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Batman

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#306952 7-Sep-2023 06:33

edit - now it sounds like he wants a ryzen 3600 or 5500 .....

my kid's friend is looking to game on a desktop, and based on my testing with my son's system, this is what he'd be after

i5 6600 or newer (minimum 6400)
8 or 16GB dual channel ram
256 GB SSD or larger
WiFi - ideally dual band 5Ghz
GTX 1060 (not needed, i can source one for him)

his budget is $250-400 depending on specs

he's in Dunedin but i can figure out some way of economy shipping $10-20 if you have a suitable box

nzkc

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#3124540 7-Sep-2023 12:38

PB Tech have a special on ex-lease models at $399.99 that look to fit your requirements: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/EXWKSDEL70501/Dell-Optiplex-7050-A-Grade-Off-Lease-Intel-Core-i7

Would be limited on upgrade potential which would put me off myself.

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#3124625 7-Sep-2023 14:14

nzkc:

PB Tech have a special on ex-lease models at $399.99 that look to fit your requirements: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/EXWKSDEL70501/Dell-Optiplex-7050-A-Grade-Off-Lease-Intel-Core-i7

Looks like half height case - would limit video card choice quite significantly. Low end card, more for HTPC type duties.

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#3124731 7-Sep-2023 18:05

Batman:

my kid's friend is looking to game on a desktop, and based on my testing with my son's system, this is what he'd be after

i5 6600 or newer (minimum 6400)
8 or 16GB dual channel ram
256 GB SSD or larger
WiFi - ideally dual band 5Ghz
GTX 1060 (not needed, i can source one for him)
his budget is $250-400 depending on specs

he's in Dunedin but i can figure out some way of economy shipping $10-20 if you have a suitable box

What games does your son play?

Edit: the G2 SFF PSU is only ~350W. Probably need a tower or workstation HP machine with 700W PSU.

Low profile video card required.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/computers/desktops/no-monitor/listing/4312510649?bof=LH3H6O95

I purchase from these guys all the time, their machines are usually pristine condition.

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#3125057 8-Sep-2023 16:51

I have a PC that I put together for my youngest to play Minecraft & Roblox. I am going to list it on TradeMe tomorrow for the no-fees day.

CPU: i3-4130
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 760 2GB GDDR5
RAM: 16gb
SSD: 120gb
HDD: 1TB
PSU: Silverstone 500w
Case: Fractal Core 1000 mATX

I am thinking of asking for $350 ono

It will run Fortnite, GTA V, Rocket League, Valorant, etc.

If this is of any interest let me know. I am in Auckland but I have a shipping box.