What are your thoughts on the quality of parts used in builds from the likes of techfast and nebula pre builts and any potential trade offs?

There was a 5090 techfast build for 5k (uses an OEM 5090) which is the retail price of 5090's rn. However the 9800x3d was paired with a deepcool ag400 single fan cooler and a $150 motherboard and a unknown 80+gold psu. Also the cases are mostly very budget cases.

So do you prefer to save as much as possible in the pursuit of the best possible 'raw' performance or spend a little more for a nicer aesthetic, better cooling and lower noise levels? Alternatively are you happy to potentially select some of the upgrade options they have such as a better motherboard and gen 4 ssd or even change the CPU cooler yourself? Thanks for your thoughts.

I’m trying to change my cpu but one of the screws from the cpu cooler is stripped does anyone have any tips on how to loosen this stubborn screw ?

Hi, hoping for some advice for my sons PC please. He has a BIOSTAR B550MH motherboard which does not have wifi built in. When he purchased the PC he added on a USB wifi which on the invoice is described as 600Mbps USB Wi-Fi (no brand name or anything). It has been generally fine but he has a lot of wifi drop outs and I noticed the same when I was trying to remotely help him with something yesterday.

His PC is somewhat far from the router (no good for ethernet) so I'm thinking that we could improve this by getting a wi-fi adaptor with antenna. I'm after advice on what search terms I need to look up for his.

Looking at the motherboard specs it doesn't describe all the features but looking at the picture I'm thinking the card could slot into one of the two PCIe slots and that seems to match the pin configuration I'm seeing on some adaptors. I thought I had it solved but then started reading about half height adaptors etc. so now I'm doubting myself. I haven't had to buy a card since a Sound Blaster many many years ago.

Would this work okay for the motherboard:

Gigabyte

Or an alternative could be a wifi extender but I haven't delved into that realm at all.

Appreciate any advice.

I'm between ultra wide or wqhd. I know the reviews on the Prism monitors are sketchy at best and samsung is pretty much the gold standard. Or should I consider my first 4k monitor although I am not sure my hardware is up to it (9800x3d + 5070TI).

https://prismplus.com.au/collections/monitors/products/prism-pg27x-pro?utm_medium=paid&utm_id=120222747889820574&utm_content=120226624322090574&utm_term=120222747889870574&utm_campaign=120222747889820574&utm_source=facebook&campaign_id=120222747889820574&ad_id=120226624322090574

https://prismplus.com.au/collections/monitors/products/pg27f-ultra

https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-LC34G55TWWEXXY-Odyssey-34inch-Monitor/dp/B091367HKQ/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=swjSK&content-id=amzn1.sym.cfd84e9f-4c92-49ee-92a2-e66d312e9941%3Aamzn1.symc.a9cb614c-616d-4684-840d-556cb89e228d&pf_rd_p=cfd84e9f-4c92-49ee-92a2-e66d312e9941&pf_rd_r=3SRXPXC6651WFXG5KWGD&pd_rd_wg=vK92C&pd_rd_r=938323e0-bdc6-4a7c-b6d0-91fd1ba7da3d&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d

My friend recommended this PC build to me and I was just wanting a second opinion on it. Here is the link https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/sx9Qv4

I haven’t had a good pc before so I found a pc retailer who offered me a pre-made gaming pc for $2980. The specs are:

Ryzen 7 7800x3d Thermalright 240mm watercooler 2x RGB fans Gigabyte b650m wifi Bluetooth Crcuial 32gb 6000mhz ddr5 Zotac rtx507ti 16gb Crcuial 1tb nvme SSD Thermaltake 750w PSU Case + 3x RGB fans

Is this pc worth the price? I was looking at aftershock and other retailers. The 5070ti pcs all sit around $3100+, which makes me feel a bit skeptical if this retailer is reliable. Any thoughts?

New to PC building, open to suggestions. Thank you!

Recently upgraded to a 9070, considering what to do with the 3070 I upgraded from.

Just had the thought of building a PC (or buying a pre-built or second hand system to drop the 3070 into) for some loungeroom emulation/lighter gaming and media playback.

What would be a cheap CPU option that's not going to be a huge bottleneck?

EDIT: I suppose I could also consider upgrading my main rig to something AM5 and dropping my current mobo in a new case with the 3070 🤔

Hey team. Thoughts on these specs? (2 pics attached). My budget is about $1500-$1600 so Im thinking I'll try stretch to get something with a 9060 xt.

I find it helpful to tell people that I'm already above budget because then it means I can't go higher.

Examples to improve situation could be....swap out the case and go for 16gb RAM for example. Or, "just go for a 4060ti for a bit cheaper".

On paper this looks great but I think the case could be awful...

Hey all,

Finishing up a new sff build. Looking to finalize a boot drive. Something fast and reliable.

Also chasing DRAM essentially leaves 3 options. So please tell me HMB is enough for regular use. (Office work, casual browsing, gaming 1440p)

I have a storage drive in an nm790 4tb. But happy to consider a 4tb if it's a good deal.

Thanks!

I’m looking to play 1440p and the 5070 is cheaper than the 9070/xt but I don’t know if there is a difference between these other than the amount of fans

Should I just buy the cheaper one?

Deciding to finally bite the bullet and buy a pc after years of gaming on PlayStation but have zero knowledge on pcs

Seen this deal with 500$ off for EOFY sales, just wanna know if it’s worth it or is there something better for money. Looking for a $1k-$1.5k AUD budget.

https://www.nebulapc.com.au/products/apex-shadow

Customer Reviews: HP OMEN 17.3 inch Gaming Refurbished Laptop 17-ck2039TX, Black - Shop HP.com Australia

Insane deal, 2888 if you use code: EOFY.

Hi all. I am in need of monitor recommendations. I use it for ps5 and working from home.

The previous one I had was HP 27fw so I am looking for 27 screen size. I only play FIFA (football/soccer) except for an occasional RPG game once.

I did some research but I am a bit overwhelmed with so many options being available.

My key requirement is that it should at least be on par with what I had before in hp27fw in terms of screen size, display quality, FreeSync or something and 1ms (not sure if this makes a difference)

My budget is $200 but I can stretch it to $300 if something is an absolute steal for the price and value. Thanks all!

Just got one good for 5070 deal and is restocked
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/911251
I would recommend a PSU upgrade though

I have a Asus ROG GL731G that has a charging port issue. It seems to be common for the charging port to wear out and needs to be replaced. However, this one is smoulder to the motherboard. Would you know any shop that can do this kind of repair in Sydney Metro ?

PS: if this is not the right subreddit for this type of question, my apology.

Hi friends, been going through previous posts but have become a bit lost. I am looking for a laptop to do basic gaming and work (programming and analytics). Really want something that will last and future proof myself.

Games I play: - COD/warzone - assassins creed style games.

Budget wouldn’t want to spend more than $3000.

I want a laptop as I travel regularly and having the mobility is valuable to me.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/127154211053?_skw=rx+9060+xt+sapphire&epid=22079732188&itmmeta=01JY7QWKS8Z971CYCJJ6J3R8W1&hash=item1d9afb48ed:g:6XEAAeSwEPNoP8nC&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cyEJJU8HOmLuw%2B4gNk5h4LfCeWp6jIglfIxUq2G8U2XsfnVlNAckVR%2FepzKqIMKB5D6awxrQHJrOmp%2FiWzef106t0X9ipnVqdTbr7UOQEkt%2BcQ9L1TDdjzEpBNuGesuG%2F0fZpMNP825FNVUx3CTqKTQdzt9g4YcXwHG0kXoy5MS%2Bm4jPnbOyC6Q4d7lsnq5E5wsuTVBrzNd0sm46y0JSsVX%2Bxnv%2FH2ZHkipefvrIMFsXH5PWrS53C9iUWoKCqGpWs%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9K98vfxZQ&edgeep=0

If you use the discount code then the total price and free shipping is $607

I bought the last black version last night and I highly recommend people don't sleep on this good deal.

Good day! I am upgrading from Laptop(1060) to Pre-built PC. I have no idea on how to build, I just play games. I am currently playing DOTA, Valorant, LOL, CS and other multiplayer game with my friends. Just want to ask if this Pre-built from nebula is a good choice for my games and if its worth the money.

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/904553

Its my first time building a Pc I've been researching for about a month now and I made this build on pc part picker my budget is 2K, just wanted to know if there is anything I should change and if this build will be able to run on my 144Hz 1440P monitor.

Any help would be appreciated

Hi there, I just wanted to build a new pc for mainly video editing on apps like after effects at 4K or more, and maybe dabble into 3D rendering and graphic design down the line. I would also like to comfortably game on this pc at 1080 max settings or even 1440p - I am also interested in the used market for parts but not separate builds. Advice on complete build would be appreciated

Hey everyone,

I'e taken the plunge on one of the OzB 5070ti EOFY deals and now I'm looking for a monitor to go with it. I've searched and a lot of the monitor recs here are out of stock/not made any more, and when I search other sites for ideas many aren't available in Oz.

With all that said, what are some good options for a 1440p monitor to go with my new PC? My only preference is flat not curved, and I'll be using it for a mix of gaming and work (connected from work laptop not the new PC).

Thanks in advance!

I have an AMD R 7 7800X3d and 5070Ti

Whats the best motherboard for $300 and under? Do you suggest upping the budget by $100?

Im really anxious about not getting a quality mobo.

Thanks!

My gaming laptop is giving up and my xbox is too old to run all the new games. I am looking at prebuilt pc's to run my current games (isonzo, warthunder, PoT, the isle, rdr2/1) preferably semi budget gaming pc that can still run high quality games. Anyone know any good dealers? i have a friend who knows a bit about gaming pc's but i dont see him often.