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Basic/Entry Level Gaming PC: R3-3200G: $349 + Delivery @ TechFast Australia

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Basic/Entry Level Gaming PC: R3-3200G: $349 + Delivery @ TechFast Australia
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Marketingluketechfast on 15/01/2020 - 15:10 techfast.com.au (2094 clicks)
Last edited 25/02/2020 - 17:55 by 1 other user
3200G-JAN

Hi folks,

In TA's popular R5-3500X / 1660 deal yesterday there were requests for lower spec/Entry Level PCs, so here is our pricing on a base spec Ryzen 3 3200G (VEGA 8 APU) system, and with GPU options.

In terms of gaming, the Ryzen 3 2200G will perform as an entry level gaming PC (thanks to scuderiarmani below - here is a video showing gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEnw4e_SzFM), particularly with the 16GB RAM upgrade of 2x8G 2666MHz for the Vega 8 APU, alongside the perfect home/office/student use. However, if light gaming is an intended use I would definitely recommend the RX 570 4GB or GTX 1660 6GB options, which will result in more frames in a wider range of games. For more recent titles or higher resolutions, go the TA deal above.

Spec:

Ryzen 3 3200G
VEGA 8 On-Board Graphics (MSI RX 570 + $179 / Galax GTX 1660 + $229)
8GB 2666MHz RAM (16G 2666MHz + $69)
120GB SSD
Biostar A320 motherboard
550W PSU
Leaper Case (Leaper Flair or Mid upgrade +$19 recommended when adding a GPU for intake/exhaust fans; Leaper has intake only)
Bundle an AOC E2470SWH 23.6" Monitor and Wired Keyboard/Mouse for +$110

Price: $349 after 3200G-JAN (apply at Checkout)

Link: https://techfast.com.au/products/amd-ryzen-3-3200g-desktop-p…

Higher Spec deals ending soon:
3500X/1660: $689
3500X/2080 Super + 27" Mon Bundle: $1599
3800X/3900X/2080 Super: $1799/$2399
3800X/RX 5700 XT: $1288

Cheers
Luke

25/2 UPDATE: TechFast's shipping has changed from flat to calculated. Title deal has been updated to reflect.

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  • freeradical on 15/01/2020 - 15:14
    +7

    Yep, that's entry level. :)

    Purchased the Boxing Day Ryzen 5 1660 deal + a couple of extras. Arrived super quickly (considering the time of year) and very happy with product and service.

    • jv on 15/01/2020 - 15:19
      +8

      Do you recommend it for Minesweeper?

    • Gimp on 16/01/2020 - 07:33

      Purchased the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X Gaming Desktop PC for Christmas. Box wouldn't POST when unpacked.
      Was returned 3rd January and they still haven't started working on it when I rang yesterday :(

    • ToxicPhatGrunt on 29/01/2020 - 21:26

      how fast was super quick? i ordered this on jan 15 and it is still just "confirmed", not even built

      • bajillionaire on 30/01/2020 - 09:18
        +1

        Send support an email to enquire. They're probably inundated with orders but asking the question may bump up your order in their priority. FYI same situation with me, ordered 4th Jan, sent them an email 20th Jan and it was built and sent out the next day.

        • ToxicPhatGrunt on 31/01/2020 - 18:04
          +1

          This is exactly what happened after I sent them an email, shipped today hahaha. Thanks

  • Vinnie Barbarino on 15/01/2020 - 15:18
    +2

    With those specs it be entry point for emulators..

    • dualcore on 15/01/2020 - 15:20
      +12

      Some people just play games like league of legends..

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 15/01/2020 - 16:23
      -5

      better off just buying a NUC…

  • dualcore on 15/01/2020 - 15:19
    +15

    Entry level but still insane value for $349. Good deal.

  • MS Paint on 15/01/2020 - 15:24
    +6

    Why even mention gaming with these specs. It will just lead to disappointed 10 year old boys and very frustrated non IT savvy parents.

    • Marketingluketechfast @ TechFast on 15/01/2020 - 15:47
      +21

      I've clarified in the post. The GPU with this CPU will result in better FPS/resolution options in more games, and it's clearly marked as Entry Level/Light Gaming.

    • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 18:51
      +12

      Because it can?
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEnw4e_SzFM

      I don't know why everyone's up in arm about this being a gaming PC….

      • MS Paint on 15/01/2020 - 19:48

        That video you are linking is overclocking on a quality motherboard and has 16gb of faster ram. We all know that ryzen loves lots of fast ram. Same but different. Playing games at 30-40 fps, no thanks. Just get a console at that price and be happier.

        • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 19:52
          +8

          I've seen the difference, it's usually a few FPS with overclocking and faster ram.

          Don't go pretending it can't game, it's flog older 'gaming' laptops and would be perfectly fine for most people on a usual 1080p resolution….

          Just adjust settings to suit. This isn't some rubbish Intel IGPU.

          • MS Paint on 15/01/2020 - 19:52

            @scuderiarmani: OK.

            • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 19:54
              +5

              @MS Paint: Why don't you check what frame rates an Xbox One S produces these days?

              This thing is infinitely better in many scenarios, not to mention it's useful as a computer…

    • neonlight on 16/01/2020 - 19:42

      Just get a second hand ps3 and get cheap games for $5-$10 each much better investment unless they got no laptops hanging around

  • nmcc08 on 15/01/2020 - 15:26
    -1

    Not much point having an onboard video card and then upgrading to the cards listed.

    • deanylev on 15/01/2020 - 15:41
      +11

      Most consumer-grade CPUs have an integrated GPU.

    • ozhunter on 15/01/2020 - 17:17

      Why not? It doesn't need to be used to play games.

      • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 18:41
        +3

        Well if you aren't playing games and are on a budget why would you add a GPU? The 3200G is excellent on it's own.

        • ozhunter on 15/01/2020 - 20:00

          I didn't read his comment properly, but it's not like you can separate the integrated gpu from the cpu. Could they offer a cpu without integrated graphics? Sure, but that's up to them if it's worth it.

          • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 20:04
            +2

            @ozhunter: I did ask this question ages ago on another Ryzen APU post…

            I think you'll find the actual CPU side of it is actually good value as it stands too… maybe easier to source in bulk, possibly also has benefits in some programs as well with a GPU and the IGPU?

            They've got Ryzen 3500 posts already, so this is just another option. Great for emulation and more than capable with adjusted settings at 1080p on most titles too…

  • RenVilo on 15/01/2020 - 15:28
    +4

    Would like to know more about the specs… What ram, which SSD, what PSU etc.

    • Marketingluketechfast @ TechFast on 15/01/2020 - 15:37

      We use a variety of brands and models for various components, so if it is not specified here, they may vary. However, the base PSU and 120 to 480G SSDs will likely be from Allied, which has been our staple for more than a year. The RAM can and does vary between GSkill, Crucial, Team as our most common.

  • iseeyou1312 on 15/01/2020 - 15:33
    +1

    This is an extremely good value entry level PC for things like office, internet browsing, watching movies and light gaming (CS:GO, League of Legends).

    Heavier games will require a discrete graphics card, more ram and a better cpu thus the previous deal is more suitable.

    • Scotlandgee on 15/01/2020 - 22:17

      Good for Adobe?

      • gizmomelb on 15/01/2020 - 22:42

        Reader? sure! Might need the 16GB RAM though.

  • Borispingpong on 15/01/2020 - 15:35

    Good for Roblox?

    • Tex Texan on 15/01/2020 - 15:37
      +3

      Good for grandad.

    • Marketingluketechfast @ TechFast on 16/01/2020 - 09:54

      Yes, for sure.

  • zzyss on 15/01/2020 - 15:41
    +2

    I've been on the lookout for a cheap gaming PC to try and make a start on my Steam backlog. I mean, I have games dating back years and years (e.g. currently ploughing through Quantum Conundrum). What kind of minimum spec should I be looking at if I want to work through a list of games that includes Injustice, Satellite Reign, Life is Strange, etc. etc.?

    Sorry I've been out of the PC game for so long I don't know all of the current players in the CPU and GFX space any more. Is it still Intel vs AMD and ATI vs nVidia? Hahahaha… (that's showing my age).

    Voodoo 2 SLI 4 eva!!!

    • Nadder on 15/01/2020 - 15:49
      +3

      Yep those are still the main players, except AMD bought ATI and dropped the branding so now it's Intel vs. AMD and nVidia vs. AMD.

      As to your question, this will play most games from 5+ years ago ok. Will possibly player some newer ones if you're happy with minimum graphics settings.

      • zzyss on 15/01/2020 - 16:11

        Cool, thanks!

        • Thypeople on 15/01/2020 - 21:51

          The gfx card upgrade definitely worth it for games

  • edrift on 15/01/2020 - 15:44

    Could this run any VR games with the on board GPU?

    • Kambo_Rambo on 15/01/2020 - 16:15
      +9

      no. youd probably have a terrible experience

  • Iggemo on 15/01/2020 - 15:47

    how about performance for video editing?

    • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 18:44
      +1

      3200G benchmarks…. there would be a million on Google/Youtube. Just search for what specific program suits you.

    • gizmomelb on 15/01/2020 - 22:45

      it'll do it, but it'll be slow. More cores, more RAM and GPU acceleration is supported in most editing packages nowadays - so it's a trade off of your time versus money.

  • Mahogany Granger on 15/01/2020 - 15:53
    +5

    Can it play crysis?

    • No ONE on 15/01/2020 - 18:14

      You forgot the "BUT"

    • TEER3X on 15/01/2020 - 21:45

      probably not with ray tracing

  • m0usju1c3 on 15/01/2020 - 16:06

    Looking to use this as a PC for Powerpoint on projector and audio recording/converting for our church, would the onboard graphics be able to handle 3 simultaneous monitors or would I need to buy a dedicated GPU card?

    • Jetsom on 15/01/2020 - 18:03
      +1

      You'd probably need to get a dedicated GPU just to get the required outputs.

      • mochariffic on 15/01/2020 - 22:06

        check the motherboard, even the ASrock A320M i commonly quote has 3 outputs
        also if its just office apps you could use a usb to video adapter :-) they're cheap now

  • Mechz on 15/01/2020 - 16:16
    -1

    'Entry level games include Minesweeper, Spider Solitaire and 3D Pinball for Windows 95 [*3D graphics only simulated]'

    • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 18:45
      +2

      Can do a lot more than entry level with a Ryzen APU…..
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEnw4e_SzFM

      Reguarly around 50+ FPS 1080p.

      Good Ram can help this APU alot though I believe, particularly with a mild OC.

      • Rauland on 16/01/2020 - 14:22
        +1

        Dual-channel ram is more important. The base techfast system comes with 1 stick, you need to install another stick of ram to reap the benefits on the APU.

  • belongsinforums on 15/01/2020 - 16:22
    +1

    But will it blend?

  • sgtdanny69148 on 15/01/2020 - 16:26
    -2

    More like gaming PC for those who just came out of a life long coma.

  • thecouch on 15/01/2020 - 16:31

    did a quick check on a website . as advertise could play CSGO at minimum standard and fortnite . with the $179 graphics card just past recommended for rainbow 6 siege and just go over the minimum standard for call of duty modern warfare https://www.pcgamebenchmark.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-…

    • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 18:48
      +2

      Check the video I posted above…. you won't need a GPU to get the 60fps at 1080p on High…

  • tugman on 15/01/2020 - 16:39
    +1

    You could play a shitload of indie games with this. And some older games.

  • SmartM6 on 15/01/2020 - 16:40

    It could play 4k movies on a 4k screen, correct?

    • Marketingluketechfast @ TechFast on 16/01/2020 - 09:52
      +1

      Yep.

  • kingofnowhere on 15/01/2020 - 17:40
    +1

    How about using this for a media server like plex ( with additional storage )

  • DoomTrooper on 15/01/2020 - 17:42

    Good value budget PC.

    Any chance of creating a machine that would be good for security cameras?
    I need to a machine that can handle encoding 8-10 8MP cameras on the fly :)

    • gizmomelb on 15/01/2020 - 22:49

      most good quality cameras will do h264 or h265 encoding on the camera - the best recommendation would be then to config the cameras to save on NAS, otherwise you're looking at a reasonable amount of CPU horsepower to realtime encode 8x 8MP streams (unless you're maybe saving them as MPEG2 streams direct from the camera - but you'll need a hell of a lot of storage space) - this machine won't handle it.

  • mange on 15/01/2020 - 18:00

    Thought it was a subwoofer

  • pronoun on 15/01/2020 - 20:03
    +1

    They let you add a GTX 1660 for only $229? :O

    • AussieZed on 16/01/2020 - 08:33
      -1

      Surprising. That means the effective value of the PC is only 249.

  • djmm on 15/01/2020 - 20:37

    How many fps can I expect this to run witcher 3 on 27 inch

    • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 20:59
      +2

      Video I linked, 40s at 720p on low.

      Playable, not great. You'd want the GPU upgrade.

      • gizmomelb on 15/01/2020 - 22:51
        +1

        if Witcher 3 is your main aim on the 27 inch, you may be better off with a console just for that game.. it'll perform better at this price range.

        • scuderiarmani on 15/01/2020 - 23:07

          Agreed, it's not the easiest title to run on a budget

  • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2020 - 20:47
    +1

    Does the B350 motherboard upgrade have an M.2/NVMe slot and can the graphics output 4K @ 60Hz?

    • Thypeople on 15/01/2020 - 21:47
      +1

      should support M.2 slot and nvme. I upgraded my tech fast system and put a NVMe in it works a treat

      • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2020 - 22:27

        Thanks.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2020 - 22:50

      I think I found the answer regarding the graphics output…
      If it's the Biostar B45M2, it does a maximum of 4K@24Hz through HDMI.

  • AussieZed on 16/01/2020 - 08:37
    -4

    How can you game without speakers?

  • Kandkodos on 16/01/2020 - 10:05

    Hi Luke, any chance of a mid range 3500X 5700XT build deal coming up? The 2080 super rigs look great but are a bit pricey.

    • Marketingluketechfast @ TechFast on 16/01/2020 - 10:08
      +2

      Standby today for mid-range builds!

      • Kandkodos on 16/01/2020 - 11:13

        Thanks! Looking forward.

      • [Deactivated] on 16/01/2020 - 15:48

        +1 for mid-range builds!

      • Marketingluketechfast @ TechFast on 16/01/2020 - 15:51

        More time needed on those now, probably next week now.

  • sin on 17/01/2020 - 07:53

    Hi Luke, could you let us have a 4K video editing build deal too?

    • Marketingluketechfast @ TechFast on 17/01/2020 - 09:40

      Unsure of budget, but have you considered this one? 3800X / 5700XT, with options for RAM upgrades if desired and probably choose the B450 Mortar Max upgrade. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/510117

      • paradoxez on 22/01/2020 - 13:30

        @luketechfast how many usb 3.0 port does this one have? Thanks

  • janoski on 17/01/2020 - 15:11

    have you got any motherboards that will support more than 4 sata 3 that isnt one of the x570's

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