First Build AM4

[GupGup]

Budget (including currency): AUD $1200

Country: Australia

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Fortnite, Minecraft, Valorant, Steam games

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/JkvQxg

https://www.umart.com.au/product/gamemax-atx-computer-case-6x-argb-fan-black-70803

[KingZeus_CLE]

Any reason you're sticking to AM4? Just cost?

 

Maybe it's the AUS pricing throwing me off, but US wise, 5600x has been around the $120 mark, with the 5600x3d around $220-250. 

 

RAM seems priced insane for DDR4. I'd grab 32gb of 3200mhz TeamGroup Vulcan for around $45-60 instead. 

 

Also, I think I'd skip the 4060 altogether especially at that price. If possible, I'd a used 3070 instead, often cheaper and  outperforming the 4060.

 

Again, US pricing, but I just grabbed a $550 PNY 5070 from Walmart and you're not far off.

 

I'd expect 5060 Ti & 5070 pricing to come down soon if cards start sitting in stock like they have been, especially if AMD doesn't completely fumble the 9060 XT.

 

Either way, I think you'll be happy.

[Why_Me]

1 hour ago, GupGup said:

Budget (including currency): AUD $1200

Country: Australia

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Fortnite, Minecraft, Valorant, Steam games

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/JkvQxg

https://www.umart.com.au/product/gamemax-atx-computer-case-6x-argb-fan-black-70803

Keep your eyes peeled for the reviews of these two cards (RTX 5060 / RX 9060 XT).

https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/radeon-rx-9060-xt-launch-date-rumor 

 

RAM speed doesn't affect Intel as much as it does AM4 and you get a better board. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($155.00 @ Computer Alliance) 
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE ARGB CPU Cooler  ($29.00 @ Centre Com) 
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B760-P DDR4 II ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($216.30 @ Amazon Australia) 
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($83.02 @ Amazon Australia) 
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($92.00 @ Centre Com) 
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X BLACK OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card  ($479.00 @ Computer Alliance) 
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A750BN PCIE5 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($99.00 @ Centre Com) 
Total: $1153.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-01 11:07 AEST+1000

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Monitor: *MSI G255F 24.5" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($147.77 @ JW Computers) 
Total: $147.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-01 11:02 AEST+1000

 

https://www.msi.com/Monitor/G255F

 

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B760-P-DDR4-II   

 

https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MAG-A750BN-PCIE5

 

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-free-or-cheap 

 

[GupGup]

1 hour ago, KingZeus_CLE said:

Any reason you're sticking to AM4? Just cost?

 

Maybe it's the AUS pricing throwing me off, but US wise, 5600x has been around the $120 mark, with the 5600x3d around $220-250. 

 

RAM seems priced insane for DDR4. I'd grab 32gb of 3200mhz TeamGroup Vulcan for around $45-60 instead. 

 

Also, I think I'd skip the 4060 altogether especially at that price. If possible, I'd a used 3070 instead, often cheaper and  outperforming the 4060.

 

Again, US pricing, but I just grabbed a $550 PNY 5070 from Walmart and you're not far off.

 

I'd expect 5060 Ti & 5070 pricing to come down soon if cards start sitting in stock like they have been, especially if AMD doesn't completely fumble the 9060 XT.

 

Either way, I think you'll be happy.

Only thing is the ryzen 5 5600x3d is not in stock anywhere here. Same with the 3070. 

[GupGup]

1 hour ago, Why_Me said:

Keep your eyes peeled for the reviews of these two cards (RTX 5060 / RX 9060 XT).

https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/radeon-rx-9060-xt-launch-date-rumor 

 

RAM speed doesn't affect Intel as much as it does AM4 and you get a better board. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($155.00 @ Computer Alliance) 
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE ARGB CPU Cooler  ($29.00 @ Centre Com) 
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B760-P DDR4 II ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($216.30 @ Amazon Australia) 
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($83.02 @ Amazon Australia) 
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($92.00 @ Centre Com) 
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X BLACK OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card  ($479.00 @ Computer Alliance) 
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A750BN PCIE5 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($99.00 @ Centre Com) 
Total: $1153.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-01 11:07 AEST+1000

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Monitor: *MSI G255F 24.5" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($147.77 @ JW Computers) 
Total: $147.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-01 11:02 AEST+1000

 

https://www.msi.com/Monitor/G255F

 

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B760-P-DDR4-II   

 

https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MAG-A750BN-PCIE5

 

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-free-or-cheap 

 

Honestly in this time I dont feel comfortable with intel. They're not the best in stability and spike in price often here.

[SorryBella]

38 minutes ago, GupGup said:

Honestly in this time I dont feel comfortable with intel. They're not the best in stability and spike in price often here.

12th gen is the most stable out of all LGA1700 generations, because vendors and Intel alike have yet to mess about with voltage to pump up numbers. And if youre only buying all new, 5600 combo no longer make sense, because you can get a better board on used market at a similar price of entry level board that are new and in stock.

[Doobeedoo]

Really you're better of going AM5 at this point buying new or whole build.