PC Pc Gaming/building thread

[Anzac16]

Can’t go wrong with that



I can only see it when I’ve got a black screen but that’s just a given for IPS panels. Have yet to see it in game, browsing or on the desktop though which I guess is the most important. Either it’s not a big deal anymore or I got lucky in the IPS lottery. My last monitor was a 27” LG IPS with some pretty bad backlight by comparison but I can’t say it bothered me. It was only a third of the price though so I guess that’s a different story.

Thanks buddy, very keen to get it built. Obviously will put photos here once I'm finished! Another week before I build though yet...

Yeah I'm not too fussed if it has it when the screen is black. Main thing is it doesn't show up any other time.

FWIW, I turn brightness up slightly more than recommended as well and have only noticed it on pure black startup/no input screens. I've played some Witcher 3, ESO, Project Cars 2, Cuphead, Little Nightmares and Divinity 2, along with some word processing/browsing and haven't noticed it while in use yet.

Awesome good to hear. I'll definitely be getting either that or the Predator.

 

[Juddy88]

Looking at building a gaming PC as I'm sick of using my laptop and haven't played much PS4 for a while.

Don't know a lot about PC's at all at I've always been a console gamer, but really would be just for gaming as well as HD streaming.

Budget would be around $1200-$1500. Would you get something decent for that to make it worthwhile?

 

[Gold Member]

Looking at building a gaming PC as I'm sick of using my laptop and haven't played much PS4 for a while.

Don't know a lot about PC's at all at I've always been a console gamer, but really would be just for gaming as well as HD streaming.

Budget would be around $1200-$1500. Would you get something decent for that to make it worthwhile?

Assuming your budget does not include peripherals, KB & mouse, monitor etc...
Then yes you will 100% get something kick ass for that budget.

Some really good post earlier in the thread which are a good starting point. This also, http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_gaming_configs_1

 

[Juddy88]

Assuming your budget does not include peripherals, KB & mouse, monitor etc...
Then yes you will 100% get something kick ass for that budget.

Some really good post earlier in the thread which are a good starting point. This also, http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_gaming_configs_1

Ok cheers, I'll go through and read as much of the thread as I can. Had a quick look through Whirlpool before and might post over there as well.

How much usually for all the extras inc. monitor, decent quality?

 

[Gold Member]

Ok cheers, I'll go through and read as much of the thread as I can. Had a quick look through Whirlpool before and might post over there as well.

How much usually for all the extras inc. monitor, decent quality?

Pick a number between 0 and 10,000....

Ok quality headset & mic ~60
Cheapie keyboard ~20
Top quality gaming mouse ~90
Entry level 27" 1080p 60hz monitor ~230

 

[Juddy88]

Pick a number between 0 and 10,000....

Ok quality headset & mic ~60
Cheapie keyboard ~20
Top quality gaming mouse ~90
Entry level 27" 1080p 60hz monitor ~230

Yeah that would fit in to the budget. $1200 ish + $400 for the rest

 

[Juddy88]

They have these as guides on Whirlpool

CPU: Intel Core i5 7500 $269
Mobo: ASRock B250M-Pro4 $115
RAM: 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4-2133 $88
SSD: Crucial MX300 275GB $135
HDD: Western Digital Blue 7200RPM 1TB $64
GPU: 6GB Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 orAMD RX 480/580 8GB $400 (Might be very hard to find due to "mining boom")
Case: Corsair Carbide 200R $85
PSU: Antec TPC 550W Gold $99 (or a modular Corsair TX550M $119
ODD: (None)
Peripherals: [ 24" PLS 1920x1080 Free Sync / Logitech G300S / Logitech Z213 2.1] ($236)

Total: $1,255 ($1,491)

$1,500 ($1,750) Gaming/Multi-Purpose Config Six Cores Value AMD
(Six cores / twelve threads, overclockable)
Compare Ryzen 5 1600 vs. Core i5 7600 – each has its strengths

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 $289 (Includes a decent cooler)
Mobo: Gigabyte AB350M-D3H $128
RAM: 16 GB (2x8 GB) DDR4-2400 C15 $188(Or faster, Ryzen loves fast RAM)
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2 $239
HDD: Toshiba 7200RPM 2TB $99
GPU: 6GB Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 orAMD RX 480/580 8GB $400 Next upgrade: GTX 1070 $749
Case: Corsair Carbide 200R $85 (Or case of your choice, Silverstone TJ08-E is also good)
PSU: Antec TPC 550W Gold $99 (or a modular Corsair TX550M $119)
ODD: None
Peripherals: [ 24" PLS 1920x1080 Free Sync / Logitech G300S / Logitech Z213 2.1] ($236)
Alternative high-end peripherals (esp if with 1070 GPU): [ ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz 1ms / Cougar 450K / Logitech G502 / Logitech Z313 2.1 ] ($571)

Total: $1,527 ($1,763) (faster GPU option +$350)

 

[dwwaino]

Not sure the date on the Whirlpool suggestions but could be worth checking out the coffee lake intels if there is stock around. 8350k is a whisker cheaper than the 7500, 4 cores as well and a faster clock and is unlocked.

The Ryzen build is a safe bet too. I’m not the best when it comes to best bang for buck though.

 

[funk44]

Going against the grain here but don't waste your money on a mechanical keyboard. Completely unnecessary vanity item

A good mouse and large mouse pad on the other hand is essential

 

[Matera92]

Going against the grain here but don't waste your money on a mechanical keyboard. Completely unnecessary vanity item

A good mouse and large mouse pad on the other hand is essential

 

[simba_]

Going against the grain here but don't waste your money on a mechanical keyboard. Completely unnecessary vanity item

A good mouse and large mouse pad on the other hand is essential

why would a keyboard be any less important than a mousepad?

sexiest part of any set up has to be a strong clicky keyboard

 

[Long Live HFC]

Going against the grain here but don't waste your money on a mechanical keyboard. Completely unnecessary vanity item

i think that really depends on the quality of your non-mechanical keyboard. for instance, i used one for many years which wouldn't allow me to sprint + forward + strafe left. so there was a lot of dodging to the right in those days

 

[Donakebab]

Going against the grain here but don't waste your money on a mechanical keyboard. Completely unnecessary vanity item

A good mouse and large mouse pad on the other hand is essential

Couldn't be more wrong. I do a truckload of typing and use Cherry Blue MX caps as my staple, the difference is extremely noticeable, with both speed and accuracy noticeably dropping when not using my main board. Same with gaming, when competing in high end content, tactile and ultra responsive keystrokes can be the difference between winning and losing. I hate every moment I am forced to type on rubber dome membrane pieces of s**t.

 

[Gold Member]

Couldn't be more wrong. I do a truckload of typing and use Cherry Blue MX caps as my staple, the difference is extremely noticeable, with both speed and accuracy noticeably dropping when not using my main board. Same with gaming, when competing in high end content, tactile and ultra responsive keystrokes can be the difference between winning and losing. I hate every moment I am forced to type on rubber dome membrane pieces of s**t.

Sorry, couldn't hear your post over the clackety clack noise...







Posted by Cherry MX browns.

 

[Equus]

Hi everyone.
I've put together a build, inspired by Whirpools suggestion, and modified some bits and pieces. However, the overall price is about $1,700 odd or so, which is in excess of my $1,600 budget. Are there any suggestions or modification that can be further made to bring down the cost.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 - MSY - $275
Mobo: ASROCK AB350M-ATX AM4 - MSY - $109
RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance Black 2400 - MSY - $262
SSD: Crucial MX300 275GB - MSY - $120
HDD: WD Blue 2TB - MSY - $86
GPU: Colorful iGame GTX 1060 Vulcan X OC - MSY - $449 (May reconsider using other GTX 1060)
Case: Corsair Carbide 200R - MSY - $82 (Can probably go cheaper)
PSU: Corsair TX550M - MSY - $109
Network Adapter: TPLINK Archer T9E - MSY - $89 (I'm not certain about this one. Does anybody have any other suggestion?)
OS: Window 10 64Bit - CPL - $145
Total - $1,726

Thank you!

 

[dwwaino]

Hi everyone.
I've put together a build, inspired by Whirpools suggestion, and modified some bits and pieces. However, the overall price is about $1,700 odd or so, which is in excess of my $1,600 budget. Are there any suggestions or modification that can be further made to bring down the cost.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 - MSY - $275
Mobo: ASROCK AB350M-ATX AM4 - MSY - $109
RAM: 16GB (2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance Black 2400 - MSY - $262
SSD: Crucial MX300 275GB - MSY - $120
HDD: WD Blue 2TB - MSY - $86
GPU: Colorful iGame GTX 1060 Vulcan X OC - MSY - $449 (May reconsider using other GTX 1060)
Case: Corsair Carbide 200R - MSY - $82 (Can probably go cheaper)
PSU: Corsair TX550M - MSY - $109
Network Adapter: TPLINK Archer T9E - MSY - $89 (I'm not certain about this one. Does anybody have any other suggestion?)
OS: Window 10 64Bit - CPL - $145
Total - $1,726

Thank you!

Not without significantly impacting performance. That’s a solid build. Is the wireless adapter necessary? That would bring the cost down . If you’re happy to spend that then what about swapping the wireless adapter for a power line adaptor? More reliable net that way.

 

[Equus]

Not without significantly impacting performance. That’s a solid build. Is the wireless adapter necessary? That would bring the cost down . If you’re happy to spend that then what about swapping the wireless adapter for a power line adaptor? More reliable net that way.

I can't get an ethernet cable from downstairs to upstairs hence why I got the wireless adapter.

 

[dwwaino]

I can't get an ethernet cable from downstairs to upstairs hence why I got the wireless adapter.

All good. Don’t mean to harp but have you tried a power line adaptor? If you’re unsure it’s a pair of adaptors that uses your own home’s wiring as a network connection. A good quality pair is reliable and you don’t have to worry about interference. It won’t keep your cost down and it looks like these newer ones are a little more expensive since I got mine but just a suggestion for more reliable internet

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers...0-100au-powerline-gigabit-adapter-kit/975564/

 

[Sterge]

All good. Don’t mean to harp but have you tried a power line adaptor? If you’re unsure it’s a pair of adaptors that uses your own home’s wiring as a network connection. A good quality pair is reliable and you don’t have to worry about interference. It won’t keep your cost down and it looks like these newer ones are a little more expensive since I got mine but just a suggestion for more reliable internet

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers...0-100au-powerline-gigabit-adapter-kit/975564/

if his house is on 2 phase power those won't work unless both plugs are on the same phase

used them when I rented with friends and it worked a dream but they don't work in our house

 

[dwwaino]

if his house is on 2 phase power those won't work unless both plugs are on the same phase

used them when I rented with friends and it worked a dream but they don't work in our house

2 phase or 2 power circuits? 2 phase is generally only found on older rural properties where 3 phase can’t be delivered. Definitely won’t work over two circuits though. Would be pretty bad luck though considering there are roughly 10-15 GPOs and lights per 10amp circuit.

 

[Sterge]

2 phase or 2 power circuits? 2 phase is generally only found on older rural properties where 3 phase can’t be delivered. Definitely won’t work over two circuits though. Would be pretty bad luck though considering there are roughly 10-15 GPOs and lights per 10amp circuit.

i'm not an electrician

2 circuits is the answer

 

[dwwaino]

i'm not an electrician

2 circuits is the answer

I am

 

[dav3]

2 phase or 2 power circuits? 2 phase is generally only found on older rural properties where 3 phase can’t be delivered. Definitely won’t work over two circuits though. Would be pretty bad luck though considering there are roughly 10-15 GPOs and lights per 10amp circuit.

They work fine across different circuits, performance can degrade but it works.

 

[Sterge]

They work fine across different circuits, performance can degrade but it works.

not in my house

 

[dav3]

not in my house

Pretty sure I've got 3 adapters running over two different circuits with no real issues, and there's plenty of people around the place who say it works fine. It probably depends on the wiring in the place.