Parts Recommendation for new system build required!

BrantRaven on 31/01/2016 - 21:49
Last edited 31/01/2016 - 21:52

Hello OzBarginers,

I have always built every PC I've owned…but haven't built one now for about 10 years. So, I am looking for recommendations of parts to build a new PC. I dont want to spend months reading so I am hoping this community can help me narrow things down. I have provided some details below;

Primary use : Main use is for work…running several virtual environments and machines.
Secondary use : Gaming, Internet, movies, TV.

Motherboard : not sure what is out there…but I do have a bias toward Asus.
CPU : whatever is the best to support virtualisation and some good gaming
RAM : At least 16…32 would be better.
HDDs : I have several already, so the MB should be able to support at least 5
GFX : Dont know. Probably something mid-range, but would like to run some good games.
Case : Dont know…whatever works best in terms of air flow and stability

Budget : Dont know…I will spend the money for a a good system. But I dont want to spend big bucks on features I wont use.

Thank you all. Hope you can help.

Brant

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scrimshaw on 31/01/2016 - 22:50

Part	Item	Price
CPU	Core i7-6700	462
Cooler	Coolermaster Hyper TX3 EVO (optional)	38
Mobo	ASUS Z170M-PLUS	199
Memory	G.Skill DDR4-2800 16GB Dual Channel Ripjaws Kit	165
Storage	Samsung 850 EVO Series 250GB	129
Video	Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB Dual-X	321
Case	Corsair Carbide 300R / Fractal Design CORE 3500	109
Power	EVGA SuperNOVA 750W B2 Power Supply	129
		1552

CPU can be dropped down to a Core i5 6600 ($333) — would cost you around $1423 for the whole build.

VM is more memory / HDD intensive that it is CPU intensive, so depending on your workload a Core i7 may not be neccessary.

BrantRaven on 31/01/2016 - 23:10

Thank you. I will do some reading on those parts. The only thing with your list is that I'd increase my RAM.

Brant
- scrimshaw on 31/01/2016 - 23:32
  
  RAM can always be added later if it's not enough. Keep an eye out for those Amazon deals — it's one of those parts that can be bought from USA for relatively cheaply compared to buying locally. You do however lose local warranty and would have to ship it back to the manufacturer yourself in case it dies.
  
  You could try getting a 32GB RAM kit from http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MMLUYQK, which equates to $204.66 AUD delivered. Certainly beats paying 299 for it locally.

currentfad on 01/02/2016 - 01:02

Hey man, take a look at what the community at /r/buildapc have on offer. Very useful sub!
- BrantRaven on 01/02/2016 - 02:02
  
  Cheers Dude. Thank you
Meliodas on 02/02/2016 - 11:53

I saw a bargain for video cards on the front page mate, you could get a gfx for a pretty decent price,go check the computing section of the deals

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