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[VIC, Refurb] Gaming PC: 9th Gen i5, RTX 2070, 16GB RAM & 480GB SSD $750 + $50 Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Price Performance PC

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[VIC, Refurb] Gaming PC: 9th Gen i5, RTX 2070, 16GB RAM & 480GB SSD $750 + $50 Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Price Performance PC
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Associatedcoathanger007 on 19/11/2022 - 07:41 priceperformancepc.com.au (553 clicks)
Last edited 19/11/2022 - 07:42

Gaming PCs these days are costing an extravagant sum of money. If you don't have the budget of a rich lister and are content to play popular titles at 1080p, older generation components provide great value.

We've refurbished this 2019 gaming rig that still packs in a 6 core cpu at 4ghz and RTX 2070 graphics card that holds its own against the more recent RTX 3060 with real time ray tracing all for under $1k.

Specifications:
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
i5-9400F 4ghz cpu (faster than i7-7700)
Asus Prime H310M-K motherboard with latest bios (Windows 11 ready)
16gb dual channel DDR4 memory
8gb Gigabyte Windforce 3X RTX 2070 graphics with real time ray tracing
480gb Kingston solid state drive
Aerocool tempered glass case with controllable RGB lighting
600w Thermaltake power supply
Usb dual band wifi adapter with bluetooth

Plays many games at 1080p high graphics settings exceeding 75fps. Latest updates and drivers. Just plug and play.

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  • BROKENKEYBOARD on 19/11/2022 - 08:03
    +26

    Seems a little expensive when you can get brand new parts for a similar price https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/2brh8r

    + Brand new, faster CPU, similar GPU performance (except ray tracing), more power efficient
    - No windows/wifi/bluetooth, not prebuilt

    • mr_asstight on 19/11/2022 - 08:14
      +11

      the bargains are always in the comments!

      • frondono on 19/11/2022 - 08:47
        +13

        not the best comparison site.

      • opt on 19/11/2022 - 09:03
        +11

        GPU comparison:

        You are using an unreliable source.
        In reality the RTX2070 is on par with RX 6600 (review benchmarks)

        • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 19/11/2022 - 09:10
          -6

          Depends on the game. As mentioned above RTX trumps RX in ray tracing.

        • jsefrog on 19/11/2022 - 09:25
          +2

          I'm not sure the data supports your closing argument, both links suggest they are on par, the 2070 being slightly slower on both comparisons, by a small margin.

      • AwesomeAndrew on 19/11/2022 - 14:04
        +1

        Would not trust userbenchmark for CPU comparisons. But Nvidia cards have advantage over AMD as they support more features such as CUDA and RT.

  • camelthief on 19/11/2022 - 08:21
    +1

    What kind of warranty does this come with?

    Can't in description above nor on the webpage. It should be a major consideration for most potential buyers.

    • jsefrog on 19/11/2022 - 09:36
      +2

      The "about us" on their webpage states the following:

      All our PC systems are backed with 30 days return to base warranty on hardware faults in addition to our obligations under Australian Consumer Laws. Proof of purchase is required for all returns. A $50 per hour fee may apply if warranty goods are found without fault. We take no responsibility for data loss or corruption. Returns of non-faulty items are considered on a case by case basis. A minimum 15% restocking fee applies

      • seanbaussie on 20/11/2022 - 12:40
        +1

        That is appalling. 30 day warranty for a $750 PC.

  • Beyond on 19/11/2022 - 08:31

    Using Amazon's full pricing and not the cheapest available store

    i5-9400F - $286 (has been under $200)
    ASUS Prime A320M-K - $124 (this is the A320M-K instead of the listed A310M-K model)
    16gb dual channel DDR4 - >$100 (you can get 16x2 for $100)
    8gb Gigabyte Windforce 3X RTX 2070 - (trouble finding price)
    480gb Kingston ssd - $53
    Aerocool tempered glass case - maybe $70
    600w Thermaltake PSU - $92 (if it's gold)

    What I noticed when searching for each of these items is that they're all well outdated.

    CPU is 6 Cores, 6 Threads @2.9GHz with a Boost clock of up to 4.1GHz (depending on silicone, the average is 3.9GHz), without a good cooler there's no way this will hold a high frequency without overheating.

    If your goal is just to play basic games at 1080p with very limited overall storage space, then this will be fine.

    Would I recommend you buy it? Hell no.

    Thumbs down for the misleading CPU specification.

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 19/11/2022 - 08:43

      Have a look at the 3DMark TimeSpy screenshot. The cpu is a constant 4ghz at about 70 degrees. T Junction is 100 degrees so there's plenty of buffer.

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 20/11/2022 - 04:53
      -1

      In addition the A320 is an AMD motherboard and there's no such thing as an A310M-K. There's no way I'd be paying over $100 for the entry level mobo I think you're referring to.

      And where on earth are you going to find 16gb x 2 DDR4 for $100??

      You're also comparing a bunch of parts with a fully built plug and play PC. Something assembled with comparable parts is double the price https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/ready-to-run-pcs/gaming-…

      • Beyond on 20/11/2022 - 07:02
        +1

        Your thermal testing was probably manipulated in some way. Probably done in a cooled room, nearby an additional fan or the sides off. Considering your lack of product transparency on the piece listing, I certainly wouldn't put it past you.

        My mistake on the motherboard listing, the Asus Prime H310M-K didn't show up on the first page of Google for me, but it's saying $94 on Umart for when it was previously sold however long ago, which is less than what I mistakenly posted.

        You ask me where we can find 2x16gb ddr4 for the price I said, how about just using the search feature on this website and it'll save me an answer.

        Did you just say "assembled with comparable parts is double the price"? That's f**king hilarious. A computer shop will charge $100 to build a PC. Also, I was comparing it with parts that were brand new and not refurbished, which is what you're selling, a refurbished product.

        • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 20/11/2022 - 07:38

          No the PC was not tested in any cool room and the sides were on with no additional cooling. Happy to run the benchmark in person with any customer.

          You can't get a 9th gen motherboard brand new so it's ridiculous quoting a brand new price for stock that has been unavailable for years.

          No one is selling 32gb dual channel DDR4 for that price which is why you can't even search it up.

          Of course the value is in using refurbished parts. That's the whole point when comparing to a brand new system with similar performance at double the price.

          Again you're pulling random figures from nowhere. Scorptec will build a system for $119 only with parts sourced from Scorptec https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Services/System_Assembly…

          Centrecom charges $150 and only for parts sourced from Centrecom
          https://www.centrecom.com.au/pcassemblylabourstandard

          MSY charges $120 but only for components you purchase from them
          https://www.msy.com.au/auburn/customise-build-pc/2654-custom…

          You cop the price premium by sourcing all components from a single retailer.

          All the best dumping your bunch of components from a range of online retailers (even those which have been out of stock for years) and getting them to pull it together for you for $100.

        • seanbaussie on 20/11/2022 - 12:41

          And build with brand new parts comes with full warranty, not 30 days.

          • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 20/11/2022 - 18:38

            @seanbaussie: Yes for double the price. Similar to car that rolls out of the showroom and drops to half the value.

  • scottySK on 19/11/2022 - 08:37
    +1

    Better value buying new imo but this is on par with any marketplace/Gumtree build for a similar price for those who lack the time/skill

  • bloom on 19/11/2022 - 08:40
    +3

    Has RBG lighting, it’s a great deal!

  • Kyx on 19/11/2022 - 08:42
    +6

    Agree with those saying buy new instead at similar price point.

  • dazza76 on 19/11/2022 - 08:48

    This isn’t a bad deal, partpicker prices don’t include any build costs
    This would be good for a cheap mom and pop present for their 9 to 15 year old to get in to base gaming.
    They should mention warranty even if it is only 90 days or something as that’s what you should get over fb market place.

  • opt on 19/11/2022 - 09:25

    You can either buy new or buy used for less (if this has no warranty then there is no difference between this and ebay/gumtree/fb used PCs).

    New one as indicated above, or get a used Dell tower model with an i7-7700 (which is only about 8% slower in overall performance, but less when it comes to gaming) and put a used RX6600 for $200 and you are all set for under $600.

    IMHO this should be priced at $600~$650 to be considered a good deal.

  • Wibbleman on 19/11/2022 - 09:54
    +7

    Seems like advertising to me. If it’s refurbished, then there’s either not much or no stock or warranty.
    No stock = no deal!

    Save your pennies for Black Friday deals

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 19/11/2022 - 17:04

      We have commercial quantities of stock hence not yet sold out.

  • diazepam on 19/11/2022 - 10:15
    +2

    $750 for 3 generation old stuff that’s refurbished and the GPU probably mined on. Nope. It’s like those guys on gumtree asking for $500 for their Haswell/7xx series computer. Not happening

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 19/11/2022 - 17:06

      If you can find a prebuilt brand new PC for the same price drop us a link.
      This is not mined. It was from an internet cafe that was locked down so didn't see much use.

  • bargainhunter on 19/11/2022 - 10:22

    From your site, “We use both new and used parts in each PC build to save you money.“
    Are any parts in this system new?

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 19/11/2022 - 17:06
      +1

      SSD, Case, Wifi are new

  • zorodluffy on 19/11/2022 - 10:33
    +3

    this is bad deal , can get similar NEW parts for similar price

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 19/11/2022 - 17:07
      -1

      This is not a bunch of parts. It's an assembled plug and play PC. If you can find a prebuilt brand new PC for the same price drop us a link.

  • ihfree on 19/11/2022 - 11:00
    +1

    Gaming PCs these days are costing an extravagant sum of money. If you don't have the budget of a rich lister and are content to play popular titles at 1080p, older generation components provide great value.

    IMO, there isn't enough of a price difference with new to back the claims as demonstrated here.

    I can see how this could be useful. Though, with the claims and use of Userbenchmark, I would likely steer clear.

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 20/11/2022 - 04:26

      You can use whichever benchmark or comparison site you like. With ray tracing enabled the RTX 2070 is faster. What's the cheapest RX6600 prebuilt system you can find on the market? You're paying double at Scorptec https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/ready-to-run-pcs/gaming-…

      • ihfree on 20/11/2022 - 22:17

        Yeah, but no warranty on the components and similar rasterization performance.

        The cheapest would probably be a PC store - parts + assembly for new.

        As I say, I don't think you're PC is particularly bad - I just feel it is a bit misleading focusing on RT and not quite enough of a price differential. Still, there are those who have limited budgets and I guess it could suit them.

  • stevelo on 19/11/2022 - 11:51
    +4

    Pay a bit more for brand new with warranty, and possible 3 free games with participated retailers, something like
    PCPartPicker Part List: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/GTDFMb

    CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.00 @ Centre Com)
    Motherboard: ASRock B550M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($95.00 @ BPC Technology)
    Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($74.77 @ Amazon Australia)
    Storage: TEAMGROUP MP33 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($49.77 @ JW Computers)
    Video Card: ASRock Challenger D Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card ($335.00 @ Umart)
    Case: Aerocool Rift ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.00 @ PCCaseGear)
    Power Supply: MSI MAG A550BN 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.00 @ BPC Technology)
    Total: $861.54
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-11-19 11:51 AEDT+1100

    • LuslecGrace on 21/11/2022 - 17:45

      Better to pair it with 3600mhz cl18 ram rather than 3200mhz cl16.

  • michael9865 on 19/11/2022 - 12:06

    Isnt 3070 computers about the same price now

  • Czar Chasm on 19/11/2022 - 12:56
    +3

    So is this a good deal….don't reply to me….read my name

  • SeeKo on 21/11/2022 - 23:14
    +1

    If you want to be dead honest, its not terrible value for money considering all the parts + prebuilt PC by itself.

    However there are some serious factors against buying it:
    -30 day warranty (Are you kidding me? It's a Fair trading complaint waiting to happen)
    -Can't really be upgraded without replacing the mobo and lets be honest, noone got time for that
    -The no.1 big no no is the sheer incorrigibility of the rep. Some of the things he's claiming are really, really pushing the facts, from his GPU/CPU comparisons to his absolute inability to debate any sort of negative comments without coming across as obnoxious. If something goes wrong, this is going to be the type of person you're going to have to deal with and that in itself isn't worth the hassle.

    • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 22/11/2022 - 07:55
      -1

      It's a 2019 system and that's what you're paying for. This is stated clearly in the post. Expecting a refurbished 2019 product to have an upgrade path is ridiculous. Any warranty is a bonus given this is an end of life product.

      If you want a brand new system with comparable performance and an upgrade path go to Scorptec and pay double the price for that.

      Again you can use whatever benchmark or comparison site you like. Different games and different benchmarks will give different results.

      This is not for everyone. It's for those customers who see the value in using older generation components for 1080p gaming and want to save money in doing so. Once done they can sell this back on the market so someone else can benefit and buy a newer generation product.

      This is the age old questions of new versus used. If you see the ad is for a refurb and would rather like to pay the premium for a brand new product simply move along.

      • SeeKo on 22/11/2022 - 10:23
        +1

        Thanks for proving my third point

        • Associatedcoathanger007 @ Price Performance PC on 22/11/2022 - 13:22
          -1

          Not at all

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