Gaming Machine
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− | ==== $1,000 Intel i5 (LGA1151) Quad-core gaming/OC box: updated 07/01/2016 ==== | + | ==== $1,000+ Intel i5 (LGA1151) Quad-core gaming/OC box: updated 07/01/2016 ==== |
− | <nowiki>*</nowiki> [http://overclocking.guide/ | + | <nowiki>*</nowiki> [http://overclocking.guide/gigabyte-z170-non-k-overclocking-guide/ Non K GIGABYTE OC Guide] There is some big catches so read carefully before purchasing i5-6400 to oc. |
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! Motherboard | ! Motherboard | ||
− | | [http://www. | + | | [http://www.gigabyte.com.au/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5489#ov GIGABYTE GA-Z170M-D3H] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=GIGABYTE+GA-Z170M-D3H&spos=3 $189] |
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! RAM | ! RAM | ||
− | | [http:// | + | | [http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=37837493&postcount=14 G.Skill Ripjaws V 3000(2x4GB)] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=3000++G.Skill+Ripjaws+V&spos=1 $84] |
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− | | [https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/R9_380X_Strix/23.html GTX 960 2GB] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=gtx960+2g&spos=1 $ | + | | [https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/R9_380X_Strix/23.html GTX 960 2GB] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=gtx960+2g&spos=1 $264] |
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! GPU option 2 | ! GPU option 2 | ||
− | | [https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GTX_980_Ti_Waterforce/23.html GTX970 4GB] ||[http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=gtx970+4g&spos=1 $ | + | | [https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GTX_980_Ti_Waterforce/23.html GTX970 4GB] ||[http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=gtx970+4g&spos=1 $447] |
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− | If you | + | If you don't want to oc you can drop the HSF swap the MB to b150 and up the CPU to 6500\6600 if you wish |
==== $1,300 Intel i5 (LGA1151) Quad-core gaming/OC box: updated 07/01/2016 ==== | ==== $1,300 Intel i5 (LGA1151) Quad-core gaming/OC box: updated 07/01/2016 ==== |
Revision as of 10:13, 3 February 2016
Hiding links to reviews under parts names in updated builds
It also might be worth checking out the Worksation section if you are looking for a SOHO or All-Purpose build
Whirlpool also have a Gaming Machine suggestion list that is less focused on overclocking Here.
$500 AMD Budget\Slow Gaming Box : updated 28/01/2016
Part | Model | Price | Case |
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CPU | AMD FM2+ A8 7650K | $139 | |
Motherboard | GA-F2A68HM-DS2 | $75 | |
RAM | G.Skill 2x4GB DDR3 2400 | $73 | |
Hard Drive | 7200RPM 1tb | $67 | |
Graphics Card | IGP - R7 360 2GB | (optional) $135 | |
Info | IGP is roughly suitable for 720p-30fps low-med detail GPU for 1080p-30fps med detail | - | |
Sound Card | Onboard MB ALC887 | - | |
Case | Deepcool Smarter LED | $40 | |
Power Supply | Corsair VS350 | $48 | |
Cooling | - | - | |
Additional | - | - | |
Total Cost | $442-577 + Postage |
$700 Intel i3 (LGA1151) Dual-core gaming box: updated 07/01/2016
Part | Model | Price | Case |
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CPU | Intel Core i3 6100 | $170 | |
Motherboard | Gigabyte B150M D3H DDR4 mATX | $135 | |
RAM | Corsair 2133C13 (2x4GB) | $78 | |
SSD Option 1 | Sandisk Ultra II 240GB SSD | $109 | |
HDD Option 2 | Toshiba 1TB 7200RPM | $69 | |
GPU option 1 | R7 360 2GB | $129 | |
GPU option 2 | GTX950 2GB | $219 | |
Sound Card | Onboard MB Realtek ALC892 | - | |
Case | Deepcool Smarter LED | $40 | |
Power Supply | Corsair VS450 | $58 | |
Additional | - | - | |
Total Cost | - | $679-809 + Postage |
$1,000+ Intel i5 (LGA1151) Quad-core gaming/OC box: updated 07/01/2016
* Non K GIGABYTE OC Guide There is some big catches so read carefully before purchasing i5-6400 to oc.
Part | Model | Price | Case |
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CPU | Intel Core i5-6400 | $265 | |
Motherboard | GIGABYTE GA-Z170M-D3H | $189 | |
RAM | G.Skill Ripjaws V 3000(2x4GB) | $84 | |
SSD Option 1 | Sandisk Ultra II 240GB SSD | $109 | |
HDD Option 2 | Toshiba 1TB 7200RPM | $69 | |
GPU option 1 | GTX 960 2GB | $264 | |
GPU option 2 | GTX970 4GB | $447 | |
Sound Card | Onboard MB Realtek ALC892 | - | |
Case | Deepcool Smarter LED | $40 | |
Power Supply | FSP 450W Raider 80Plus SILVER | $79 | |
Cooling | Cryorig M9i | $39 | |
Total Cost | - | $1029-1252 + Postage |
If you don't want to oc you can drop the HSF swap the MB to b150 and up the CPU to 6500\6600 if you wish
$1,300 Intel i5 (LGA1151) Quad-core gaming/OC box: updated 07/01/2016
Part | Model | Price | Case |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 6600K | $352 | |
Motherboard | Gigabyte Z170-HD3 ATX | $184 | |
RAM | (4Gx2) DDR4 3000C15 | $84 | |
Solid State Drive | Sandisk Ultra II 240GB SSD | $109 | |
GPU option 1 | R9 380 4GB | $319 | |
GPU option 2 | GTX970 4GB | $439 | |
Sound Card | Onboard MB Realtek ALC887 | - | |
Case | Deepcool Kendomen | $66 | |
Power Supply | Antec TPC 550W Gold | $115 | |
Cooling | Cryorig M9i | $39 | |
Additional | - | - | |
Total Cost | -------------------------------------- | $1,268-1,388 + Postage |
$1500 Intel i5 (LGA1151) Quad-core gaming/OC box: updated 07/01/2016
Part | Model | Price | Case |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 6600K | $352 | |
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H | $189 | |
RAM | (4Gx2) DDR4 3000C15 | $84 | |
SSD | Sandisk Ultra II 480G | $202 | |
Graphics Card | GTX970 4GB | $439 | |
Sound Card | Onboard MB ALC892 | - | |
Case | Silverstone TJ08-E | $129 | |
Power Supply | XFX TS Gold Series 650W | $129 | |
Cooling | Cryorig H7 | $55 | |
Additional | - | - | |
Total Cost | --------------------------------------------------- | $1579 + Postage |
$1900 Intel i5 (LGA1151) Quad-core gaming/OC box: updated 07/01/2016
Part | Model | Price | Case |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 6600K | $352 | |
Motherboard | Asus Z170 Pro Gaming | $259 | |
RAM | Corsair Vengeance LPX 8Gx2 3200 31mm | $183 | |
SSD | Sandisk Ultra II 480G | $202 | |
Graphics Card | R9 390X 8GB | $559 | |
Sound Card | MB ALC1150 | - | |
Case | Silverstone Raven RV05 | $129 | |
Power Supply | XFX TS Gold Series 750W | $139 | |
Cooling | Noctua NH-D14 | $99 | |
Additional | - | - | |
Total Cost | - | $1916 + Postage |
$3000 Intel i7 (LGA2011-3) Hex-core gaming/OC box: updated 07/01/2016
Part | Model | Price | Case |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 5820K | $558 | |
Motherboard | Asus X99-A | $433 | |
RAM | Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000 4Gx4 31mm | $203 | |
SSD | Samsung 850 EVO 500GB | $235 | |
Graphics Card | GTX980Ti 6GB | $957 | |
Sound Card | Onboard MB Realtek ALC1150 | - | |
Case | Silverstone Fortress FT05 | $199 | |
Power Supply | eVGA SuperNova 850W G2 | $199 | |
Cooling | Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 | $99 | |
Total Cost | - | $2883 + Postage |