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**x5_dot** · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 10:02 AM

Oooh ooh! What about this from PCDIY?

‐ Intel Core i5-3570 3.40GHz
‐ Kingston HyperX 8GB DDR3 1600 Memory
‐ 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive
- Nvidia GeForce GTX-660 Ti 2GB Graphics
‐ 24X DVD±RW Optical Drive
- Intel Z77M Motherboard
- USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbp/s
- High Denition Audio
‐ High Speed Gigabit LAN
- Thermaltake 80 Plus 600W PSU
- CoolerMaster CM 692 Nvidia Case

For $1119

**Mayo** · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 10:10 AM

You could talk to your lovely friends at www.MWave.com.au for a special build.

Just use the code word "I bring home the bacon" for ultra eSportsness.

Cyanide · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 10:13 AM

2x8GB of RAM since you're going to be doing CAD and Photoshop etc.

MezjE · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 10:19 AM

Hm seems a bit expensive, try.

PCCG, Centrecom, Umart and some others.

Also making it yourself isn't that hard too, should give it a go it is fuuuuuuuuuun!

NOM · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 10:22 AM

the 1119 sounds good, plus those nvidia cases are really good, pretty quiet and good insulation (so things won't get stinking hot in there)

Centercom is Melbourne only and there isn't U-marts in NSW only at queensland and vic

UHF · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dot89

Oooh ooh! What about this from PCDIY?

‐ Intel Core i5-3570 3.40GHz
‐ Kingston HyperX 8GB DDR3 1600 Memory
‐ 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive
- Nvidia GeForce GTX-660 Ti 2GB Graphics
‐ 24X DVD±RW Optical Drive
- Intel Z77M Motherboard
- USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbp/s
- High Denition Audio
‐ High Speed Gigabit LAN
- Thermaltake 80 Plus 600W PSU
- CoolerMaster CM 692 Nvidia Case

For $1119

Costs to build around $880 if I built it myself in QLD if I've added up right. More if you include operating system and building costs.

VB_WhiplashJC · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 1:58 PM

The PCDIY build is very similar to the PCCG one I linked to. For an extra $90 you get a slightly better graphics card and possibly a better power supply.

However, the PCCG build includes Windows 7 which the PCDIY doesn't, which will cost you ~$100, or 109 if you want windows 8.

Saberaus · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 2:02 PM

That build is fine, GL HF

[TA]LoSt · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 2:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VB_WhiplashJC

The PCDIY build is very similar to the PCCG one I linked to. For an extra $90 you get a slightly better graphics card and possibly a better power supply.

However, the PCCG build includes Windows 7 which the PCDIY doesn't, which will cost you ~$100, or 109 if you want windows 8.

And for an extra $100 on that you get an SSD (for all your picture stuff), one of the best graphics cards on the market and an extra TB of space if you decide to go with the one I recommended. Seriously, it's a steal.

**x5_dot** · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 2:16 PM

Yeah I just got excited cos it looked the same to me :P

@ UHF where do are you sourcing your prices from?

Currently getting PiG to ask his sponsors/contacts for a good deal

**|Erasmus|** · Fri, 4th-Jan-2013, 2:19 PM

mwave is actually really well priced... there's a store somewhere on parramatta rd around auburn I saw last week too. Can get it assembled with basically those parts and an OS for 1220 or something (without any special sponsor discounts

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NOM · Sat, 5th-Jan-2013, 8:49 AM

at mwave, bring PiG and camera, take photos and get pic to sign them = best bribe & discount you will get

terranmilf · Sat, 5th-Jan-2013, 11:02 AM

hi there

not sure if anyone said this yet

1.2k is a lot of money to sink into a computer especially if you are unsure of what u are doing

**TheGentleman** · Sat, 5th-Jan-2013, 11:29 AM

Hi dot, I don't know if you've read my guide to the basics of sourcing parts from computers: http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?t=4513

But it's a great place to start to learn about computers, how they function and what makes certain parts better than others.

Assuming that you only want SC2 and Internet browsing and an office suite as your most resource intensive activities the current $1.2k proposals will last you a long time!

Hope this helps

**x5_dot** · Sun, 6th-Jan-2013, 9:19 AM

Thanks Gentleman! I completely forgot about your guide! Will give it a read when I can. I do actually need it for more intensive activities (cad, ps, pr) which is why my current computer is starting to give me trouble.

And though I don't know anything about computers, I'm thankful to be surrounded by people who do and who are willing to help