Looking to Build a Budget Gaming PC for $1200-1300

omdd on 02/07/2017 - 20:46
Last edited 02/07/2017 - 20:46

Hi, i was wondering if you could help me select the parts needed on PCPARTPICKER to make a good gaming PC my budget is between $1200-1300

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  • swapsey on 02/07/2017 - 22:27
    -1

    Why not buy this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/316374

    • shmoney on 02/07/2017 - 22:31

      Not very good value, has a GTX 745. This was better value but unfortunately the deal is over now.

      • swapsey on 02/07/2017 - 22:39

        Then just add for AU$177 this.

        • shmoney on 02/07/2017 - 22:42

          It's $212.83 AUD including shipping costs.

          You end up with 8 GB less RAM and a lot worse graphics card (for spending $20 more), it's just horrible value however you look at it honestly.

        • swapsey on 02/07/2017 - 22:43
          +1

          @moneybaby: but it is available at least unlike other suggestions ;-)

        • shmoney on 02/07/2017 - 22:51

          @swapsey: I made a quick build on PCPartPicker with similar parts and you could build the same thing for less with some money left over for a graphics card.

          Once again, it's just horrible value all around.

        • swapsey on 02/07/2017 - 23:39

          @moneybaby: Missing: PSU, keyboard, mouse, gpu, 2xdimm slots

        • shmoney on 02/07/2017 - 23:47

          @swapsey: PSU is in the list, lol.

          You can pickup a Logitech K120 keyboard and mouse combo for $30 from anywhere really. It's not like you're getting a quality mouse and keyboard from that deal.

          The GPU wasn't included for a reason, with the money left over you can spend it on whatever graphics card you want and it'll still be cheaper if you end up choosing a 1050 Ti like you suggested.

          Fair enough with the DIMM slots, it was just a quick comparision.

        • swapsey on 02/07/2017 - 23:50
          +1

          @moneybaby: I like it! You make some really good points that OP should listen to. Dell is just mass produced anyway and it is really useful to know your system by building it yourself.

    • Axelstrife on 02/07/2017 - 22:32

      Cause he's looking to build a GAMING pic.

  • zrorz on 02/07/2017 - 22:46
    +1

    There is a bitcoin mining craze atm, so the graphics card prices are inflated by at least 50-100 dollars more than the usual price.

    https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/xZx3JV

    Just box it's 1394, with screen + mice + kb + headphones 1983.

    this build will play newer games* on 1080p high 60fps or 1080p ultra 30-45fps.

    *(nier automata, mass effect:A, wildlands, pubg)
    for LOL/overwatch/HOTS it will easily get 100fps - 200fps.

    You can also try and get cheaper price by going to or price matching MSY to CPL/centrecom/scorptec.

    Build TL;DR i5-7500 - 16GB ddr4 - 240GB ssd + 3Tb HDD + GTX 1060 6GB + box = $1394

    if looking for alternative parts use http://www.logicalincrements.com/ and set the country to Australia.

    • idonotknowwhy on 03/07/2017 - 10:04

      Ethereum and Zcash actually.
      GPU mining bitcoin has been dead for half a decade.

  • Richardc on 02/07/2017 - 22:51
    +1

    maybe something like this?
    https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/7bvJd6

  • jpv on 03/07/2017 - 11:27

    This is my build.

    • CPU: Intel i5-7500
    • GPU: Gigabyte RX480 8GB
    • RAM: Corsair 2400Mhz 16GB
    • MoBo: ASUS B250
    • SSD: Intel m.2 256GB
    • HDD: Seagate 1TB
    • Case: Corsair Air 240
    • PSU: Corsair CX430
    • CPU Cooler: Corsair H60

    Game Benchmarks (without Overclocking):

    • Dota 2 (120FPS at Highest Settings)
    • CS GO (160FPS at Highest Settings)

    For the video card, best getting whatever is on special.
    I was lucky enough to buy the RX480 before the crypto jump.

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