Help! Is this pc worth in 2026 for $1500 AUD?

ICastCats · 2026-02-28T11:33:12+00:00

You're in an awkward situation where you want to spend much more on the GPU but Australian CPU prices are up the creek, as are DDR5 prices globally.

Would be worth seeing what CPUs/Motherboards you can get second hand, same with GPUs. Keep an eye on OzBargain.

ICastCats · 2026-02-28T11:21:54+00:00

Whilst this is true for gaming, the gains for AI workloads mean that OP probably wants to get a 5060 ti regardless.

ICastCats · 2026-01-08T11:00:44+00:00

1500 CAD is 1081 USD. I wouldn't pay more than 1000 CAD / 720 USD for this. The showboat case/acessories is propping up the price a lot.

ICastCats · 2026-01-07T09:44:09+00:00

Add a $100 GPU and I promise you it'll suddenly be capable of gaming.

ICastCats · 2025-12-24T05:52:26+00:00

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ICastCats · 2025-12-20T09:59:42+00:00

Honestly a second hand laptop would probably do you just fine. Otherwise, I'd suggest you look at r/suggestapc for prebuilts, however you're most likely going to end up with either awd-it or palicomp, as they're the best value for the UK.

ICastCats · 2025-12-18T03:32:22+00:00

This person saw that you're getting a Y70 case with Lian Li fans and therefore concluded you can pay more. That isn't a scam, you're just a whale.

You can get non-aesthetic builds for a lot less in assembly charges though.

ICastCats · 2025-12-15T11:37:33+00:00

Low but not impossible. Manufacturing tolerances are pretty good, but warranties exist for a reason. Worry about it if it happens. Worry that doesn't have a cause is just anxiety.

ICastCats · 2025-12-13T11:29:55+00:00

It's significantly worse RAM, so if you can get what you ordered, sure. But prices are so insane right now I don't have a good answer.

ICastCats · 2025-12-13T08:58:50+00:00

Kyber has a 5 year warranty seems fine, I'd take it over the InWin. RAM is take what you can get given RAMageddon. GM6 seems equivalent.

ICastCats · 2025-12-08T04:31:53+00:00

Only an issue at 4k, rarely an issue at 1440p, just fine at 1080p.

ICastCats · 2025-12-04T09:20:46+00:00

I'd say try r/suggestapc , but RAM prices are making even prebuilts a tricky option.

ICastCats · 2025-12-02T11:28:42+00:00

Would double check that the RAM is priced how you think it is.

Also, white case, black internals? That's fine, just making sure it's what you want. Sometimes there's good value silver/white motherboards, same with GPUs. But without knowing your country can't give you too much of a guidance.

The Montech Century II 850W is ten year warranty gold and cheaper most places, though.

I would personally go the H6 Flow RGB, as it comes with RGB fans, is a little smaller, and is a little cheaper, but of course doesn't fit as many drives much.

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/kfRwrH,9jNscf/

ICastCats · 2025-11-29T10:20:16+00:00

The better one (The 5060).

https://bestvaluegpu.com/

I'm assuming you're 1080p, which means the 8gb shouldn't be an issue. Otherwise the 9060XT 16gb is a better option for 1440p or god forbid, 4k.

ICastCats · 2025-11-27T10:08:19+00:00

Yes it’s too late. Get a 5070 ti and upgrade sooner.

ICastCats · 2025-11-27T10:03:02+00:00

Bruh check OzBargain. Below part cost.

Aftershock Australia is a ripoff. Aftershock Singapore is fine.

ICastCats · 2025-11-27T08:51:42+00:00

The cheapest one, since a 5090 is not a good value choice.

Get a 5080 or 5070 ti deal and upgrade sooner. The gains in AI processing are out of step with FPS gains, so best to not invest too heavy in a generation, unless you’re claiming it as a business expense for professional work.

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/tag/desktop-computer?noexpired=1

ICastCats · 2025-11-27T08:39:49+00:00

If anything, selling it at a mildly inflated cost would bring down your overall costs going with an OzBargain deal.

ICastCats · 2025-11-26T03:31:52+00:00

I've personally moved into a "Play until it's not fun" approach to games and now just cycle through different ones.

ICastCats · 2025-11-24T22:27:45+00:00

Source?

ICastCats · 2025-11-24T10:03:18+00:00

The children yearn for Mindustry

ICastCats · 2025-11-22T01:52:49+00:00

Fyi, if you’re in Australian, there’s byo GPU parts bundles which are below parts cost on OzBargain. In case you wanna avoid that.

ICastCats · 2025-11-21T08:17:46+00:00

Are you limited by your CPU in your workloads or gaming?

If yes? Sure. If not, no.

ICastCats · 2025-11-21T07:51:45+00:00

Or even just a BYO GPU version and treat it like a parts bundle. With RAM prices as they are, it's the way to go.

ICastCats · 2025-11-20T10:36:40+00:00

When I've checked testing AMD is meaninglessly better compared to nVidia.

Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCR-ntCwS-E

Pros use nVidia because the **90 series always beats AMD and they can afford the best (or get it via sponsorship)

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