New (Student/Gamer) PC Build - Budget R5000+

[Hagan]

Hi all and [MENTION=21]The Joker[/MENTION],

I'm looking to build or get a pre-built PC for a client. I still need to ascertain whether or not they want new peripherals with it as well.

Any suggestions as to maybe how I should go about it (building or pre-built) let me know.

I gave the client a price as to how much it will cost, but it seems I will have to readjust it.

If I cannot get this sorted, they will have to be satisfied with a decent laptop at best.

Thanks for any help.



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[BeoTeK]

No offence and with all due respect, a gaming rig with a budget of R5k?!

I would recommend R10k+ or am I being cynical here.

 

[Ike_009]

Here are some ideas below but I agree with Beo, you're looking at maybe R10K to ensure it will last for gaming in the future.

http://www.nag.co.za/2015/01/14/system-builders-guide-january-r4000-to-r10000/

 

[Blazzok]

Had a look over at Evetech, and for R5600 you can get this: http://www.evetech.co.za/Computer-systems/amd-six-core-budget-gaming-pc-53.aspx

You will be able to game, but new games might struggle even on low settings.

R5k is just not enough for a gaming rig.

 

[Hagan]

What's need is a tower case, motherboard, CPU and RAM. Regarding peripherals/accessories, I will have to inquire. I gave the customer a more or less amount (post-checking online).

Any price that is higher I will inform the client of.

Thanks for the feedback, still looking over all these things.

 

[Crzwaco]

Hagan a laptop for R5000 is really decent those are just okay.

But yeah if the person has nothing R5000 is not going to cut it.

 

[Dohc-WP]

[MENTION=12147]Hagan[/MENTION] im sure its doable (case only) excludes monitor and peripherals

Wootware
AMD FX-6300 Vishera Black Edition 6-Core 3.5GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ Desktop CPU R1,666.00
MSI 970A-G43 970 Chipset AM3+ ATX Desktop Motherboard R1,024.00
EVGA 01G-P3-2730-KR 1024MB DDR3 128bit PCI-E 2.0 16x Desktop Graphics Card R994.00
Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500gb, Sata6G, 7200rpm 3.5" Internal Hard Drive R715

Takealot
Crucial 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 Desktop SS - Components Memory R 468
Coolermaster K-280 ATX Chassis No PSU - Black R423
Raidmax K Series 450W Power Supply Unit R 271

cheapest i can come up with is R5561 , the am3+ is still competitive for its age and the 6 core cpu would be good for another 2-3 years, I'll recommend an Fx6300 (6 core) over an I3 (hyperthreading dual core) Everytime, the gpu will hold it back I admit but he can probably pick up a used radeon 5850/6850 for that price. ad another R130 for 2 120mm case fans if needed

 

[hideinlight]

You can buy my G3258 PC running a GTX550ti.
It's a mix of old and new parts.

It does LoL/DOTA2 and CStrike GO perfectly fine.
To be more speficic

CPU: 3600 score on passmark.
GPU: 2200 on passmark.

 

[Hagan]

I appreciate the feedback and have started with calculations. Once done, I will contact the client for for necessary information.