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After ages im hopefully in the endgame of getting a computer I just wanna know if its worth it and NO im not changing the case 

PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $149.89 @ OutletPC
CPU Cooler Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $139.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard $79.89 @ OutletPC
Memory Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $76.99 @ Adorama
Storage Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $59.99 @ Amazon
Storage Toshiba P300 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $71.99 @ Amazon
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB GAMING X Video Card $284.99 @ Newegg
Case Corsair SPEC-OMEGA RGB ATX Mid Tower Case $139.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $59.99 @ Newegg
Monitor Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $179.99 @ B&H
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total (before mail-in rebates) $1308.60
  Mail-in rebates -$65.00
  Total $1243.60
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-28 18:36 EDT-0400  

 

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Get this instead:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: HP EX900 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Constellation CS ISE 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.50 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card  ($394.89 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-OMEGA RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Vengeance 750 W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($151.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1216.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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13 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

Get this instead:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: HP EX900 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Constellation CS ISE 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.50 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card  ($394.89 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-OMEGA RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Vengeance 750 W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($151.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1216.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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how many usb ports does that build have?

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25 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

Get this instead:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: HP EX900 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Constellation CS ISE 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.50 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card  ($394.89 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-OMEGA RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Vengeance 750 W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($151.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1216.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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also im in aus and most these are unavailable or quite pricey

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1 hour ago, REX8836 said:

also im in aus and most these are unavailable or quite pricey

 

The motherboard (AsRock B50) has 8 USB ports on the back of the motherboard (2x USB 2.0, 1x USB C, 2x USB 3.x).

PCPartPicker has an Australian site...you used the U.S. site, so I guess he assumed you were located in the U.S.

 

AU equivalent:

** Price does not include monitor, as availability in Australia is different **

PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $248.00 @ Shopping Express
CPU Cooler Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $174.00 @ Shopping Express
Motherboard ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard $138.40 @ Amazon Australia
Memory Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $150.61 @ Newegg Australia
Storage Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $83.00 @ Storm Computers
Storage Toshiba P300 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $71.00 @ IJK
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB GAMING X Video Card $468.00 @ Shopping Express
Case Corsair SPEC-OMEGA RGB ATX Mid Tower Case $218.00 @ Austin Computers
Power Supply Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $84.00 @ Shopping Express
Monitor Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total $1635.01
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-29 10:17 AEST+1000  

 

 

 

** Price DOES include monitor for the prices below **

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/rR9VsZ

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($198.00 @ Shopping Express) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($174.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Motherboard: ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($138.40 @ Amazon Australia) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.66 @ Amazon Australia) 
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.00 @ Storm Computers) 
Storage: Toshiba P300 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($71.00 @ IJK) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB OC Video Card  ($443.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Case: Corsair Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($179.00 @ PC Byte) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($97.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Monitor: AOC C24G1 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($275.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Total: $1768.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-29 10:37 AEST+1000

 

 

There are a couple things you can play around with.

  1. Computer Case. The Corsair SPEC Omega RGB is pretty pricey for a lower tier case. the Corsair Crystal 460X is a bit lower, but there are other white RGB / non RGB cases for even cheaper...like $120 ~ $150 range.
  2. AIO liquid cooler. Again, other 240mm / 280mm AIO RGB coolers that a cheaper. (e.g. CoolerMaster MasterLiquid, NZXT X52 v2, etc). 80 ~ $170 range.
  3. You can also play around with the motherboard. Couple of B450 / X470 motherboards to choose from.
  4. CPU. You can either stick with a Ryzen 2600(X) or go up to the Ryzen 3600(X). Price wise, Ryzen 2600(X) would be your best bet.

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/DWRD6s

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($198.00 @ Shopping Express) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X52 Rev 2 73.11 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($169.00 @ PLE Computers) 
Motherboard: ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($138.40 @ Amazon Australia) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.66 @ Amazon Australia) 
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.00 @ Storm Computers) 
Storage: Toshiba P300 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($71.00 @ IJK) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB OC Video Card  ($443.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Case: Phanteks P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($84.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Monitor: AOC C24G1 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($275.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Total: $1700.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-29 11:04 AEST+1000

 

AMD Ryzen 9000 Rig

  • AMD R7 9800X3D + Alphacool CORE 1 w/ Performance Mount Kit + Thermal Grizzly AM5 Contact Frame
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro Ice
  • 32GB (16GB X2) G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400
  • Sapphire NITRO+ 6800 XT Special Edition + EKwb Full Cover Block
  • Custom Loop w/ 2x 360mm Radiators
  • WD SN850X + WD SN750 + Samsung 980
  • EVGA P2 850W + Red/White CableMod Cables
  • Lian-Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL

AMD Ryzen 5000 Rig

  • AMD R7-5800X
  • Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC
  • 32GB (16GB X 2) Crucial Ballistix RGB DDR4-3600
  • Gigabyte Vision RTX 3060 Ti OC
  • EKwb D-RGB 360mm AIO
  • Intel 660p NVMe 1TB + Crucial MX500 1TB + WD Black 1TB HDD
  • EVGA P2 850W + White CableMod cables
  • Lian-Li LanCool II Mesh - White

Intel i7-8086K / Z390 Rig (Decommissioned Q2' 2025)

Intel i7-6800K / X99 Rig (Officially Decommissioned, Dead CPU returned to Intel)
Intel i5-4690K / Z97 Rig (Decommissioned)

AMD FX-8350 / 990FX Rig (Decommissioned)

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T / 890FX Rig (Decommissioned)

 

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Without submitting a full build. I can tell you i would not be splurging on a rather expensive cooling solution at that budget. The cooler is literally 48% of the CPU+cooler price.

 

CPU 2600x -> 3600

CPU cooler Corsair 240mm AIO -> stock cooler

 

Since i suggest moving from a supported 2000 series Ryzen CPU, to an unsupported series Ryzen 3000 series. We need to change the motherboard as well.

 

Motherboard Asrock B450 pro

Alternative 1: MSI B450M Pro About 85-100SUD

Alternative 2: MSI B450 Pro About 100-110USD

 

The reason is that both of these motherboards can update the BIOS to support the 3000 series Ryzen, without the need for a CPU. Download the BIOS update for the motherboard on a separate computer and store it on a USB. For guides check out youtube, i believe there exist a short simple guide for the ''MSI B450 Tomahawk'' specifically.

 

I would not be comfortable powering this with a 550W power supply, especially one of such low quality. If there is one thing you don't want to save cents on, it's the power supply. Better spend another 10-20USD on quality rather than regretting it later.

 

Seasonic Focus Plus 650W

 

It's 20USD more expensive, but you're getting another 100W and much higher quality. If you have never heard of the brand, know that most of Corsairs high end stuff is re-branded Seasonic PSUs. You can't go wrong with Seasonic.

 

Now that we are down 50USD under original budget. I would spend it, and add about 15-20USD to get an AMD 5700 for 350USD, or a 5700XT for 400USD. Prices for partner boards from Sapphire, MSI or Asus pending.

Motherboard: Asus X570-E
CPU: 3900x 4.3GHZ

Memory: G.skill Trident GTZR 3200mhz cl14

GPU: AMD RX 570

SSD1: Corsair MP510 1TB

SSD2: Samsung MX500 500GB

PSU: Corsair AX860i Platinum

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2 hours ago, -rascal- said:

 

The motherboard (AsRock B50) has 8 USB ports on the back of the motherboard (2x USB 2.0, 1x USB C, 2x USB 3.x).

PCPartPicker has an Australian site...you used the U.S. site, so I guess he assumed you were located in the U.S.

 

AU equivalent:

** Price does not include monitor, as availability in Australia is different **

PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $248.00 @ Shopping Express
CPU Cooler Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $174.00 @ Shopping Express
Motherboard ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard $138.40 @ Amazon Australia
Memory Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $150.61 @ Newegg Australia
Storage Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $83.00 @ Storm Computers
Storage Toshiba P300 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $71.00 @ IJK
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB GAMING X Video Card $468.00 @ Shopping Express
Case Corsair SPEC-OMEGA RGB ATX Mid Tower Case $218.00 @ Austin Computers
Power Supply Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $84.00 @ Shopping Express
Monitor Acer GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total $1635.01
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-29 10:17 AEST+1000  

 

 

 

** Price DOES include monitor for the prices below **

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/rR9VsZ

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($198.00 @ Shopping Express) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($174.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Motherboard: ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($138.40 @ Amazon Australia) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.66 @ Amazon Australia) 
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.00 @ Storm Computers) 
Storage: Toshiba P300 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($71.00 @ IJK) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB OC Video Card  ($443.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Case: Corsair Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($179.00 @ PC Byte) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($97.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Monitor: AOC C24G1 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($275.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Total: $1768.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-29 10:37 AEST+1000

 

 

There are a couple things you can play around with.

  1. Computer Case. The Corsair SPEC Omega RGB is pretty pricey for a lower tier case. the Corsair Crystal 460X is a bit lower, but there are other white RGB / non RGB cases for even cheaper...like $120 ~ $150 range.
  2. AIO liquid cooler. Again, other 240mm / 280mm AIO RGB coolers that a cheaper. (e.g. CoolerMaster MasterLiquid, NZXT X52 v2, etc). 80 ~ $170 range.
  3. You can also play around with the motherboard. Couple of B450 / X470 motherboards to choose from.
  4. CPU. You can either stick with a Ryzen 2600(X) or go up to the Ryzen 3600(X). Price wise, Ryzen 2600(X) would be your best bet.

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/DWRD6s

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($198.00 @ Shopping Express) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X52 Rev 2 73.11 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($169.00 @ PLE Computers) 
Motherboard: ASRock B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($138.40 @ Amazon Australia) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($109.66 @ Amazon Australia) 
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.00 @ Storm Computers) 
Storage: Toshiba P300 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($71.00 @ IJK) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB OC Video Card  ($443.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Case: Phanteks P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($84.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Monitor: AOC C24G1 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($275.00 @ Shopping Express) 
Total: $1700.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-29 11:04 AEST+1000

 

regarding the case id rather get a more expensive case that i like more at the start because its easier to upgrade specs rather then the case also its better then a mac anyway and i like the case more so shush

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14 hours ago, REX8836 said:

regarding the case id rather get a more expensive case that i like more at the start because its easier to upgrade specs rather then the case also its better then a mac anyway and i like the case more so shush

 

Fair enough.

That's true, a good case that you like can be re-used for a COUPLE of system builds -- I can relate to that first hand.

 

What is your absolute maximum budget you are comfortable with in AUD?

CAD and AUD is fairly similar value / conversion wise, do I know the feeling of expensive computer hardware....compared to USD prices.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Rig

  • AMD R7 9800X3D + Alphacool CORE 1 w/ Performance Mount Kit + Thermal Grizzly AM5 Contact Frame
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro Ice
  • 32GB (16GB X2) G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400
  • Sapphire NITRO+ 6800 XT Special Edition + EKwb Full Cover Block
  • Custom Loop w/ 2x 360mm Radiators
  • WD SN850X + WD SN750 + Samsung 980
  • EVGA P2 850W + Red/White CableMod Cables
  • Lian-Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL

AMD Ryzen 5000 Rig

  • AMD R7-5800X
  • Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC
  • 32GB (16GB X 2) Crucial Ballistix RGB DDR4-3600
  • Gigabyte Vision RTX 3060 Ti OC
  • EKwb D-RGB 360mm AIO
  • Intel 660p NVMe 1TB + Crucial MX500 1TB + WD Black 1TB HDD
  • EVGA P2 850W + White CableMod cables
  • Lian-Li LanCool II Mesh - White

Intel i7-8086K / Z390 Rig (Decommissioned Q2' 2025)

Intel i7-6800K / X99 Rig (Officially Decommissioned, Dead CPU returned to Intel)
Intel i5-4690K / Z97 Rig (Decommissioned)

AMD FX-8350 / 990FX Rig (Decommissioned)

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T / 890FX Rig (Decommissioned)

 

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16 hours ago, MMKing said:

Without submitting a full build. I can tell you i would not be splurging on a rather expensive cooling solution at that budget. The cooler is literally 48% of the CPU+cooler price.

 

CPU 2600x -> 3600

CPU cooler Corsair 240mm AIO -> stock cooler

 

Since i suggest moving from a supported 2000 series Ryzen CPU, to an unsupported series Ryzen 3000 series. We need to change the motherboard as well.

 

Motherboard Asrock B450 pro

Alternative 1: MSI B450M Pro About 85-100SUD

Alternative 2: MSI B450 Pro About 100-110USD

 

The reason is that both of these motherboards can update the BIOS to support the 3000 series Ryzen, without the need for a CPU. Download the BIOS update for the motherboard on a separate computer and store it on a USB. For guides check out youtube, i believe there exist a short simple guide for the ''MSI B450 Tomahawk'' specifically.

 

I would not be comfortable powering this with a 550W power supply, especially one of such low quality. If there is one thing you don't want to save cents on, it's the power supply. Better spend another 10-20USD on quality rather than regretting it later.

 

Seasonic Focus Plus 650W

 

It's 20USD more expensive, but you're getting another 100W and much higher quality. If you have never heard of the brand, know that most of Corsairs high end stuff is re-branded Seasonic PSUs. You can't go wrong with Seasonic.

 

Now that we are down 50USD under original budget. I would spend it, and add about 15-20USD to get an AMD 5700 for 350USD, or a 5700XT for 400USD. Prices for partner boards from Sapphire, MSI or Asus pending.

 

It is quite a bit more costly in Australia (which is where OP is located).

AUD --> USD is AT LEAST an extra 30% ...

 

For example:

  • The Focus Plus Gold 550W is an extra $40 AUD over the Corsair CX 550W non-modular (Focus 650W is actually $10 more).
  • Ryzen 3600 is $314 AUD vs the 2600 at $198

Those two alone are already ~$150 more.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Rig

  • AMD R7 9800X3D + Alphacool CORE 1 w/ Performance Mount Kit + Thermal Grizzly AM5 Contact Frame
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Pro Ice
  • 32GB (16GB X2) G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400
  • Sapphire NITRO+ 6800 XT Special Edition + EKwb Full Cover Block
  • Custom Loop w/ 2x 360mm Radiators
  • WD SN850X + WD SN750 + Samsung 980
  • EVGA P2 850W + Red/White CableMod Cables
  • Lian-Li O11 Dynamic EVO XL

AMD Ryzen 5000 Rig

  • AMD R7-5800X
  • Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC
  • 32GB (16GB X 2) Crucial Ballistix RGB DDR4-3600
  • Gigabyte Vision RTX 3060 Ti OC
  • EKwb D-RGB 360mm AIO
  • Intel 660p NVMe 1TB + Crucial MX500 1TB + WD Black 1TB HDD
  • EVGA P2 850W + White CableMod cables
  • Lian-Li LanCool II Mesh - White

Intel i7-8086K / Z390 Rig (Decommissioned Q2' 2025)

Intel i7-6800K / X99 Rig (Officially Decommissioned, Dead CPU returned to Intel)
Intel i5-4690K / Z97 Rig (Decommissioned)

AMD FX-8350 / 990FX Rig (Decommissioned)

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T / 890FX Rig (Decommissioned)

 

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Corsair h100i on that cpu? The cooler is the same price as the CPU. You would get a lot more performance by spending those 300 dollars on a better CPU and keep the stock cooler, or a cheaper cooler. For example a r5 3600 and a BeQuiet Dark pro 4 would get you way more fps.

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