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[VIC, Refurb] Gaming PC: 10th Gen i3, GTX 1060, Z490, 16GB RAM & 256GB SSD $550 + $50 Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Price Performance PC

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[VIC, Refurb] Gaming PC: 10th Gen i3, GTX 1060, Z490, 16GB RAM & 256GB SSD $550 + $50 Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Price Performance PC
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Associatedcoathanger007 on 09/10/2022 - 07:12 priceperformancepc.com.au (1130 clicks)
Last edited 10/10/2022 - 14:45 by 2 other users

Looking for a cheap gaming PC that can play many games 1080p high graphics settings exceeding 60fps?

Here's a why a 10th generation i3 is a better buy than a 7th generation i7 (and previous generations).

Released in 2021 the i3-10105F has more life left compared to the i7-7700 released in 2017.

The i3-10100F can turbo boost to 4.30ghz making it a tad faster than the i7-7700 which can only get to 4.20ghz.0

10th gen systems are Windows 11 ready and the motherboard has Windows 11 drivers. Though there are ways to bypass TPM and install Windows 11 on older generation systems there are no supported Windows 11 drivers and this may cause system instability.

The Z490 motherboard with the latest bios has a decent upgrade path supporting up to an 11th generation i9. Whereas the 7th generation i7 has pretty much maxed out the motherboard.

The Z490 motherboard supports XMP DDR4 speeds up to 5000mhz whereas a comparable Z170 motherboard only supports XMP DDR4 speeds up to 3200mhz.

With that out of the way, we present you with a competitively prices 10th gen i3 budget gaming PC.

Specifications:

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
i3-10100F 4ghz cpu (faster than i7-7700)
MSI Z490-A Pro motherboard
16gb dual channel DDR4-2666 memory
6gb Gigabyte Windforce 2X GTX 1060 OC graphics
256gb Team solid state drive
650w Thermaltake 80 plus gold power supply (sold out)
650w Darkflash 80 plus bronze power supply (9/10/2022 update: replaces Thermaltake PSU)
Aerocool tempered glass case RGB strip
Usb dual band wifi adapter with bluetooth

Plays Fortnite at 1080p high graphics settings around 75fps (see live gameplay screenshot). Latest updates and drivers. Just plug and play.

6 months return to base warranty on hardware faults.

Price for tower alone.

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  • arsenal1 on 09/10/2022 - 07:27

    Specifications and heading state different drive sizes listed. Does the price include both.?

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 09/10/2022 - 07:31

      Thanks amended. Was editing a previous title and missed that out.

      • arsenal1 on 09/10/2022 - 07:43
        +1

        Does the $50 shipping also apply to Tasmania. Cheers

        • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 09/10/2022 - 07:47

          Nope VIC only as per ad.

  • Blue5 on 09/10/2022 - 07:52

    I've been out of the loop on gaming for a few years (kids!) - can someone give me an idea of where this sits in terms of being able to handle newer games?

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 09/10/2022 - 07:54

      This is our cheapest gaming PC built for recessionary times. Check the website for higher end rigs.

    • mochariffic on 09/10/2022 - 08:08
      +2

      This is a midrange setup from a few gens ago that would've played games at 1080p medium to high settings.
      Current games will need to use low or tweaked settings as drivers (and games) are not optimised for pascal (gtx1060) but should still perform acceptably.

      • Blue5 on 09/10/2022 - 08:35

        Thank you!

        • GandalfTheCheap on 12/10/2022 - 07:58
          +1

          There is absolutely no game this can't play, and won't be for years (likely a decade, barring any major surprises in tech advances). It just won't always manage 4k and/or high framerates above 60FPS in the more demanding games.

          Great system for a kid who wants to try proper PC gaming but can't afford $1500 for a fancier rig.

          If GPU prices finally crash in the next month or two, they may even be able to throw a more modern budget-to-mid-range GPU in there for another $200 and be enjoying those fancy high res FPS too.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/10/2022 - 11:23

      The best way to buy a PC is to first work out your budget then ask "what is the best specifications I can buy for this amount?"

      If your budget is $600 then this is an okay system and will play newer titles at reasonably high setting at 1080p. But if you want to future proof, play games even more smoothly and higher resolutions it would be much better to buy something with newer specifications. I think for about $1000-1200 you could get something that will last you many more years and perform two to three times better than this system. And with warranty for peace of mind.

      • shroomish on 09/10/2022 - 12:45
        -1

        But then it wouldnt be budget.

        • sween64 on 09/10/2022 - 13:25
          +4

          It would be in budget if the budget is $1300.

        • LuslecGrace on 09/10/2022 - 23:07
          +1

          Budget isn't necessarily meaning low, it just means a set amount of money that you do not want to cross over, hence a budget! Someone that can spend 1k on a pc without having a budget isn't a budget build, but someone that has a budget of 1k is.

  • MiniMyna on 09/10/2022 - 08:14

    Where do the GPUs for this build come from?

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 09/10/2022 - 08:16
      +4

      These are used graphics cards that have been soured from an internet cafe in the Melbourne CBD that sadly closed down. They are still solid performers. If you do want a brand new graphics card we can certainly install a new RTX gpu for you but expect to pay a significant premium.

  • elcheapodeniro on 09/10/2022 - 08:26
    -3

    Id rather pickup a used Xbox Series S if you want a bargain gaming machine and 1060 card is old old now.

    • The Value on 09/10/2022 - 12:56
      +2

      Enjoy doing spreadsheets on your Xbox. A PC, even a gaming PC, can do anything you can imagine!

      • freefall101 on 09/10/2022 - 13:42
        +1

        Used xbox series s is $450 from ebgames, use the other $100 to pick up a refurb desktop - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/728846

      • elcheapodeniro on 09/10/2022 - 16:02

        Edge browser and google docs and sheets
        Next….

        • The Value on 09/10/2022 - 16:21
          +2

          I do not recommend Edging for prolonged periods of time.

          • elcheapodeniro on 10/10/2022 - 16:13
            +1

            @The Value: Ha, yep it was more of a joke and just saying you could do it.
            Just that gamepass and series s makes for best bang for buck.

  • Sainter Dad on 09/10/2022 - 09:16

    So aside from the Win 11 issue - am I correct that this is not an upgrade on an i7-7700 rig with a 980Ti watercooled GPU?

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 09/10/2022 - 09:25

      We're really comparing two bottom of the barrel systems. I would consider a Ryzen 7 5700X with RTX 3080 to be an upgrade. But that's a $2k system.

      • Sainter Dad on 09/10/2022 - 09:34
        -1

        Thanks - my son has the system mentioned and was offered $400.00 for it by a mate - I was wondering if I chipped in the additional $150.00 whether this would be an upgrade - but he will be happy sticking with his 'bottom of the barrel system' thank you very much. He has had the computer for 4 years now and is considering upgrading - but does not spend enough Screen Time on it to warrant a $2K bill

        • [Deactivated] on 09/10/2022 - 11:25
          +1

          It's not an upgrade mate. Stick with what you've got. You would want to get a 3060ti and above with a 5600x or better as an upgrade. See my above comment.

        • barge-in hunter on 09/10/2022 - 11:43

          You’re making the right choice - the 980ti is much better than a 1060 in a lot of games

    • bobsmidie on 09/10/2022 - 09:34

      Definitely not an upgrade

  • bobzor on 09/10/2022 - 10:26

    Have you already put newest bios on mobo?

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 09/10/2022 - 10:30

      Yes later than the one pictured.

  • Tollery on 09/10/2022 - 11:35
    -4

    Go Daddy for hosting and having some women on the right hand side talking like I'm slow, your website doesn't scram buy from us, we are safe.

    • stephendt on 09/10/2022 - 13:12
      -1

      Okay, so? Price performance PC strives to save you hundreds of dollars on your gaming PC. Every system is stress tested with the latest updates and drivers, to ensure trouble-free performance. Simply plug, play and enjoy your price performance PC. Schedule a pickup time and grab your gaming rig today.

      • Tollery on 09/10/2022 - 13:23
        -1

        Did you forget to select "I am associated with Price Performance PC"

        • stephendt on 09/10/2022 - 16:07
          +1

          Not associated. Just literally translating what the lady was saying, because you did say you were a bit slow.

          • Tollery on 09/10/2022 - 17:28

            @stephendt:

            having some women on the right hand side talking like I'm slow.
            I didn't say I was slow.

            "Price performance PC strives to save you hundreds of dollars on your gaming PC" How? I can build myself one for under $1,000 or buy one for for $600-$1200 second hand if need be.

  • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 09/10/2022 - 23:16

    We've just run out of the Thermaltake power supplies and will be using Darkflash 650w 80 plus bronze rated ones instead. Ad edited accordingly.

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