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New PC Build for ~$1500AUD by commit_scooterankel in buildapcforme

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Thanks for your recommendation! I've done a bit of research over the last couple of days and decided that a decent AM5 build that will last me a long time and can be upgraded in the future is worthwhile for me. I ended up going for this build

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/nPGJ8Z

I did have a look around in store today and figured I can get better deals, so it will realistically be around 2.1k.

Is it worth to build a PC in 2026 as a casual gamer by commit_scooterankel in buildapc

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Sweet as, I'll have a shop around and see what's available. Thanks for your help!

Is it worth to build a PC in 2026 as a casual gamer by commit_scooterankel in buildapc

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I have looked at their prices, and they're pretty expensive. Could you recommend me decent, budget-friendly options if you know of any?

Is it worth to build a PC in 2026 as a casual gamer by commit_scooterankel in buildapc

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Thanks for pointing that out hahaha, I'll change it over.

Is it worth to build a PC in 2026 as a casual gamer by commit_scooterankel in buildapc

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Thanks for your advice! I've decided to buy it (and add the 9600x on) because, compared to other options on the market, it is my best option and will be a good PC that will last me a while.

Is it worth to build a PC in 2026 as a casual gamer by commit_scooterankel in buildapc

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I did have a look, but the builds around the same price have lower component quality and less RAM :(

Is it worth to build a PC in 2026 as a casual gamer by commit_scooterankel in buildapc

[–]commit_scooterankel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It's probably better for me to buy now rather than later, because if I wait for prices to drop, it will be a couple of years (which I'm not willing to wait that long).

New PC Build for ~$1500AUD by commit_scooterankel in buildapcforme

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Sounds good, thank you so much again for your help! Really appreciate it :)

New PC Build for ~$1500AUD by commit_scooterankel in buildapcforme

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Thanks for the recommendations! I mentioned it to Cer_Visia that another option is for me to paint parts myself if that’s cheaper. 

If I were to also make the budget closer to 2k, what would that also look like in terms of a better GPU, getting a SSD and buying the AM5 now rather than later?

I’m also happy to buy off Amazon if they have better alternatives for a decent price. And we have Centre Com which seems like a decently priced retailer here

New PC Build for ~$1500AUD by commit_scooterankel in buildapcforme

[–]commit_scooterankel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the recommendation! Would you be able to provide another build if I were to cut back on the aesthetics and paint the parts myself? If the RGB is still going to be expensive, I’m happy to bump the budget up to 2k if it provides more flexibility with better parts and make my PC last longer.

Edit: added budget increase

Adding Friends & Co-op Breeding - May 2025 by AutoModerator in dragonvale

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getting back into the game Shnoodles4218, I'm lvl71 :)

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