Rate My $1k Gaming PC Build (10400F/1660S)

avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 09:08
Last edited 02/11/2020 - 09:51 by 1 other user
Name Price Delivery Cashback Location
Intel i5-10400F 229 0 0 CentreCom
ASRock H410M-ITX 159 15 0 PCCG
Kingston HyperX Fury 16GB 3200mHz 99 0 0 CentreCom
Kingston 1TB A2000 M.2 154.48 0 0 Amazon AU
Aerocool 550W 80+ Bronze 69 0 0 CentreCom
Silverstone SG13 White 72 0 0 Scorptec ebay
PNY GTX 1660 Super 309 15.84 0 Mwave
TOTAL 1119.32
EDIT: PSU, RAM and SSD, MB changed

Looking to build my first PC, budget is around the $1k mark. I've asked a lot of forum posts in the past to help me sort out which is the best combination of parts and I think I've hit the sweet spot for components which will give enough performance.

Will be doing 1080p gaming on relatively new or demanding titles like GTA V and Hitman/2 , but majority would be e-sports like Rocket League, CSGO etc…

Please let me know what you think of it, comments and criticism encouraged.

Thanks!

Poll Options

  • 2
    100% - No improvements
  • 5
    75% - Good, but needs changing
  • 0
    50% - Fine, but large changes
  • 0
    25% - Garbage, needs a lot of improvement
  • 1
    0% - Why did you decide to build a PC...
  • 26
    AMD!!!
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Comments

  • CrazyBargainCatcher on 31/10/2020 - 09:10

    450W power supply sufficient for GTX 1660 Super??

    • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 09:12

      seems sufficient enough… might change it though since I might upgrade sooner or later

  • randomusername2017 on 31/10/2020 - 09:13
    -1

    Where's the RGB??

    • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 15:32

      haha, this is an "under-the-table" PC. I've got a little shelf underneath my desk so it can be stowed away. Besides I've got LED lighting on my mechanical keyboard, and as a ceiling light :P

  • Fergy1987 on 31/10/2020 - 09:35
    +2

    For another $70 bucks or so I'd chuck in a 2TB HDD just for that extra storage.

    Other than that, sensible build.

    I'd still go AMD though :P

  • abctoz on 31/10/2020 - 10:19
    +1

    this is what a budget build should look like, personally i would not spend so much on the gpu as that is a fast depreciating asset otherwise brilliant work.

  • TommyD on 31/10/2020 - 10:31
    +1

    Looks like a good build. Though if you're just using it for 1080p gaming, you could probably drop down the CPU to an AMD 3100 CPU + MB and save the cash or spend it on another HDD. I have the 1660 super and it runs everything very smoothly 60fps+ on high or ultra settings.

  • JRozells on 31/10/2020 - 10:51
    +1

    Looks pretty good. You'll probably get better value for money getting an AMD processor but the i5 is still really good. If I was you I'd spend a little bit more and put a 650w PSU and a 2tb HDD in the PC.

  • Muzeeb on 31/10/2020 - 10:52

    I assume you already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse?

    Also, is it better to get a smaller m.2 (eg 256gb) for windows 10 and a couple of your favourite games and put the savings towards a 2tb HDD?

    • JownehFixIT on 31/10/2020 - 11:24

      Yes, I'm interested to know with which model monitor you're pairing this budget beastie! Anything above 60fps? Adaptive sync?

      • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 15:24

        haha… it's a Samsung 24" Curved Monitor (60Hz), but I might upgrade to the Dell 1080p 144Hz that goes on sale every so often

    • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 15:24

      Yes to all of those. But I don't think I'll be downloading more than 10 or so games to play at any given time, so there really isn't any need for a HDD

  • ln28909 on 31/10/2020 - 11:49

    Do you prefer brand new, otw a 1080/ti system could sometimes be found for $1000

    • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 15:30

      interesting… but I wanted to pick something that would fit in that specific case

      • ln28909 on 31/10/2020 - 15:45

        wait i'm pretty sure that motherboard won't fit in the case, it's a mATX board and the case only support mITX I think

        • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 16:07

          I think it's the other way around, just did a little search and mATX will fit

          • ln28909 on 31/10/2020 - 16:13

            @avgbowlofpho: nah, I had a quick read, the motherboard won't fit in the case it's too tall and the stand-off won't line up, maybe be possible if you drill some holes but i'm not too sure

            • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 16:22

              @ln28909: yeah, you are right.. thanks for pointing that out for me!

  • danielarenaa on 31/10/2020 - 11:56
    +1

    Consider swapping the Crucial P1 which uses QLC Flash for a TLC Flash ssd like Kingston A2000 (same price in many places) which is more durable and will write at faster speeds for longer (google QLC vs TLC), otherwise good build 👍
    Edit: The PSU could also be upgraded to an Aerocool AERO 550w sold at Centre Com for $59 for 80+ and $69 for 80+ Bronze. I plan on using one in my build as they have black cables and people report that MWE PSUs have coil whine which I don’t rly want, though it can affect any PSU.

    • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 15:18

      awesome, thanks for the tip!

  • stratbargain on 31/10/2020 - 12:03

    Check out some benchmark's and do some research but you should probably go with two sticks of ram rather than one.

    And I agree with daniel replace the P1 with the A2000

  • f38r1 on 31/10/2020 - 15:01

    Don't skim on the PSU. Always get more than you need for future proofing. Go for 650W, only about $10 more.

  • ShannonN on 31/10/2020 - 15:15

    Do you already have a monitor or are you going to hook to an existing fhd TV?

    • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 15:15
      +1

      nah I already have a monitor, although it is 60Hz….

      • ShannonN on 31/10/2020 - 15:20

        I've been using a 43 in hdr 4k TV but sadly only runs at 60 hz whether 4k or FHD not good for eyes, also an asus vp 27 @FHD still only runs @60 … waiting on a dell curved 27" to arrive from recent sales checked with dell it runs 1920 x1080 @75 so will be much better

        • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 15:22
          +1

          I'm thinking of making the upgrade to a 144Hz screen when I get the new build, seems like it'll be much better than the 60Hz I have already

  • [Deactivated] on 31/10/2020 - 15:25

    Not being rude but there was a 2070 system here for 1200

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/574331

    I think you can do better and with the newer AMD gpus abt to drop, it would be wise to hold off till they do.

    • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 15:31

      yeah i saw that… so tempting! might even hold out to see if they do that one again and I'll bite

      • [Deactivated] on 31/10/2020 - 15:34

        Please do hold off, you are so close to Xmas sales that you might get buyer's remorse, since you do have a budget you would be better off getting best perf for $.
        Everything they had in that pc was of quality too, and you get local warranty.
        There is nothing wrong with your build, just that you can get more for your money imo.
        AMD is going to disrupt the $ of CPUs and GPUs soon, so if it's not a crucial purchase and you can hold off, it could possibly be a good payoff for you.

        • avgbowlofpho on 31/10/2020 - 16:06
          +1

          Yeah definitely, I'm honestly in no rush, but this is a rough idea of something I would want. Hopefully with all of the Christmas sales I might even be able to fit in a 2060S…

          • FunkyHoratio on 02/11/2020 - 01:31

            @avgbowlofpho: I just bought a 2060 after tossing up between it and a 1660 Ti. Definitely glad I paid the bit extra for it; it runs like butter on all the things I've thrown at it so far, and will hopefully be set for all the ray tracing goodness as the games start to support it over the next few years. Good build, Intel all the way!

            • avgbowlofpho on 02/11/2020 - 07:32

              @FunkyHoratio: That's super great to hear, might change it for that little extra performance boost

  • JaceDives on 01/11/2020 - 13:02

    I'd check TechYesCity on youtube before pulling the trigger on that build. Much better bang for buck budget PC's on that channel. Aussie too.

    • avgbowlofpho on 01/11/2020 - 14:46

      yeah…. it's not bad! it's just the parts he uses are ultra-budget, whereas i'm looking for some parts which would last me a bit. If anything, I'm more of a Optimum Tech guy, also Aussie

      • JaceDives on 01/11/2020 - 16:43

        Skimping on parts that don't benefit gaming is what he does. I think his sub 1k build uses a RX 580

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