Jump to content

1200 Dollar build

Dsgreek
By Dsgreek
in New Builds and Planning
 Share
Posted

1. Budget & Location

Australia, ive got a 1200 dollar budget, 1300 dollars max

 

2. Aim

Gaming and schoolwork,maybe editing later on down the line.

 

3. Monitors

A single 1080P monitor, thats all.

 

4. Peripherals

Peripherals arent needed as i will slowly buy them over the course of a few months. Ill need windows.

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

Im upgrading because my trusty 7 year old lenevo with a core 2 duo and 2gb of ram simply isnt cutting it anymore.

 

 

Was thinking of this : http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/1Dxxx

 

Much appreciated.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Your build looks good, though I suggest you wait for the upcoming cards from AMD.

Setup Video -----------Peasant Crushing Specs----------- 4K Benchmarks


-CPU- i7 3930k @4.8GHz 1.4v -Mobo- Asus Rampage IV Extreme -GPUs- 2x GTX Titan Hydrocopper SLI -RAM- 32GB (8x4GB) Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz -Storage- 500GB Samsung 840 SSD | 2TB WD Green HDD


-Monitors- 3x BenQ XL2420T | 1x Dell U2713HM -Mouse- Steelseries Rival -Keyboard- Corsair K70 Cherry MX Brown -Headphones- Audio Techinca ATH-M50 -Microphone- RØDE NT1-A

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/#findComment-759182
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

You can get nicer ram for that and cheaper, look at the sniper series from Gskill, wait for 9 series or go a 7970 (will fit budget), you should get an SSD and if possible bump it up to an fx8350

PC: Corsair C70 Arctic, FX 9370, Corsair H80i, Gigabyte 990fxa-ud3, Corsair Vengence 16gb, Palit JetStream GTX 970, OCZ Vertex 4 128gb and Western Digital Blue 1Tb + 500gb, Antec Gamer 520w

Peripherals: Logitech G19 and SteelSeries Sensei RAW

Toshiba L50-A: i7 4700mq, 8gb, 1TB HDD, GT 740M 2gb

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/#findComment-759252
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Just change the psu so you can add another 7950 for crossfire later. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/ocz-power-supply-oczzt750w

Why a bluray reader?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/#findComment-759289
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

In terms of tower alone I've mocked up this, similar yours but I've been able to fit a 120gb SSD & 2tb in without ill sacrifice.

Feel free to wait for the next iteration of amd cards before you lock it in :)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Motherboard:  MSI 990FXA-GD65 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Memory:  Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($66.41 @ Mwave Australia) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($104.00 @ PLE Computers) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case:  Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Optical Drive:  LG CH12LS28 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($59.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Other: PowerColor 7950 ($289.00)
Total: $1142.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-14 18:33 EST+1000)

export PS1='\[\033[1;30m\]┌╼ \[\033[1;32m\]\u@\h\[\033[1;30m\] ╾╼ \[\033[0;34m\]\w\[\033[0;36m\]\n\[\033[1;30m\]└╼ \[\033[1;37m\]'


"All your threads are belong to /dev/null"


| 80's Terminal Keyboard Conversion | $5 Graphics Card Silence Mod Tutorial | 485KH/s R9 270X | The Smallest Ethernet Cable | Ass Pennies | My Screenfetch |

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/#findComment-759291
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

,can you please post a link to the build ?

Just change yours?

PC: Corsair C70 Arctic, FX 9370, Corsair H80i, Gigabyte 990fxa-ud3, Corsair Vengence 16gb, Palit JetStream GTX 970, OCZ Vertex 4 128gb and Western Digital Blue 1Tb + 500gb, Antec Gamer 520w

Peripherals: Logitech G19 and SteelSeries Sensei RAW

Toshiba L50-A: i7 4700mq, 8gb, 1TB HDD, GT 740M 2gb

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/#findComment-759301
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

In terms of tower alone I've mocked up this, similar yours but I've been able to fit a 120gb SSD & 2tb in without ill sacrifice.

Feel free to wait for the next iteration of amd cards before you lock it in :)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($66.41 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.00 @ PLE Computers)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Optical Drive: LG CH12LS28 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($59.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Other: PowerColor 7950 ($289.00)

Total: $1142.41

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-14 18:33 EST+1000)

You legend aha , where can I grab a powercolour 7950 though ?

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/#findComment-759364
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Mum buys blurays and I like to watch them (:

Why not have one ?

Always handy aha

I was just asking because most people don't even use an optical drive and many builds that have a blu ray drive never use it.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/#findComment-761723
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I know aye , why bother putting an optical drive in if you're not gonna use it ??

That's what I ask people who think they need it for Windows installation when they don't know they can just use a usb stick.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/#findComment-762032
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

You legend aha , where can I grab a powercolour 7950 though ?

 

It's at pccg at the moment on sale ;) 

export PS1='\[\033[1;30m\]┌╼ \[\033[1;32m\]\u@\h\[\033[1;30m\] ╾╼ \[\033[0;34m\]\w\[\033[0;36m\]\n\[\033[1;30m\]└╼ \[\033[1;37m\]'


"All your threads are belong to /dev/null"


| 80's Terminal Keyboard Conversion | $5 Graphics Card Silence Mod Tutorial | 485KH/s R9 270X | The Smallest Ethernet Cable | Ass Pennies | My Screenfetch |

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/56241-1200-dollar-build/#findComment-763572
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing New Builds and Planning

×