Wanting to Build a New Desktop Computer $2.5k- $3K Budget

kyle on 06/11/2020 - 19:15

With my existing desktop which I built from scratch getting close to 8 years and as the BSODs are getting more frequent In Win10, I think it's time to get a new desktop.

I have been thinking about just getting a HP Z1 G6 for simplicity, or just pay Centrecom or similar to build one for me. Too old and too lazy to build another one from scratch. Problem with buying a HP is the lack of upgradability.

So Ozbargainers, what do you think I should get with a $2.5K to $3K budget. I'm just the occasional FB game player, nothing serious, but I want something fast.

This budget is only to cover the box and everything inside it. I'm retaining my existing monitors, mouse/kb and speakers for now.

So as a minimum, I need:
1. 1TB Nvme M.2 SSD
2. 4, 5 or 6 TB HDD
3. 32GB RAM
4. Thunderbolt 3 port
5. Case, PSU and fans
6. Sound card
7. MB + Chip. Not too fussed about Intel or AMD, although I've been mostly an Intel fan
8. Video card
9. Windows 10 Home or Pro, doesn't matter
10. A cheap NAS if budget allows

Doable?

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Comments

  • Diverse on 06/11/2020 - 19:44

    Do your own research if you're not going to build it, i.e find a pre-build that has the minimums you need? Lol.

    • kyle on 06/11/2020 - 19:54

      Thunderbolt 3 seems to be a sticking point unless I do an add on

  • gmail92 on 06/11/2020 - 20:36
    +3

    Your post sounds like:

    I want a car that gets me from A to B; and I have a 100k budget.

    You want something fast to do what? Scroll webpages at 360hz/fps? Play facebook games competitively?

  • This Guy on 06/11/2020 - 20:36

    Shop Intel 10,000, non k (k processors have no 'onboard' graphics to output via Thunderbolt/USB C).

    Some RTX 2000 GPU's have USB C video outputs if you want to go AMD 3000 or 5000 (5000 is about as fast as Intel 10,000 and is out this month).

    Thunderbolt is going to be the hardest port to find in prebuilts. The rest is mostly spec'ing what you have found.

    You clearly know what you are doing. Just browse techfast and HP's site and pick what works for you.

    • kyle on 06/11/2020 - 20:42

      Thanks for the info on the Intel K. I thought the K only meant unlocked multiplier.

      • This Guy on 06/11/2020 - 20:46

        You are right. Friday night. F. Avoid F cpu's if you want to output video over thunderbolt (might be issues using a discrete GPU over onboard Thunderbolt).

        See if you can work out Linus from LTT's personal bedroom rig. He uses thunderbolt for graphics and peripherals.

  • axlfan on 06/11/2020 - 20:41
    +1

    I think this is a pretty big budget given that you just need to build a PC and dont need monitors/peripherals etc

    I would recommend checking out the latest Ryzen CPU's and tracking when they launch.
    https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/684307/5-reasons-ryze…

    I have a Ryzen 3700x myself and took over a month to collect all parts from world wide and built mine for around $1600 with a GTX 1660 ti as I only do moderate gaming (CS:Go mostly!)

    I figure you can do so much more with double the budget.

    Here is my parts list.
    https://pcpartpicker.com/user/axlcalvin/saved/9hM4nQ

    • kyle on 06/11/2020 - 21:08

      Thanks. I'll have a look

      • Kangal on 07/11/2020 - 12:23

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/579066

        This dropped in, looks decent. Just upgrade the few components you want (eg SSD).
        Or in the best case, keep your current rig, wait another 3-6 months when hype/demand dies down and supply rises, then buy the individual components gradually and build the rig you want at the budget you want.

  • nomoneynoproblems on 07/11/2020 - 09:44

    What's your primary use? Thunderbolt and TB of storage to me sounds like you're into multimedia and content creation?

    • Kangal on 07/11/2020 - 12:35

      Thunderbolt would usually trap you into the Intel ecosystem. Tough.
      However, there's some Thunderbolt3-PCIEx4 cards you can drop in your system. And even better, ASrock has a new miniITX X570 motherboard that natively supports Thunderbolt for Ryzen processors. Perfect for Small-FormFactor / HTPC builds.

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