Helping a friend with PC building

[another random person]

Hello community,

 

A while ago my friend started working in a job which led to him being able to save for a PC build, he wants to be able to game at up to 1440p or 1080p (whatever's possible with his budget) at over 60 FPS. His budget is approximately AUD $1200, if needed he could pull together up to an extra hundred if it is worth it. Personally, I don't know what parts to choose as in last gen, current gen or planned future generations. We want to plan ahead so that we can have time to gather parts when they go on offer. He wants for his build to be completed by December this year or January next year so there is still time.

 

He will be using the PC for:

1. Gaming Triple A titles
2. Video editing
3. Workstation apps 
4. School work

Any recommendations of parts are greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance  

[rn8686]

2 minutes ago, another random person said:

Hello community,

 

A while ago my friend started working in a job which led to him being able to save for a PC build, he wants to be able to game at up to 1440p or 1080p (whatever's possible with his budget) at over 60 FPS. His budget is approximately AUD $1200, if needed he could pull together up to an extra hundred if it is worth it. Personally, I don't know what parts to choose as in last gen, current gen or planned future generations. We want to plan ahead so that we can have time to gather parts when they go on offer. He wants for his build to be completed by December this year or January next year so there is still time.

 

He will be using the PC for:

1. Gaming Triple A titles
2. Video editing
3. Workstation apps 
4. School work

Any recommendations of parts are greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance  

He should be able to do 1440p med-high settings at decent framerates, but 1080p will run much better at this budget. 

[jello77]

I'm looking at the system in your signature and for about $1200...give or take a few bucks he could just about do something similar without the dual GPU's, a little cheaper MOBO and maybe settle on a single HDD or SSD.

 

MSY has great prices in Australia.

[another random person]

1 minute ago, jello77 said:

I'm looking at the system in your signature and for about $1200...give or take a few bucks he could just about do something similar without the dual GPU's, a little cheaper MOBO and maybe settle on a single HDD or SSD.

 

MSY has great prices in Australia.

 

Thanks, I actually use MSY as a supplier for all my PC builds.

[jello77]

I've not found anyone that can match them.

 

Have you priced a system for your friend yet?

[another random person]

Just now, jello77 said:

I've not found anyone that can match them.

 

Have you priced a system for your friend yet?

 

Not really actually. I might now.

[BenJaminL11]

If your buying parts go with PCCG. MSY Screwd me over and the guys who work there are D*cks.

 

Just a Build That I Chucked together

https://www.pccasegear.com/sc/Sc 

 

-----Edit-----

That Case wont fit the Mobo sorry

Just realized that.

Edited September 14, 2016 by BenJaminL11

[jello77]

18 hours ago, BenJaminL11 said:

If your buying parts go with PCCG. MSY Screwd me over and the guys who work there are D*cks.

 

Just a Build That I Chucked together

https://www.pccasegear.com/sc/Sc 

 

-----Edit-----

That Case wont fit the Mobo sorry

Just realized that.

The guys that work where exactly? There's like 30 odd MSY stores. You're saying they're all dicks?

 

I've only shopped there and have never had a problem. Won't be changing to the more expensive PCCG anytime soon.

[another random person]

On 15/09/2016 at 4:58 PM, jello77 said:

The guys that work where exactly? There's like 30 odd MSY stores. You're saying they're all dicks?

 

I've only shopped there and have never had a problem. Won't be changing to the more expensive PCCG anytime soon.

 

Yep, same. The staff at the MSY store I go to are friendly and helpful. PCCG prices are much higher and you need to pay postage. Nope, not changing.

[jello77]

5 hours ago, another random person said:

Yep, same. The staff at the MSY store I go to are friendly and helpful. PCCG prices are much higher and you need to pay postage. Nope, not changing.

How did you go pricing a system?

[another random person]

On 20/09/2016 at 3:07 PM, jello77 said:

How did you go pricing a system?

I followed guides and everything and I pieced together a decent system, thanks for your help.