Ripper price again from TechFast for this budget gaming PC. Add a 24" AOC E2470SWH monitor & wired keyboard/mouse bundle for just $110 more. Apply code ARSETECH for discount, with delivery anywhere in Australia. Offer ends Feb 14, unless sold out or withdrawn prior. Enjoy :)
Makes me feel like ditching my ugly boring i7 work computer, installing Win Enterprise and off I go.
Sorry, a noob question. Is it as powerful as i7?
very situational answer but for single core gaming, depending on which i7 you compare to the 3500x, i7 is "more powerful" but you would also pay around 80-100% more for the i7 that has equivalent performance.
Ryzen 5 3600 (6 core/12 thread) is the highly acknowledged "sweet spot" in the AMD range and 3500x is the "cut down" version of it as it loses the extra 6 threads (6 core / 6 thread)
I personally built a new PC a few months back with 3600
really good bargain. Pity have no need so far…
Unsure whether to invest in a gaming pc with the new consoles coming out. Will the new consoles have multithreaded cores? A 3500x might not cut next gen games.
XBox is now a platform, games have already and are going to be scaled across the platforms as well as they can. I'm gonna get all systems because I'm a greedy bastard, but a gaming PC + PlayStation 5 will cover you pretty well.
Yeah - a gaming PC with mid spec like this + Nintendo Switch/PS4 (depends on your gaming preferences) is the current sweet spot for cover almost all titles.
Depends if you need to do other PC related tasks, this will do you plenty well, and easily do some gaming at 1080p. However, if just gaming the newer consoles will have superior graphic quality as this computer uses a 1660 gpu, the PS5 is rumoured to use a gfx card similar to a 2070 (which I haven't seen cheaper than about $650 aud)
A 3500x is hex core, 6 thread cpu @ 4.1ghz. Very few games even use 6 cores, and the clock speed is plenty enough for gaming.
There are other techfast deals out there with a notch above specs than these, might suit your gaming needs, otherwise consoles do just maintain themselves more easily than PC's (Which is dependant upon your own pc knowledge, so YMMV)
Is somebody mad they can't afford a pc.
@denali7432: doesn't change the fact that many devs just outsource their pc port to some new inexperienced studio. 2080ti pc running at xbox one x performance.
if you're a million dollar trader you obviously won't care. we can't all be high ballers.
@adamshere: lol i can. i'm sick of devs throwing pc gamers in the bin.
pc master race fans are like any other.
There is a lot of misunderstanding about games ported to PC and optimisations. A lot of people set the graphics to max and then complain about performance, when developers include settings for ultimate systems, future proofing and well just for the sake of them.
Digital Foundry (a YouTube channel) has done an effective breakdown now and again of what settings on PC match the consoles, it isn't just a case of high, medium or low settings, rather some settings are equal to Ultra and others are below the PC's lowest settings all in one game. To find a great balance (or optimisation) between visuals and performance requires a lot of testing by players, thankfully there are online sources where people have found what they believe is the optimal settings for the hardware they have.
Some PC games are using an optimise settings to maintain a fps you set, if the game goes below, it'll lower the graphical settings. This is fantastic and should be utilised by more developers. Forza Horizons 4 is an example of that.
Oh boy, the old 'New gen consoles will destroy PCs'. I've heard this since SNES days.
History has, so far, always proved that PC > Console specs and performance. Even a freshly released console won't hold up to a mid range PC. That being said, a mid range PC costs twice as much as a console, so yeah I'd expect it to perform better.
The problem Is lead times. When a console is first designed the graphics is top of the line. But then 2 years later when it is released there back been multiple advances in tech and they are back to mid range.
Eg, the ps5 might have graphics equal to a 2070, but by that time the 3070 will have been out for 6 months with the 4070 in production.
Is the 3000 series coming out in April?
My i7 2700k plays this gen games at ultra.. with a gtx1080
Taking the graphic module out of a console in 2 years time is a bit trickier than dropping in a new video card. The same applies to the CPU. The current CPU and graphic configurations of consoles are designed for gaming, whereas a PC, even a "gaming" one, is more genreal purpose.
I guess it depends whether you want a Porsche or a Camry wagon - with a sealed porsche mechanics and swap-and-go power plant and steering in the Camry..
God, not sure why I'm getting negged- must have angered the PC master race. It was a legitimate question. I figure the consoles will have a similar cpu so I was thinking a multithreaded 3600 might be more future proof for gaming. PC gamers are the most fragile community ever!
You’ll probably have more fun with the new Xbox I reckon.
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Apologies. Fixed now :)
Changed to ARSETECH
Is 3500X > 3500U ? I'm torn between this and Lenovo E595.
Yes, the 3500X is a desktop CPU while the other one is a laptop CPU from the same gen.
yeah, I get that. but by how much ? this doesn't have a windows yet and monitor. twice as much RAM though.
A lot
3500x is about 2x faster
One is designed to work from a small battery that can be carried by women and children. The other is designed to work connected to a city's power grid.
It's not even close.
@So lo: Hmm, someone has a sensayuma bypass or a vendetta to give a neg there. I guess you hit a few triggers.
E595 is a laptop and this is a desktop, you're compares apples and oranges here
P.s does the e595 come with a 1660??
I think it doesnt..
The E595 has integrated graphics without the option to upgrade to discrete graphics.
Dell beats Lenovo beats TechFast.
Do note that it takes around 10 business days before they ship the PC though So you're looking at 2-3 weeks before they ship (probably because high demand so it takes time to put together pc parts)
Motherboard is the only difference I can see, but B350 boards are better than A320's.
Thanks! I also just noticed the SSD is double the size.
I am quite torn between buying semi-powerful desktop that can play games or buying the Lenovo E595 laptop.
I want to do personal coding projects on the machine but cant decide between portability or power! Argh!
Power all day ftw
portability all day ftw
hope this helps solve your dilemma.
this ones's doubled the SSD too.
Ah yeah true, thanks for picking that up as well!
..nm
With a B350 and a Liquid Cooler, my friend overclocked the 3500x to 4.3ghz oc, which is a decent oc, I'd say the other deal is better. Temps were under 70
Any Ryzen 7 3700/x Deals?
Any chance this deal (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/500251) will be returning?
P.s I noticed the comment made in the deal you linked regarding my question, just checking in case as i would jump on that deal right now if it was offered XD
Would this rig be good enough to play league on high setting and cs go?
more than enough lol, you can run league and csgo max settings on a toaster
Link please
Anyway to purchase this without a GPU?
Not based on rep's comments on previous deals.
Buy it and flog the gpu on Gumtree/marketplace, get a few hundred for it and still got a good deal.
Probably the best way to do it, considering the low price you are getting the GPU for in this deal.
I feel like buying this rig and changing the Case + PSU for $120 in total and selling the GPU is an excellent strategy
woah…did they just change the motherboard from B350 to A320 ?
Also doubled the size of the SSD. The old mobo would be better, guessing their supply of B350 is on backorder
Any 3900x deals?
Second that
This week!
Is it a good idea to future proof with the m.2 slot and NVME SsD?
Just read this and I am sold on NVME
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2899351/everything-you-need-…
Article is old (from 2015) but should still hold true today, me thinks..
Mod - please delete. Meant to reply not post a new comment..
Is this good for 4k h265 editing
Second this question. Could this be a cheap editing machine for premiere pro?
Get a larger SSD as a scratch disk, then yes
I'd personally want a fast CPU for 4K editing. The 3600 would be a better option IMO.
Doh! Just ordered the previous deal for the same price but tiny ssd. Should have waited, esp as it's going to be a while till it's received…
Well spotted - thanks.
Buyers remorse fading…
My friend managed to oc the 3500x to 4.3Ghz
can u swap the gpu for something better
if your just gaming the 3600 is more than enough. all the reviews ive seen on youtube that have pitted it against ryzens 3700x it really was behind by so little you wouldnt notice the difference.
Gpu not CPU lol
Depends what GPU you are putting in it… You might want to ask questions about size, and about the PSU…
Thanks, upgraded RAM (3200) and MB (MSI B450)$854
I will check the build when it arrives.
I bought the previous deal from TechFast. I updated the Mobo + SSD and couldn't be happier. Very responsive with calls and emails and let me know when to expect the PC. I would always see the Techfast deals pop up so stoked I've had such a good experience!
Glad to hear it, thanks for the review!
I just ordered a week ago and am waiting.. How long did it take for them to build and ship to you?
https://www.techspot.com/review/1966-amd-ryzen-5-3500x/
"For productivity tasks the R5 2600 is clearly the better choice as it was faster than the 3500X in every single core-heavy workload we ran. Couple the better performance with the lower price and you have an obvious winner. Even when it comes to gaming, the superior IPC of the 3500X’s Zen 2 cores can't make up for the lack of SMT support."
I can't see any R5 2600 based systems at techfast.
They did have them, I picked up a 2600 + 1660ti deal from them on eBay for $655. I'd sell the 3500X and buy a 2600, which can be had for $160
Im still using an i5 , but it runs youtube and porn so its ok for now
Great price
Got a techfast PC recently. Haven't had a chance to even plug it in yet, but did take a peak inside the case. It was packed super well, with padding inside to ensure parts are securely held in place during transit, and everything looked neat and tidy at first. However, looking behind the mobo tray wasn't as nice. Cables were squeezed in (to the point where the side panel poppped out as soon as I took out the thumb screws), multiple cables were routed underneath the mobo, no anchor points were used so cables dangle out of the case when the cover isn't on, and generally, everything was a bit of a tangled mess. Not a deal breaker by any means; they have to cut costs somewhere. But just be prepared to do a bit of extra work if you have any standards for cable management.
Got one too. Pop off the front panel of this case and have a look at the little flap 🤣
A quick review, I previously said I would be building my PC but I found a buyer for my old PC where by I could dump all the no name parts into the old PC and keep the better parts (PSU, SSD, GFX) from my old PC and of course the pricing on techfast deals are pretty sharp.
Delivery time was 3.5 weeks from order, as expected.
PC came but case was damaged (good packaging inside, but the padding between the PC case and box is very limited probably to save on shipping) and graphics card (or MB) was DOA.
RMA response from techfast was very good, although a little slow (this is subjective) as in next day email response, DOA confirmation a week after receiving the system. Full refund, no cost on return shipping. Still waiting on the refund.
About the actual PC - Mostly good, build and cable management was decent.
Case is VERY cheap, made from the cheap light plastic where it can easily deform if you pressed a little to hard on it.
Specs say you can fit 2x3.5" and 2x2.5" drives in the case but realistically there isn't enough space due to fan and lack of cable management space.
Even if you did fit the additional drives in there isn't enough power connectors from the PSU.
can i play gta v on this?
Looking to get this for my 11 year old who plays Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft.
Would it be worth doing and of the upgrades? Eg gold PSU or the Super 1660? He will be using a 1080 24 inch monitor for the foreseeable future.
Thanks!
get the HP $799 laptop with accidental covered for kids :D
Received my order for this product yesterday. No display out of the box, so I called support. They were good at first, then they said they would send me an email regarding next steps as it was looking like the GPU was DOA. They didn't send it and then when I call the next day at 10AM, first it says I have called outside of operating hours, then when I call 30 minutes later it says number has been disconnected.
Computer works well otherwise but the GPU is faulty.
Sent an email to support@techfast and now waiting for a response.
Update: number working now
2nd update: they will send me a new GPU once receiving mine.
Wow. Good on you mate.