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| 1446594 | 2018-02-24 00:20:00 | Hello all My current Gaming Machine is getting on a bit so I want to update it and cycle it into my media server PBtech have a good sale and finance deal on at mo. and I only need a box (no screen etc) - I knew what I was doing 10 years ago but now not so much. Could I have any recommendations please? Thanks! Baz |
taxboy4 (579) | ||
| 1446595 | 2018-02-24 01:28:00 | What games, what resolution, what budget? you are not giving us much to go on. Toms hardware has a regular article on best CPU for the money and best GPU for the money for gamers, it's a good place to start. The also have hierachy charts so you can compare. www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com For a short version IMHO get an i5 8 series, 16GB of RAM, and the best GPU you can afford - a GTX 1060 6GB or RX580 would be my entry level cards. If that doesn't break the budget look at SSD's and i7s. Beware of pre - built "gaming" rigs that don't have at least a GTX 1060 or better, you will be dissapointed. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1446596 | 2018-03-01 07:59:00 | I'll second dugimodo's thoughts, though if you're on a _real_ budget, you can get the 1050Ti (It won't do all games at full 1080P though so try for a 3GB 1060 at least). Skimp a bit on the RAM if you need, 4GB is the minimum these days if you're content to close down most extra apps while you game, and 8GB being generally sufficient for entry-level gaming :) | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1446597 | 2018-04-28 01:41:00 | What games, what resolution, what budget? you are not giving us much to go on. Toms hardware has a regular article on best CPU for the money and best GPU for the money for gamers, it's a good place to start. The also have hierachy charts so you can compare. www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com www.tomshardware.com For a short version IMHO get an i5 8 series, 16GB of RAM, and the best GPU you can afford - a GTX 1060 6GB or RX580 would be my entry level cards. If that doesn't break the budget look at SSD's and i7s. Beware of pre - built "gaming" rigs that don't have at least a GTX 1060 or better, you will be dissapointed. Hello there Thanks for your help on an earlier post about a PC. I have put together a new Gaming PC using your advice - www.pbtech.co.nz Can I be super cheeky and ask you to have a look at the build I have before I buy. Thanks in advance Barry |
taxboy4 (579) | ||
| 1446598 | 2018-04-28 01:42:00 | I'll second dugimodo's thoughts, though if you're on a _real_ budget, you can get the 1050Ti (It won't do all games at full 1080P though so try for a 3GB 1060 at least). Skimp a bit on the RAM if you need, 4GB is the minimum these days if you're content to close down most extra apps while you game, and 8GB being generally sufficient for entry-level gaming :) Hello there Thanks for your help on an earlier post about a PC. I have put together a new Gaming PC using your advice - www.pbtech.co.nz Can I be super cheeky and ask you to have a look at the build I have before I buy. Thanks in advance Barry |
taxboy4 (579) | ||
| 1446599 | 2018-04-28 01:51:00 | Ooops and now added a 4TB hard drive to the build.... | taxboy4 (579) | ||
| 1446600 | 2018-04-28 01:54:00 | And don't go to PBTech, they have a bad reputation with after sales service. ***** (5 stars) Computer Lounge (www.computerlounge.co.nz) ****1/2 (4.5 stars) Mightyape (www.mightyape.co.nz) *$4 Flat rate shipping* Ascent Technology (www.ascent.co.nz) *Free Shipping* Paradigm Pcs (www.pp.co.nz) *Free Shipping* **** (4 stars) Playtech (www.playtech.co.nz) *$4 Flat rate shipping* PC Force (http://www.pcforce.co.nz/) *Free Shipping* www.gpforums.co.nz |
piroska (17583) | ||
| 1446601 | 2018-04-28 02:26:00 | And don't go to PBTech, they have a bad reputation with after sales service. ***** (5 stars) Computer Lounge (www.computerlounge.co.nz) ****1/2 (4.5 stars) Mightyape (www.mightyape.co.nz) *$4 Flat rate shipping* Ascent Technology (www.ascent.co.nz) *Free Shipping* Paradigm Pcs (www.pp.co.nz) *Free Shipping* **** (4 stars) Playtech (www.playtech.co.nz) *$4 Flat rate shipping* PC Force (http://www.pcforce.co.nz/) *Free Shipping* www.gpforums.co.nz Cheers for those names - looking at PC Force - a $3k build was Case Options - AEROCOOL Project 7 Tempered Glass Case CPU Options - Intel CoffeeLake Core i7 8700 3.2GHz CPU Cooler Options - DEEPCOOL Gamer Storm Assassin CPU Cooler Graphic Card and PSU Options - Nvidia GeForce GTX1070 8GB GDDR5 With 550W PSU RAM Options - G.SKILL Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4 RAM 3000Mhz SSD Add On - Samsung 860 EVO 250GB SSD Hard Drive Options - 4TB SATA3 Hard Drive Optical Drive Options - None Wi-Fi - ASUS AC 867 MBPS Wi-Fi & Bluetooth included Case Cooling Upgrade - One extra case fan Operating System - Windows 10 Home 64bit Microsoft Office - None Anti-Virus - None Warranty - Two Years Warranty |
taxboy4 (579) | ||
| 1446602 | 2018-04-28 03:43:00 | Cheers for those names - looking at PC Force - a $3k build was Case Options - AEROCOOL Project 7 Tempered Glass Case CPU Options - Intel CoffeeLake Core i7 8700 3.2GHz CPU Cooler Options - DEEPCOOL Gamer Storm Assassin CPU Cooler Graphic Card and PSU Options - Nvidia GeForce GTX1070 8GB GDDR5 With 550W PSU RAM Options - G.SKILL Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4 RAM 3000Mhz SSD Add On - Samsung 860 EVO 250GB SSD Hard Drive Options - 4TB SATA3 Hard Drive Optical Drive Options - None Wi-Fi - ASUS AC 867 MBPS Wi-Fi & Bluetooth included Case Cooling Upgrade - One extra case fan Operating System - Windows 10 Home 64bit Microsoft Office - None Anti-Virus - None Warranty - Two Years Warranty Kind a missing one important Item in the list --THE MOTHERBOARD ?? |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 1446603 | 2018-04-28 04:25:00 | Hello Wainuitech - think it is Gigabyte GA-AX370-Gaming 5 Supports New Generation AMD Ryzen™ Processors Fast 4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 with USB Type-C™ and Type-A 2-Way Graphics Support with Dual Armor and Ultra Durable™ Design NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 U.2 Connector Ultra-Fast PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 with PCIe NVMe & SATA mode support Creative® Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 support Dual ALC 1220 with Front & Rear 120dB SNR HD Audio with Dual Smart Headphone Amps Killer™ E2500 Gaming Network + Intel® Gigabit LAN USB DAC-UP 2 & 4 Front USB 3.0 Ports with Adjustable Voltage RGB FUSION with Multi-Zone LED Light Show design Swappable Overlay for Accent LED Smart Fan 5 features 9 Temperature Sensors and 8 Hybrid Fan Headers |
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