Parts, tools, cables... Help please.

C++ · May 15, 2015

I am in need of help building a gaming PC. My budget is around $370, so it might be a bit tough. I have picked out some stuff already. If you are going to give me links to foreign currency sites, please say so because I live in Australia, so the prices may vary. Here is a list of what I have chosen and what I need.

Case - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1665&products_id=31746
Motherboard - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LUY72F6/?tag=tec06d-20
Ram - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JM1ZG8/?tag=tec06d-20
Drive - Need help picking one.
Graphics card - Need help with picking one too.

RCoon · May 15, 2015

Best tools for building a PC:

philips screwdriver
thermal paste

I don't believe you need anything, bar a hammer in the event you get slightly angry.

Jacko28er · May 15, 2015

To add, electrical ties can also come in handy if you want to make it look neat and tidy inside

ne6togadno · May 15, 2015

what is your budget (in aud)

C++ · May 15, 2015

RCoon said:
Best tools for building a PC:

philips screwdriver
thermal paste

I don't believe you need anything, bar a hammer in the event you get slightly angry.

Do you know where I could buy some? I have been searching for a Phillips No.1 screwdriver, but I can't find one. Is a Phillip No.1 the screwdriver that I need anyways?

RCoon · May 15, 2015

C++ said:
Do you know where I could buy some? I have been searching for a Phillips No.1 screwdriver, but I can't find one. Is a Phillip No.1 the screwdriver that I need anyways?

Any domestic hardware store in existence. Hell, your local bits & bobs shop should sell philips screwdrivers. Amazon perhaps?

EDIT:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0038XQURI/?tag=tec053-21

C++ · May 15, 2015

ne6togadno said:
what is your budget (in aud)

Around $370-$400

RCoon said:
Any domestic hardware store in existence. Hell, your local bits & bobs shop should sell philips screwdrivers. Amazon perhaps?

EDIT:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0038XQURI/?tag=tec053-21

I might check on Amazon, thanks.

sneekypeet · May 15, 2015

C++ said:
Phillips No.1 screwdriver

You want #2 for PCs

C++ · May 15, 2015

RCoon said:
Any domestic hardware store in existence. Hell, your local bits & bobs shop should sell philips screwdrivers. Amazon perhaps?

EDIT:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0038XQURI/?tag=tec053-21

That's great, definitely going to buy it

RCoon · May 15, 2015

C++ said:
That's great, definitely going to buy it

Just beware that's an Amazon UK link, I don't know if its on the .com.au site as well. Shipping will be a killer otherwise!

C++ · May 15, 2015

sneekypeet said:
You want #2 for PCs

I'm not sure if you're being serious or not, that winky face made it sound like I shouldn't. :?

RCoon said:
Just beware that's an Amazon UK link, I don't know if its on the .com.au site as well. Shipping will be a killer otherwise!

Yeah, hope it's not much to ship to Australia.

RCoon · May 15, 2015

C++ said:
Yeah, hope it's not much to ship to Australia.

Honestly I think it would be cheaper to go to a local hardware store and buy a #2 philips for $5 than to order one online :laugh:

sneekypeet · May 15, 2015

Serious as a heart attack. Ignore the wink if you must. I play with cases more than most, I have a pretty good grip on what it takes to get things into them.

Not being serious. I have never touched a chassis, and have no idea what it is I'm taking about

Devon68 · May 15, 2015

All you need is a regular screwdriver and maybe a few zip ties. The thermal paste comes applied on the cpu or gpu anyway (if buying new)

C++ · May 15, 2015

Devon68 said:
All you need is a:

and maybe a few zip ties.

I was going to search around for some zipties.

I have remembered since I want to play some games on it, I started looking around for a cheap graphics card. I am already exceeding my budget, so will the graphics card? Here it is: http://www.jw.com.au/gigabyte-radeon-hd-5450-graphics-card-gv-r545-1gi-p-55792

Devon68 · May 15, 2015

Try to look for a used card instead, something along the lines of a HD 7750, HD 7770 or I've seen a HD 7850 go as low as 80$

RCoon · May 15, 2015

C++ said:
I have remembered since I want to play some games on it, I started looking around for a cheap graphics card. I am already exceeding my budget, so will the graphics card? Here it is: http://www.jw.com.au/gigabyte-radeon-hd-5450-graphics-card-gv-r545-1gi-p-55792

5450 isn't really an improvement over the iGPU in the 7400K.
I'd probably opt for sitting on money and saving until you can afford something along the lines of a GTX 750ti.

Either that or buy 2nd hand. Or stretch to the 7850K APU

Caring1 · May 15, 2015

Go to any Bunnings hardware for tools and zip ties.
That Graphics Card is very basic and unsuitable for most games, it is more suited to a home theatre set up.
A good AMD APU will be better.

C++ · May 15, 2015

Do I really need a graphics card or should I get one later on?

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · May 15, 2015

Save money and hassle by magnetizing your screw driver by rubbing it with a magnet.

5450 gave me 12 fps in NfS

as has been said fine for htpc, a waste of money for gaming.

C++ · May 15, 2015

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
Save money and hassle by magnetizing your screw driver by rubbing it with a magnet.

5450 gave me 12 fps in NfS

as has been said fine for htpc, a waste of money for gaming.

What should I get, though?

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · May 15, 2015

Cash talks. How much ya got?

C++ · May 15, 2015

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
Cash talks. How much ya got?

$380

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · May 15, 2015

Just for gpu?

You have plenty of options. Others will advise better than me.

C++ · May 15, 2015

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
Just for gpu?

You have plenty of options. Others will advise better than me.

Not just for GPU, sorry I should have said that that's all I have for the whole PC XD

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
Just for gpu?

You have plenty of options. Others will advise better than me.

Do you think I should buy an SSD instead of an internal 1TB HDD?

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