Hey everyone! I'm new to the world of gaming PCs and I'm looking for some guidance. I'm interested in buying a gaming setup, but I'm confused about how much I should spend and whether I should build it myself or go for a pre-built option. I want to play games like Minecraft, Roblox, and GTA, along with other popular titles on PC. Can anyone help me figure out where to start and what a reasonable budget would be for a good gaming PC in Australia?
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What budget are you aiming for? It would help narrow down the best options for either building or buying.
You can build a solid PC on a budget! Here’s a rough breakdown:
- Power Supply: ~$100
- Case: $0 to $100
- Motherboard: ~$200
- Ryzen 5600x: ~$200
- 16GB RAM: ~$200
- Graphics Card (9060 XT): ~$600
- 2TB M.2 SSD: ~$300 (or 1TB to save money)
You might want to check out some pre-builds too, like those at Scorptec.
For the games you mentioned, you could find used PCs for under 1,000 AUD that would work perfectly fine, except maybe for Minecraft with shaders.
While I'm not familiar with local prices, I'd suggest starting with a Ryzen 3 3100 for around 30 euros and pairing it with a used GPU in the $150-200 range. Pre-builts can sometimes be sketchy, so building from used parts can give you more bang for your buck! Research is key here.
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