Amazing value on this entry level gaming PC that's perfect for offices too. Upgrade options available for those wanting extra features & performance. Apply code TA-HARDCORE to receive $213 off the price of any config. Delivery applies to anywhere in Oz. Offer ends Sept 16 unless sold out or withdrawn prior. Enjoy :)
Awesome deal. Much better price to performance than any of the 2nd hand options available lately.
For gaming perhaps given they have to add a decent low-profile video card, but not for us mere mortals…
May I ask if we can get a special deal on one without the GPU? It's for people who have a spare/left-over one from upgrading.
Cheers,
And when your new TechFast PC + old GPU won't boot or gets blue screen, who will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing it?
I am not sure myself, but I think they would have tested it themselves with a GPU, so it is likely your old GPU, however if you were to send it them with your GPU they could test it, and if it turns out your GPU is the cause they could charge for labour, but if not, they can fix it.
The extra time in testing should offset any gains
Lots of hassle and likely not worth the headache for them for one user.
@Zazer: I wanted the same thing on one of the last deals posted, so I suspect there is a few of us around.
Re not being able to test it- Maybe they could cover all of their bases by offering a very low spec card like a 710gt? Who knows maybe a few people might want this PC in an office.
Take the GPU out and test on integrated graphics?
9100F does not come with integrated graphics
And where does the integrated graphics come from? This CPU has none.
Whoever the faulty component(s) belongs to
Note RX570 are heaps better than GTX1650
I think TechFast have both systems at similar price.
Thanks for the feedback - same price, correct, so I've added the RX 570 4GB to the config options as a "GPU Swap" at no charge if RX 570 is preferred.
Looks like it's using the Techfast Leaper Small Form Factor case. Anyone know if this will fit a standard internal DVD drive?
It doesn't - only the Esports Pro can fit an internal DVD drive. Cheers.
Woah, thanks for the prompt response.
125 i3 9100F
230 4GB 1650
53 H310M
25 SSD 120GB
50 8GB RAM
30 PSU
30 CASE
543 TOTAL
What gravis card
Where's your cost for assembly and commissioning?
i believe he's just stating the cost of parts individually to show how much of a bargain this deal is
Rough pricing too so it'd end up being more.
can this play 2K20 & PES2020 at optimum level?
I want to play divinity original sin 2 on this with best graphics… Would it suffice?
I've checked and I need i5 CPU… Seems it won't be powerful enoughsigh
The cpu is fine. The graphics card isn't the best but according to bench marks it will average around 60 fps at 1080p ultra settings in divinity original sin 2. https://www.techpowerup.com/review/msi-geforce-gtx-1650-gami…
It would be only requiring a super old i5 (like a 1st gen) considering it's graphics card requirements, you'll be more than fine.
For the small price difference I would definitely recommend the i5 9400f.
Also dual channel memory will improve performance. Either 2x4gb ram or 2x8gb ram depending on how much you need. (16 is enough for most uses including adobe, video editing or rendering, 8gb for office use only)
Keep in mind this 9 generation i3 is a quad core, so equivalent to previous generation i5.
The i5 9400f is a 6 core
It's more than enough. The specs list a 1st gen i5, this is a 9th gen quad core i3.
https://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-650-vs-I…
You just reminded me that this is on my list of half finished games that I need to (but will never) get through…
the usb 3 ports on my techfast computer have started failing. if i plug in a usb drive they will all lose power. pretty crap to have to use the usb 2 drives to avoid data loss
not happening during sleep mode. plug in usb hard drive and the other devices go kaput (mouse, keyboard). have to reset machine. also i was transferring files onto a sd card using a usb reader and boom. but plug into usb 2 port and its fine. so i know its the port and not the device
That was just a link i could get quickly. I had problems with non-operational USB 3.0 ports until i disabled "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" for a bunch of USB controllers. I think it can be an issue whether system goes into sleep mode or not.
thanks tho. ive unchecked to see if it helps
How would this go for live streaming?
Recording or watching?
Recording.
It would probably work, but would recommend something with more oomph if you're going to be doing it for a living
what are you streaming ?
Video
i like watching video
Possible to run an internal to external, from the mobo out through a gap?
there's 2 rear usb 3.1 ports (+4 USB 2.0) on the H310M though, enough for most people.
Yeah the RX570 will be 5-25% faster depending on the game but the GTX1650 has 75W TDP vs 150W for the RX570 so will be much cooler and potentially more quiet.
And AMD has shitty opengl support if you want emulators
and Nvidia Shadowplay works way better than any equivalent on AMD hardware
Really thorough advice thanks!
FWIW, I don't agree with his advice - there are two USB 3.0 ports on the mobo itself which is more than enough for most people.
What's a dub deal? What's wrong with the USB ports on the back of the motherboard?
TA-HARDCORE
Gather the hard drive comes preloaded with some videos.
is there a way to put together an i5 + 1660ti?
the 'F' suffix denotes a processor which doesn't have integrated graphics at its disposal. Within the processors listed, the integrated Intel UHD Graphics will be either absent or disabled.
Does not having integrated graphics on a CPU affect performance?
No, just makes them cheaper
Yes, if you do video transcoding you miss out on Intel Quick Sync.
The 1650 can be used with Nvidia NVENC. The quality will be just as good on a 1650 as a 2080 from what I understand
How would this work as an HTPC plex centre?
It would be fine - perhaps even overkill.
If that's all you want it for, you could go for a cheaper system with integrated GPU and save a little money….or a more compact, low-power system that's easier to tuck away somewhere.
Would anyone happen to know how well this would work with running video editing programs? ( aftereffects, premier, blender) cheers!
Would this suit for basic PC use as well? Like microsoft office and other small games like Peggle ect? It would be something for my mother.
yes
Would a RTX 2060 Super be a 'good' addition to this system if I was hoping to squeeze a little more performance out of it? Or would you recommend a better build in terms of mobo/cpu?
If you're looking for a cheap gaming rig, then yes - swapping in an RTX 2060 Super would make this a very competent mid-range gamer, suitable for 1080p or 1440p depending on the game. Beyond that, the CPU might begin to struggle, but there's no reason you can't upgrade to an i5 or i7 and/or add more RAM later.
Having said that, another one of Techfast's packages might be better value in the longer term, depending on your upgrade plans.
Thanks for the reply.
I was comparing the above deal to https://techfast.com.au/collections/intel-systems/products/i…
Seems to be a similar build but with a RTX 2080 Super and Core i5 9400F for $1200 more…. Seems like a steep upgrade
Most of that steepness comes from the very high price of the 2080 Super GPU.
You need to match your CPU to your GPU to some extent - a slow CPU can hold a powerful GPU back, and likewise a fast CPU won't make up for a slow GPU. If you're considering spending ~$600 on a decent mid-range GPU like the RTX 2060 Super, you shouldn't be looking at a lower-end CPU like the i3-9100 to put beside it.
I would suggest looking at the Ryzen 3600-based systems at Techfast instead - they're superior to the Intel i5 range in pretty much every way and are also cheaper. If you can afford to wait for short while, I wouldn't mind betting that another good deal on their more expensive systems isn't far away…they seem to be popping up every 2 weeks or so.
This expired one would have suited you very nicely: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/472957
I currently have a 1050 TI with a i3 3330 and 120 sata SSD that i could let go for ~$550 from someone interested. Should i get this deal for myself?
Yes absolutely. It would be a decent upgrade over your current hardware in terms of outright performance.
CPU is about 50% faster in benchmarks (assuming you mean i5-3330 rather than i3) and uses 10% less power.
GPU is about 25-30% more powerful based on gaming fps.
If you can change over for virtually zero money, there's no reason not to.
Don’t get the rx570 as this cheap unit comes with allied 550w PS, which is unstable as it is for anything over 12months
What do you mean unstable over 12 months?
My mother wants a new PC. Could we do an entry level with a 2070 Super? Haha
Thanks again TA! Lots of upgrades available on every line - my picks would be the B360 mobo for the m.2 slot, and the 240gb NVMe drive to replace the 120gb 2.5" SSD and you'll boot into Windows in about 10 seconds.
I also added the RX 570 4GB as a GPU Swap option for those who prefer the AMD card.
Cheers
Luke
Might be worth adding that those additions would cost $98 extra I believe, under the current promo.
You'll also need Windows, to boot into 😝
It has Windows pre-installed, but not activated. It's fully operational out of the box having been OS installed, drivers and stress tested with us after assembly.
Sht. You're right. These prob use the generic Dell keys.
Mad deal!
@Ulysses31: @assangescat no they don't use any cd key. You have to provide your own (if you want a licenced version on windows on your PC)
@mr_fjackson: What are the typical ozb ways of obtaining a license?
1.) Pay $100+ directly to MS and buy a legitimate key?
2.) Ebay key for $20 - but I've read this has some inherent credit card fraud involed and so I'm not comfy with this ?
3.) Run unlicensed with a black background and the text on bottom right.
@Tech and cars: Step 3 combined with https://winaero.com/download.php?view.1794
@Agret: Ah this is cool! Thank you. I have an old desktop that I have been meaning to fix but haven't due to windows.
If I try download a windows ISO file, it requires me to have a license. So how do you get around that?
@Tech and cars: It requires it in the same way that the road code require you to have a licence to drive a car. If you are using a windows system, it will take you to that media creation tool page, which when run lets you choose to " create intallation media for another computer".
One way of grabbing the .ISO is to change what system your browser says you are on.
https://www.howtogeek.com/113439/how-to-change-your-browsers…
It is perfectly legal to do this - what is iffy is running the OS - once installed - without a licence. Microsoft would probably rather you were running it than another system, in much the same way as until Digital Research released DR-DOS, there was no way of buying MS-DOS for non IBM clones, but there were plenty around to ensure than programs that ran on DOS took up the major market share…
@Tech and cars: If you're paying $20 for an ebay key, you're getting ripped.
@Marker: Haha, good to know.
@mr_fjackson: There are Tier 1 OEMS that don't require a key to be entered. They have a volume key built in with install DVD. Like the Recovery DVDs.
I'd get my hands on one of them, personally.
Ew.