Compare The Gaming PC. Under $600

Sacco07 on 16/05/2017 - 10:56
Last edited 16/05/2017 - 12:58 by 1 other user

Hi Guy's,

I've been looking at purchasing a gaming pc for a few weeks now. I'm just after something relatively cheap and second hand.

I'm looking at 3 Pc's at the moment and just want some advise from all the computer experts on Ozbargain!

I'm looking at playing AAA games like battlefield 1 etc on mid-high settings. Also looking for best value for money.

Any help will be good help because I really dont know that much about computers.

PC1 = $500

  • CPU: Intel Pentium Anniversary edition G3258
  • CASE: Deepcool Smarter mid tower case
  • RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL (2x4GB) DDR3
  • MOBO: MSI H81M-E34
  • GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1050ti
  • PSU: Corsair VS Series Modular VS450 450W
  • Windows 10

PC2= $580

  • CPU:AMD Athlon 64 X2 640 3GHz CPU
  • GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X Graphics Card
  • RAM: 8GB DDR3 RAM
  • Hard Drive: 500GB Western Digital Hard Drive
  • MOBO: Asrock Micro ATX AM3 Motherboard
  • PSU: 450 Watt Gigabyte Power Supply
  • Case: Brand New black MATX Case
  • Windows 10

PC3= $450

  • CPU: Intel core i7 2600 3.4ghz
  • MOBO: Asus H61-M motherboard
  • GPU: MSI twin frozr GTX 770 2GB card
  • RAM: Generic 8GB 1600mhz DDR3 ram 2x4 sticks
  • HARD DRIVE: Western Digital Blue 500GB 7200rpm HDD
  • CASE: Deepcool smarter LED usb 3 case
  • PSU: Coolermaster RS-600w 80+ power supply.
  • Window 8.1

Thanks Guys!

Computing

Comments

  • scrambledeggs on 16/05/2017 - 11:11
    +2

    Get PC3 and buy a new graphics card, RX480 or 1060

    • Diji1 on 16/05/2017 - 11:39

      Agreed with getting PC3 but get GTX 1050Ti or preferably if money permits RX 580 4GB (or RX 480 4GB if cheaper).

      With the RX 480/580 4GB you'll be 1920x1080 on high/ultra settings at 60FPS for most games.

      • Sacco07 on 16/05/2017 - 12:27

        If I was to leave the twin frozr GTX 770, How would that go for the meantime? I could probably afford a RX480 so it wouldnt be too much out of my budget

        • scrimshaw on 16/05/2017 - 12:55

          You can sell off the GTX 770 for perhaps more than $120 dollars on ebay.

          https://i.imgur.com/CU2Cfce.png

          The 770 is only half as capable as the RX480.

          and then I'd buy the Gigabyte Radeon RX 480 G1 Gaming 4GB for $259 from UMART.

        • Sacco07 on 16/05/2017 - 12:59

          @scrimshaw:
          The guy just got back to me he has actually just upgraded to a R9 380X, He has changed the price to by adding another $30 So PC3 is now $480

        • scrimshaw on 16/05/2017 - 13:00

          @Sacco07:

          R9 380x is actually a pretty decent card. I had a R9 380 before I got my GTX 1060.

          It's pretty good for 1080p gaming.

        • Sacco07 on 16/05/2017 - 13:01

          @scrimshaw:
          Awesome!In all honesty im pretty happy with 1080p gaming as long as I can get 60 FPS on most AAA titles at med-high settings.
          In terms of the pricing is it pretty cheap?

        • scrimshaw on 16/05/2017 - 13:03
          +1

          @Sacco07:

          Yeah, it's a pretty nice machine. It also has room for processor upgrade to Core i7-3770, not that I would recommend (it's not a significant increase), but overall it has a strong CPU and decent GPU.

          it's capable of playing most titles today at 60fps (just play on Medium).

        • Sacco07 on 16/05/2017 - 13:03

          @scrimshaw:
          Great! Thanks for that!

        • LEGEND27 on 04/09/2017 - 11:25

          @scrimshaw:

          Hi scrimshaw,

          What's a build you would suggest for gaming (casual gamer) and general use. As I am a uni student, I tend to have more then 6 windows open to multi task and etc. My budget is around $500-650 and this is my first time building a PC. So any suggestions and links would help.
          (Looking for 60fps on most AAA titles. I have a AOC 1080p monitor.
          Cheers

        • scrimshaw on 04/09/2017 - 12:37
          +1

          @LEGEND27:

          go to Facebook swap pages / or OCAU Swap and Sell

          buy a second hand Ivy Bridge or Haswell CPU, Motherboard and RAM combo for about $250

          Buy a second hand GTX 1060 that some crypto miner has used before for $280 (but no more)

          that should get you a core i5 + GTX 1060 system which should work out cheaper than buying equivalent new parts by about 50 percent.

          Easier said than done though, you will have to do a lot of googling and searching (and a lot of waiting).

        • LEGEND27 on 04/09/2017 - 13:21

          @scrimshaw: Alright thanks man!

        • LEGEND27 on 04/09/2017 - 13:42

          @scrimshaw:

          If I was purchase most of the parts new. What would be your optimal gaming build on https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/
          I will probably buy the graphics card second hand. Could you try keep it between 500-650

        • scrimshaw on 04/09/2017 - 13:54
          +1

          @LEGEND27:

          No GPU, no OS, no network card.
          https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/McchQV

        • LEGEND27 on 04/09/2017 - 19:56

          @scrimshaw:

          Sweet man! Thanks for the huge help, I'll be going for this build, and as for GPU what would you recommend? GTX 1060 or something else? Did some research and realised that most of the GPU's are sold out because of mining…so obviously there's waiting and such. Thanks for the help so far, much appreciated

  • myusername on 16/05/2017 - 18:34
    +1

    PC3 hands down.

    wouldn't even entertain the though of the other 2 choices

  • Gunther on 16/05/2017 - 21:06
    +1

    For comparision 3DMark11 Scores:

    PC1: G3258/1050ti = 7000

    PC2: Athlon 64 X4 640/r9 280x = 6000

    PC3: i7 2600/770 = 10,000 (clear winner)

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join