First Build Ideas

[the dell_tech]

This would be my first PC build, i've only ever had laptops and netbooks.  

BUDGET: $500 AUD - $700 AUD

 

Link: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/WWRWWZ

ANY SUGGESTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED:

 

 

[Coaxialgamer]

get an 860k instead

 

Edit: saw the price of the 860k compared to the pentium...

[Aytex]

what aboot this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($147.99 @ Mwave Australia) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($85.00 @ Umart) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($65.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($189.00 @ Umart) 
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($65.00 @ IJK) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($77.00 @ Umart) 
Total: $697.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-23 10:25 AEDT+1100

[FatPenguin]

3 minutes ago, the dell_tech said:

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if you have a micro-atx board get a micro-atx case in a non micro atx case your mobo will look lost

[the dell_tech]

1 minute ago, FatPenguin said:

 

if you have a micro-atx board get a micro-atx case in a non micro atx case your mobo will look lost

would i be better off getting a micro atx case now, and if i wanted to upgrade to a ATX board just get a better quality full ATX case

[Coaxialgamer]

I would get this:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/XDrdpg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/XDrdpg/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($111.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: MSI A68HM-E33 V2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($75.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($60.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB OC Edition Video Card  ($235.00 @ IJK)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $698.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-23 10:28 AEDT+1100

 

beofre you ask , i used an a8 apu because it was the cheapest decent quad core i could find.

[the dell_tech]

4 minutes ago, Aytex said:

what aboot this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($147.99 @ Mwave Australia) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($85.00 @ Umart) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($65.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($189.00 @ Umart) 
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($65.00 @ IJK) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($77.00 @ Umart) 
Total: $697.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-23 10:25 AEDT+1100

What kind of performance differences come from having a dual core intel vs a quad core AMD

[FatPenguin]

This?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($95.00 @ CPL Online) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($71.00 @ IJK) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.22 @ Newegg Australia) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($71.00 @ IJK) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 950 2GB Dual WindForce Video Card  ($249.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.00 @ IJK) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($77.00 @ Umart) 
Total: $711.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-23 10:32 AEDT+1100

 

I chose a g3258 instead of a 860k because it is cheaper. in america they are usually priced very similar 

[FatPenguin]

5 minutes ago, the dell_tech said:

would i be better off getting a micro atx case now, and if i wanted to upgrade to a ATX board just get a better quality full ATX case

I would keep the micro atx and get a micro atx case if you want something small and are fine with the functions but changing motherboards could be a pain if you want to get a atx motherboard eventually just fuss up the money because it could be a pain in the ass to change. you would have to do all the cable management all over and if you had an oem copy of windows that would not be able to go over to the new board.

[Aytex]

7 minutes ago, the dell_tech said:

What kind of performance differences come from having a dual core intel vs a quad core AMD

medium settings 60 fps

dual core-low settings 40-60 fps

[DragonTamer1]

I would spring for an i3 over a Pentium G if you are going for gaming. Some games can use the hyper-threading to their advantage and those that can are going to be very CPU hungry games to begin with.

 

I would try and save some cash by not going for flashy RAM and get something more basic.

 

As suggested, try to get a mATX motherboard unless there is a reason that you need a full size ATX.

 

Never used a high end AMD card so I can't say anything about NVidia or AMD. I guess it's a good card? I personally would go with a GTX 950 for a budget but someone can correct me on what the better of the two are.

 

Good HDD.

 

Good case? I think BItFenix cases have a reputation of having poor cable management at low price points.

 

Should be a good PSU, maybe get a non-modular 500W and deal with the cable clutter? Only difference would most likely be aesthetics.

[jackm1120]

up that pentium to a quadcore on the 1150 socket. Dont buy AMD cpus unless u absolutely need to save money because dual cores are not ideal for gaming PCs. But if u want to do a build for the sake of it im all for that.