Looking for a reasonably spec'd i5 desktop for son

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  simcooo on 14/11/2011 - 08:27

  Consider DIY-ing one?
  http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_gaming_conf…
  shops like PCCG, Umart, MSY will all assemble the the parts for you for a small fee.
  gives you more value for money

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    capslock janitor on 29/10/2019 - 17:20

    Good link!

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  Bobbymg on 14/11/2011 - 10:13

  Howdy there KiwiPride

  you can get these parts from MSY ,they ll assemble the pc for 70$.
  also you need to buy Windows 7 as well.

  CPU: Intel Core i5 2310 $170
  Mobo: Asrock H61M/U3S3 B3 $79
  RAM: 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1333 $43
  HDD: Seagate Barracuda 500GB $79
  GPU: 1GB AMD Radeon HD6770 $99
  Case&PSU: Thermaltake V3 Black Edition w/ 450W Litepower PSU $73
  ODD: DVD burner $19

  Total: $ 562
  I know its a little bit above your budget ,but sure its a good powerful system
  good luck
  C H E E R S

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    spliniter on 14/11/2011 - 10:48

    i dont like the psu it really just 400 not 450 watt so i would go with the antec 300 and antec 520c but already over budget what will your son be using this for.

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      kiwipride on 14/11/2011 - 16:45

      Minecraft lol.

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  macfanboy on 14/11/2011 - 10:55

  You can save even more by putting linux on it for free.
  Also check out the refurb ex governments ones from http://stores.ebay.com.au/MyGov-Systems_COMPUTERS-WITH-MONIT…
  Postage is free.

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    capslock janitor on 29/10/2019 - 17:20

    Oh nice~

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  kiwipride on 14/11/2011 - 15:01

  Great suggestions guys, thanks!

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  waylander on 14/11/2011 - 23:59

  I dont know where you live but i have gotten computers from http://www.digitalstar.com.au/ and http://www.pcdiy.com.au/extra/pricelist.aspx

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  waylander on 14/11/2011 - 23:59

  I dont know where you live but i have gotten computers from http://www.digitalstar.com.au/ and http://www.pcdiy.com.au/extra/pricelist.aspx