A successful desktop computer configuration is outlined here.
A successful desktop computer configuration is outlined here.
Hello everyone, I’m a resident of Australia and planning to purchase or assemble a personal computer as a gift for myself this coming July. My goal is to smoothly operate games like Fortnite, Discord, and Spotify simultaneously while maintaining optimal performance and a high refresh rate display – specifically, I’m aiming for a 144Hz monitor. I'm somewhat unfamiliar with constructing PCs and would greatly appreciate assistance from anyone who can offer guidance. My budget for the complete system, including a monitor, is capped at $1500 AUD. I’m seeking to enjoy fluid gameplay with high frames per second and eliminate any lag or stuttering that I’ve experienced on my current laptop. Thank you very much for your support!
Here’s a breakdown of the components for PC construction:
Processor:
AMD Ryzen 5 2600, boasting a 3.4 GHz clock speed with six cores, priced at $225.00 from Mwave Australia.
Motherboard:
The Asus PRIME B450M-K Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard, costing $129.00 from Computer Alliance.
Memory:
G.Skill Sniper X, featuring 16 GB of DDR4-3200 memory (two 8 GB sticks) for $127.60 at Newegg Australia.
Storage:
A Crucial P1 500 GB M.2-2280 NVMe Solid State Drive, available for $108.00 from Skycomp Technology.
Graphics Card:
The Asus GeForce GTX 1660 with 6 GB of VRAM, priced at $356.00 from Umart.
Case:
Antec VSK3000B U3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case, costing $47.00 from Umart.
Power Supply:
be quiet! Pure Power 11, a 600W ATX power supply with an 80+ Gold certification, costing $139.00 from…
I attempted to acquire this equipment, and you’re welcome to examine it:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 – $225
Motherboard: MSi B450M Pro M2-MAX – $125
Memory: Team T-Force Vulcan Z 3200MHz 16GB (Dual Channel) – $112.87
Graphics Card: MSi GTX 1650 Super 4 GB Ventus XS OC – $299
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar 1TB 3.5” 7200RPM – $59
Solid State Drive: Patriot P300 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME – $81.40
Power Supply: Silverstone Essential 550 W 80+ Bronze – $68
Case: Thermaltake Versa H18 MicroATX Mini Tower Case – $59
CPU Cooler: Deepcool Gammaxx 300 – $35
Monitor: MSI Optix G241 23.8” 1920x1080 144Hz – $379
Total Cost:
$1443.27
https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/yVVZDx
The costs are shockingly high in Australia. Eighty-one dollars for a 256GB NVMe is outrageous.
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I would modify that build considerably, but I’ve noticed that many components are simply unavailable, and items costing around $100 Canadian—such as the Crucial P1 NVMe—are selling for $170 in Australia.
Are there any more affordable configurations you could suggest? I was hoping to acquire an Intel processor, possibly an i5, and an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card. Do you have any recommendations?
Currently, it's incredibly difficult to assemble a computer system. A Ryzen configuration offers better value, but many of the components I’m looking for are unavailable or significantly more expensive than usual. This is quite perplexing; allow me to investigate and I’ll return with a revised suggestion.
I sincerely appreciate it; I’ve secured the funds and only require that this construction be completed by August. It simply needs to perform games adequately, such as Fortnite at 120 frames per second or higher. It won’t be used for streaming, video editing, or any other extensive tasks – just for playing games and completing school assignments. Thank you very much, and please let me know when you have an update!
Hello everyone, I’m a resident of Australia and am planning to purchase or assemble a personal computer as a present to myself for my upcoming birthday in July. I’m hoping to have the capability to smoothly operate
Fortnite,
Discord,
and
Spotify
concurrently while maintaining a high frame rate. I’m also interested in obtaining a display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. I'm feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the process of constructing a PC and would greatly value assistance from anyone willing to lend their expertise. My budget for the entire computer system and monitor is no more than
$1500
(Australian Dollars). I'm seeking assistance in developing a build that will allow me to enjoy games with optimal frame rates and eliminate lag, similar to what I experience on my current laptop. Many thanks! I’ve received guidance from others online in the past, and I truly appreciate their support; however, I’m seeking a wider range of potential choices to ensure the most effective build possible.