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Zal

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Master Geek

#320043 30-Jun-2025 14:48

Wanting to build a new desktop. AM4 or AM5 would be ideal.

Looking for motherboard, CPU and or ram. GPU would be an added win.

Cheers

Spyware

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#3388290 30-Jun-2025 14:52

Budget?

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#3388343 30-Jun-2025 15:26

Budget and what its going to be used for is best start.... I assume gaming, but what type of gaming etc. No point buying $5k video card for PacMan ;)

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ech3lon

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#3388350 30-Jun-2025 15:41

I've got a spare i3 12100f for cheap if you're keen, great for budget gaming system and single core perf.

Zal

209 posts

Master Geek

#3388354 30-Jun-2025 15:58

Helpful replies, thanks.

90% desktop work

10% gaming.

6 or 8 core be good.

$600 plus GPU?

Zal

209 posts

Master Geek

#3389586 4-Jul-2025 10:50

Thanks all - sorted. Please close.

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