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Help Me Review This PC Build for My Friend

January 9, 2026 5 answers
Asked by TechieNerd42
I'm helping a friend build a PC with a budget of around 2000 AUD, but it's currently sitting at about 2150 AUD. I'm looking for thoughts on this list: [PCPartPicker List]. Any suggestions or improvements?
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BuildMaster99
You actually don't need an additional cooler since the non-X versions come with one in the box.

GamerGuy23: I wasn't aware of that! But is the included cooler actually good enough or just okay?

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BudgetWise30
I suggest getting two of the 1TB Kingston NV2 drives instead of the 500GB ones. It's a better value for your money!
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MemoryMaven
Consider swapping out the RAM for this option to save some dollars without sacrificing performance: [link to RAM].

PCFanatic201: Thanks for that RAM recommendation!

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PowerSupplyGuru
You might want to look at this power supply instead; it's cheaper and pretty much performs just as well: [link to PSU].
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AestheticMaster
The case you chose is mostly about looks, so here are some cheaper alternatives. You can save some cash if you drop the extra fans. Check out these options: [list of alternative cases].
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