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Base Specs:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB
RAM: 8GB (1 x 8GB) 2666MHz DDR4 RAM
Motherboard: A320M
SSD: 240GB
PSU: 550W
Case: Leaper Air Mini RGB case.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 System Requirements (Minimum)
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better.
RAM: 8 GB
OS: Windows 10 64-bit.
VIDEO CARD: Radeon RX 570 or GeForce GTX 770 or better.
FREE DISK SPACE: 150 GB.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 System Requirements (Recommended)
CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better.
RAM: 16 GB.
OS: Windows 10 64-bit.
VIDEO CARD: Radeon RX 590 or GeForce GTX 970.
FREE DISK SPACE: 150 GB.
It is around the recommended specs, except the RAM, but it meets the minimum specs there, so it should run nicely.
Run it without activating. Accept the limitations.
HWID github, for educational purposes only
You can download and install windows 10 for free straight from Microsoft website… This is what comes installed from TechFast
Single channel and 2666CL19 with Ryzen? What a joke.
Ryzen does respond significantly better with faster RAM and in a dual-channel configuration, but this is a basic gaming config, you can upgrade in the provided options or upgrade at a later date when you have a bit more spare cash. Offering a cheap way to get a decent system is a good idea. If you have more money, you pay for a better configuration.
2 x 8GB @ 2666Mhz for $89 ($877)
2 x 16GB @ 3200Mhz with B350M for $178 ($966)
Personally, I'd want to get a B350M, even if I couldn't afford the RAM upgrade now, leaves more options available.
Once you do that the deal isn't quite as sweet, you could build yourself except now with a B450 board, better airflow case, and a branded power supply.
I knew you could pre-covid, but prices seem to be a bit over the top at the moment, I'm not sure you can. Plus these guys build it for the customer, which maybe of benefit versus getting products from multiple locations and building it.
I've tried using Umart or Amazon who have decent prices, but I'm not saying they are the best for each item though.
Asrock B450M - $99 - Umart
AMD 3500x - $212.42 - Amazon
3200Mhz 2x8GB RAM - $112 - Amazon
Galax GTX 1660 - $349 - Umart
Generic PSU 550W - $29 - Umart
240GB SSD - $39 - Umart
Thermaltake Versa H17 - $55 - Umart
$895.42 + delivery.
It turns out you are correct, you are paying close to $70 for the benefit of someone building it for you, and in my build you get a B450M. I'd rather put that $70 towards a better PSU / case. Though some people might not like building a PC themselves.
@FabMan: Yeah definitely, but if you were going for Techfast because it's cheaper than building yourself it isn't really. You could switch the 3500X for a 3300X which is better in gaming and very very slightly worse in multithreaded applications.
@Void: I looked at sourcing all parts from Amazon, and when I put on the Video card the price exploded, especially with the PSU.
I was using PC Partpicker as well.
@BewareOfThe Dog: Shipping not included here but it's at a minimum. Better than the Techfast PC (upgraded to 3200CL16) for a tiny bit less. With this you get 3600CL18 RAM, a B450 board, a far better case, and a power supply that isn't a bomb though still pretty ehh.
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 3.8 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $205.00 @ PC Byte |
| Motherboard | MSI B450M-A PRO MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $119.00 @ Centre Com |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory | $100.79 |
| Storage | Western Digital Green 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $39.00 @ Centre Com |
| Video Card | GALAX GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB (1-Click OC) Video Card | $329.00 @ Centre Com |
| Case | Thermaltake Versa H18 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $59.00 @ Mwave Australia |
| Power Supply | Corsair CV 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $69.00 @ Centre Com |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $920.79 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-07-31 17:48 AEST+1000 |
how long is shipping
3-4 weeks before you get the computer
also is the psu safe or just cheap shi+
Bought this same build from Techfast in December last year. No issues with the PSU but the mobo bios is a little glitchy
It's a bomb. I'd strongly recommend upgrading the PSU if you're going for this deal. But then it won't be a sweet deal anymore.
It's probably fine. Just check what you're ordering, looks like they are building these out of a selection of whatever they can find, which is why they are relatively cheap. If you can figure out what mix of parts each build probably comes from then you'll be fine. I saw one on there with DDR3 listed, and AMD FX chip builds, so stop and think about the specs first. Also the cases on the cheap ones are tiny, you won't fit one 3.5 inch drive in them, let alone six. But for 90% of people that's not a problem. The cases are small and light, which is a bonus if you want portability.
Probably change, it just says 550W (no 80+, no bronze, gold, etc branding) so it's likely going to be a Raidmax or some other junk brand.
My friend bought a build from tech fast earlier this year and the psu blew up in under 3 weeks. He had to pay $100 for shipping to return the build just to get a refund and be without a pc for 6+ weeks.
I'm always more scared that it will start a house fire if it breaks and the pc has bad cable management - I generally stick to Corsair, Seasonic and EVGA branded psus with at least 80+ Gold efficiency. You pay a premium but the warranty, performance (cooling, noise and power) and peace of mind more than makes up for it.
I still have an old Corsair HX520w psu from an old E8400 build (2007 - 2008 which) is still working today.
@Serapis: He was fortunate that the circuit supplying power to the outlet the PC was connected to was on an RCD and instantly tripped as it faulted. The fact it blew within a couple of weeks with not much usage is very worrying. I told him to refund it and I’ll help him build something proper.
@snakehawk: Would techfast really not cover shipping the rig back for that? Their own product failed after 3 weeks. That's poor customer service @Luketechfast
@worrierwan: At this stage he hasn’t been reimbursed no. They have acknowledged that the psu was indeed faulty, so here’s hoping they will cover the cost of return shipping, if not I would be very disappointed for him and recommend he speak to consumer watchdog.
@snakehawk: Dang that sucks, hope he does get the shipping reimbursed.
One time ages ago, I used a psu (non-modular) which came with a case I bought (won't name names since their reputation has improved since) and one of the molex connectors from the psu actually caught fire while I was playing battlefield 3. Lucky I was able to spot it, pull out the power and blow out the flame since the case was on the desk, had a clear perspex panel on the side and I was using the computer at the time. Much rather spend extra $100-$200 on a better psu and case than risk burning the house down again with budget parts lol.
Luke from techfast, stop advertising your pc's until the PSU you build with is safe. Sure this build is good bank for your buck but the amount of people complaining about their power supplies is worrying. Charge ~$840 FOR this pc and give your customers the peace of mind that it won't blow up the entire unit.
At the very least use Thermaltake Litepower.
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