Is this a good low cost build for gaming?

camohanna

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I have been reviewing my system and have adjusted it thanks to your tips
CPU- Intel i5 3570 @ $284
Motherboard- ASRock H77M @ $106
GPU: HIS Radeon HD7850 @ $282
Case: Antec One @ $70
Memory: Kingston HyperX 1600MHz 2x4GB @ $55
PSU: FSP Group Aurum 600W Gold @ $122
Hard Drive: Samsung 830 Series MZ-7PC064 64GB @ $92

$1011 Total

Prices from pricespy.co.nz
 

yobobjm

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Yes that will be a good gaming build, but I think you can do better for your budget. I would get a lower wattage power supply and then upgrade the graphics card a little bit.
 

yobobjm

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Nvidia got screwed in this graphics card series, so none of their cards are really priced well. I would get a radeon 7870 you can get it for around the same price and it will perform better.
 

strife_ff7

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WOW if you can get that for $900-$1000nzd go for it. I just tried to put a $1000nzd build together at pcpartpicker and it wasn't close to as good as that. Look at it http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/l2hj
 

camohanna

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I have been reviewing my system and have adjusted it thanks to your tips :)
CPU- Intel i5 3570 @ $284
Motherboard- ASRock H77M @ $106
GPU: HIS Radeon HD7850 @ $282
Case: Antec One @ $70
Memory: Kingston HyperX 1600MHz 2x4GB @ $55
PSU: FSP Group Aurum 600W Gold @ $122
Hard Drive: Samsung 830 Series MZ-7PC064 64GB @ $92

$1011 Total

Prices from pricespy.co.nz