 1000 NZ Dollar is enough for a good gaming PC.(It would be good if it could play DayZ on medium to high settings)
Thx for any answer.

MalakiArtook · May 5, 2014

Well i tried. I overshot your budget and i cant figure out where to cut cost anymore. Perhaps someone from around there will have more insight.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($159.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($105.50 @ Aquila Technology)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.71 @ Aquila Technology)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 1GB Video Card ($179.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($131.58 @ Ascent Technology)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($122.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($149.00 @ PC Force)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Total: $1253.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-05 19:08 NZST+1200)

JonasG · May 5, 2014

MalakiArtook :

Well i tried. I overshot your budget and i cant figure out where to cut cost anymore. Perhaps someone from around there will have more insight.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($159.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($105.50 @ Aquila Technology)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.71 @ Aquila Technology)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.00 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 1GB Video Card ($179.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Arctic White MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($131.58 @ Ascent Technology)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($122.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($149.00 @ PC Force)
Monitor: Asus VE228H 21.5" Monitor ($199.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Total: $1253.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-05 19:08 NZST+1200)

It looks good but like you said its 200 Dollar over my budget. I just moved here so I dont know where to get good computer parts

jsantab5 · May 6, 2014

Congrats! Building your own system is definitely the way to go. I also live in NZ and am building a new machine. I've found ebay to be the best place to get parts. Pricespy.co.nz is also good. Stay away from Trademe.co.nz for PC parts. They're great for many things, but way too expensive for building a new computer.

I never tried nz.pcpartpicker.com, but it looks pretty sweet. I spent a heap of time researching different parts, looking up specs, comparing prices and compatibility. It looks like this website takes a lot of that hassle out of the process.

It might be hard to get a decent gaming PC with your budget using entirely new parts. You might need to get some parts second hand. Ebay will be your best choice there.

Good luck!

JonasG · May 6, 2014

jsantab5 :

Congrats! Building your own system is definitely the way to go. I also live in NZ and am building a new machine. I've found ebay to be the best place to get parts. Pricespy.co.nz is also good. Stay away from Trademe.co.nz for PC parts. They're great for many things, but way too expensive for building a new computer.

I never tried nz.pcpartpicker.com, but it looks pretty sweet. I spent a heap of time researching different parts, looking up specs, comparing prices and compatibility. It looks like this website takes a lot of that hassle out of the process.

It might be hard to get a decent gaming PC with your budget using entirely new parts. You might need to get some parts second hand. Ebay will be your best choice there.

Good luck!

ok good I will try that but I thought Ebay doesnt go to NZ

jsantab5 · May 7, 2014

JonasG :

Depends on the vendor. When you're searching, click "Worldwide" in the location options. And always check the shipping info to confirm if an item will ship to NZ. There are great deals to be found, but shipping charges will become a significant part of your budget.

It might be worth comparing a build from nz.pcpartpicker.com/pricespy.co.nz with how much you will have to spend on ebay items plus shipping. It might end up being comparable. Either way, it's going to take some time and research.

Some parts, in my opinion, that you could get second hand:
- Case (you could even check local op shops, would be very cheap)
- Monitor (same thing, maybe. Quality would be dubious. Double check the connections for compatibility)
- Video card (given your budget. Just be careful, read descriptions and do your research)
- OS (some places might still sell Windows 7, or get a copy second hand)

JonasG · May 7, 2014

jsantab5 :

JonasG :

Depends on the vendor. When you're searching, click "Worldwide" in the location options. And always check the shipping info to confirm if an item will ship to NZ. There are great deals to be found, but shipping charges will become a significant part of your budget.

It might be worth comparing a build from nz.pcpartpicker.com/pricespy.co.nz with how much you will have to spend on ebay items plus shipping. It might end up being comparable. Either way, it's going to take some time and research.

Some parts, in my opinion, that you could get second hand:
- Case (you could even check local op shops, would be very cheap)
- Monitor (same thing, maybe. Quality would be dubious. Double check the connections for compatibility)
- Video card (given your budget. Just be careful, read descriptions and do your research)
- OS (some places might still sell Windows 7, or get a copy second hand)

yes that is a good idea thx for the answer

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