Budget Gaming PC - Thoughts?

[HoneyBooBoo]

Anyone have any improvements that I could make to this build? The price needs to stay under $800AUD ($615 USD) 

I have a friend who has a spare Delta 750W PSU and another one with a 128GB Samsung SSD, so those parts aren't included. 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/KH9rm8 
 

[spiralfuzion]

2 minutes ago, HoneyBooBoo said:

Anyone have any improvements that I could make to this build? The price needs to stay under $800AUD ($615 USD) 

I have a friend who has a spare Delta 750W PSU and another one with a 128GB Samsung SSD, so those parts aren't included. 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/KH9rm8 
 

is there a specific reason for the micro atx mobo with the atx case? usually you'd have a micro atx case but they can be expensive. otherwise for gaming it looks pretty good.

[bgibbz]

It looks fine. What is your PSU? also, i strongly recomend you get a 1 x 8 stick of ram. 8gb of ram is barely enough currently, and 2 years from now you may want more. Rather than replacing the entire kit, with a 1x8 setup you can simply add a stick. 

 

 

[HoneyBooBoo]

2 minutes ago, spiralfuzion said:

is there a specific reason for the micro atx mobo with the atx case? usually you'd have a micro atx case but they can be expensive. otherwise for gaming it looks pretty good.

I have to buy the case in person (Shipping costs like $150) and all of the micro-atx cases were pretty bad and I'm not too bothered on the size anyway

[spiralfuzion]

1 minute ago, bgibbz said:

It looks fine. What is your PSU? also, i strongly recomend you get a 1 x 8 stick of ram. 8gb of ram is barely enough currently, and 2 years from now you may want more. Rather than replacing the entire kit, with a 1x8 setup you can simply add a stick. 

 

 

I've been seeing some new games popping up that require 12gb of ram now. Well only one atm but it's starting to happen. I'm not sure it was a one time thing but forza horizon 3 spec requirements is insane.

[HoneyBooBoo]

1 minute ago, bgibbz said:

It looks fine. What is your PSU? also, i strongly recomend you get a 1 x 8 stick of ram. 8gb of ram is barely enough currently, and 2 years from now you may want more. Rather than replacing the entire kit, with a 1x8 setup you can simply add a stick. 

 

 

Good point, I was thinking of getting 2x 4gb sticks since that dual channel has better performance, but I didn't think about future upgrades, thanks

[spiralfuzion]

1 minute ago, HoneyBooBoo said:

I have to buy the case in person (Shipping costs like $150) and all of the micro-atx cases were pretty bad and I'm not too bothered on the size anyway

it sucks to buy pc parts in Australia I pray for you man. I guess pretty much anywhere that isn't america is paying a buttload.  

[jeffmeyer5295]

1 minute ago, bgibbz said:

It looks fine. What is your PSU? also, i strongly recomend you get a 1 x 8 stick of ram. 8gb of ram is barely enough currently, and 2 years from now you may want more. Rather than replacing the entire kit, with a 1x8 setup you can simply add a stick. 

 

 

 

Just now, HoneyBooBoo said:

Good point, I was thinking of getting 2x 4gb sticks since that dual channel has better performance, but I didn't think about future upgrades, thanks

This is the debate you will have to deal with 1x8 and no dual channel till you upgrade or 2x4 and have to replace the whole kit  If you plan to upgrade do the 1x8, if not do the 2x4. I also have a personal vendeta with g.skill ram, I would go with some corsair dims since they are not all that much more expensive and a night and day difference in reliability and reviews.

[kelvinhall05]

You can get a 1060 6gb for less than that Gigabyte one that you have currently.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126115&cm_re=asus_1060_turbo-_-14-126-115-_-Product

[spiralfuzion]

1 minute ago, kelvinhall05 said:

You can get a 1060 6gb for less than that Gigabyte one that you have currently.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126115&cm_re=asus_1060_turbo-_-14-126-115-_-Product

does that factor in Australian imports? or does it not even matter? 

[HoneyBooBoo]

1 minute ago, kelvinhall05 said:

You can get a 1060 6gb for less than that Gigabyte one that you have currently.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126115&cm_re=asus_1060_turbo-_-14-126-115-_-Product

The price I listed was in AUD, so unfortunately the card you show is $381 AUD :\

[jeffmeyer5295]

1 minute ago, kelvinhall05 said:

You can get a 1060 6gb for less than that Gigabyte one that you have currently.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126115&cm_re=asus_1060_turbo-_-14-126-115-_-Product

OP is in Australia, Prices are significantly different than the states.

[spiralfuzion]

1 minute ago, jeffmeyer5295 said:

OP is in Australia, Prices are significantly different than the states.

r.i.p Australia 

[jeffmeyer5295]

1 minute ago, spiralfuzion said:

does that factor in Australian imports? or does it not even matter? 

http://www.newegg.com/global/au/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126115&cm_re=ASUS_GeForce_GTX_1060_TURBO-_-14-126-115-_-Product

 

Here is your AU link for that card.

[HoneyBooBoo]

7 minutes ago, bgibbz said:

It looks fine. What is your PSU? also, i strongly recomend you get a 1 x 8 stick of ram. 8gb of ram is barely enough currently, and 2 years from now you may want more. Rather than replacing the entire kit, with a 1x8 setup you can simply add a stick. 

 

 

The PSU is a 750W Delta PSU that I'm getting second hand from a friend, a bit overkill but I mean hey it's great build quality and free so might aswell take it. 

[HoneyBooBoo]

12 minutes ago, spiralfuzion said:

is there a specific reason for the micro atx mobo with the atx case? usually you'd have a micro atx case but they can be expensive. otherwise for gaming it looks pretty good.

Is there any decently priced micro or reg atx mobo's around $70-100 AUD, since that apparently some people have some major issues with the mobo I'm getting

[spiralfuzion]

1 minute ago, HoneyBooBoo said:

Is there any decently priced micro or reg atx mobo's around $70-100 AUD, since that apparently some people have some major issues with the mobo I'm getting

what's the issue? I don't see much of an issue with the board. you don't need to overclock and don't need anything special in terms of a mobo. At that price point things get a bit scarce especially since you're in AU. 

[spiralfuzion]

4 minutes ago, HoneyBooBoo said:

Is there any decently priced micro or reg atx mobo's around $70-100 AUD, since that apparently some people have some major issues with the mobo I'm getting

Also I know that your budget isn't huge but try to find a hard drive as well because the ssd is really small. Either harvest it from an old computer or see if your friends have a spare hhd. either that or you'll just be uninstalling and reinstalling games haha.

[spiralfuzion]

5 minutes ago, HoneyBooBoo said:

Is there any decently priced micro or reg atx mobo's around $70-100 AUD, since that apparently some people have some major issues with the mobo I'm getting

I also feel terrible/lucky that I live in the u.s I couldn't stand paying a lot more money for parts. 

[kelvinhall05]

2 hours ago, spiralfuzion said:

does that factor in Australian imports? or does it not even matter? 

What do you mean?

[bgibbz]

2 hours ago, HoneyBooBoo said:

Is there any decently priced micro or reg atx mobo's around $70-100 AUD, since that apparently some people have some major issues with the mobo I'm getting

I have used that motherboard before, and it really isnt bad. It certainly isnt great, but you get what you pay for. As being one of the cheapest lga 1151 boards out there, i will say its pretty solid quality.