I have absolutely no clue about anything related to PCs and stuff, so trying to spend $1500 without feeling like I'm getting absolutely scammed is driving me a bit insane.

I pretty much just want a PC that can run a game like Helldiver 2 at above 18 fps like my current Laptop does.

So far this is what I've found that I think might be good?

https://www.aftershockpc.com.au/pc-models/bolt

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

I know i could try build something myself for a better price, but I'm just not confident since i can barely build Legos lol.

been marinating myself for a year now. saving money and waiting for good deals. i've always been eye-ing prebuild deals especially for RTX 4070S but i skipped on a lot of them hoping for a better deal and looking at the 50s which came out a while ago. but i decided i dont think there will be anymore deals on prebuilt especially with the stocks and everything. would be interested in seeing the tower you can built given my budget. $1500 just the PC, can be stretched for a 100 or couple more $.

also i've been looking at the BYOs deal from nebula specifically 7500F and just get the GPU when i can, i need a pc but im very patient. can anyone vouch for this decision ? (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/891006)

Hello everyone, Is this a decent enough deal to pull the trigger? I upgraded the case (+60 aud) as I am afraid of temperature issues as well as the PSU (+80)

total = 1938 (without shipping and insurance

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/891357

any help will be appreciated :)

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Heyyy looking to get back into the PC world after years of not having one, need it for gaming (Sim Racing and popular shit like COD etc) also I wanna dabble in things like Ableton and Touchdesigner.

Where’s the right place to look, obvs I get ads 24/7 for aftershock, is that the best place? Budget around $4k, buy once/cry once etc

Hi all I’m looking to get a custom PC build from Scorptec, but all the 5090s are out of stock and they’re not taking pre-orders right now. Should I preorder a 5090 from Mwave and get the build done with a cheap GPU for now or should I just wait for scorptec to restock?  It’s my first time buying a custom rig, so I’m a bit worried about prices skyrocketing after restock 

Hi All ,

Got in on some clutch last night buying the 5080 (PLE launched 5mins early).

But i am a little confused , do they not have stock on hand ? I went in today to finalise some other components for my build and I asked them about the graphics card and when they are in (didn’t go there to pick it up).

I couldn’t really get an answer out of them? So that launch was just for pre orders not for stock on hand lol?

Any advice would be appreciated. I am not hating on PLE I always buy my PC stuff there. Just couldn’t really get any clarification.

Hi guys I'm a new international student coming to Australia and this questions might be kinda silly, thank god i found this sub.

The thing is that I wanna buy a monitor online before my departure, and have it delivered to my dorm on my arrival or shortly after that. But when I try to check out on sites like PCCG, I can't find ETA of the package and this would mess up my plannings.

*edited* Now I know the ETA won't be shown until the retailer actaully sent the item*
Does anyone know how long does StarTrack Express usually take to deliever a package from VIC to ACT?

Thanks in advance for your help!

For anyone else looking for more information regarding their 5090 preorder from Mwave, this is what I got back from customer service today:

Key Updates:

1. Stay Informed: We are creating a dedicated page with the latest updates on pre-orders. This page will be available soon, and everyone signed up to receive our emails will receive the details so you can stay informed.

2. Pre-Order Updates: If you have already pre-ordered, you will receive a separate update email on Monday or Tuesday with specific information about your pre-order.

3. Refund Option: If you prefer not to wait, we can process a refund for you. Please note that opting for a refund will result in losing your spot in the first-in-first-out queue and is subject to normal refund processing times.

4. Important Note: Due to limited stock, only one unit will be allocated per household. If you have placed multiple orders, you will receive one unit, and the remaining orders will be moved to the back of the line.

To secure your RTX 50 series, pre-order now. We will provide the ETA from NVIDIA/partners when available. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

I'm on the search for a 1440p minimum 165hz gaming monitor for sub $500aud. Can be whatever panel type and preferably curved? though I'm open to whatever suggestions anyone has.

Thank you

Hi all,

Looking to piece together my next build, after advice re: what thermal pad brand + would you recommend using with a 9800x3d and phantom se 120 air cooler. Bonus points if you can recommend the best place to purchase online.

Thanks.

I just walked into a store in Sydney and brought a 5080 off the shelf ($2299 for Gigabyte OC 5080)

They have a couple left. Anyone in Sydney who wants the details and isn't a scalper hit me up and I'll tell you where it is.

I remember during the NVidia 4000-series launch, someone created a live/shared spreadsheet where we could see/track people's pre-orders, and track when people received their cards.

You'd want info such as specific GPU model, retailer, pre-order date/time, and received YES/NO

Would you want to see something like this? Could someone volunteer to create that file?

So its time to for my budget 2019 setup to get an upgrade but I'm not sure how i do it right.

Currently - i5-9400f - 1660ti - B360m - 16gb 2666hz - 500W

I bought a C4 48 Inch Oled to use as monitor last week, I have a heavy duty monitor arm that swivels it to my bed (to be used as tv sometimes).

Since I will only be playing in 4k mainly (GPU limited) my idea is I have 2 options :-

1. Upgrade to 850W PSU and wait for my RTX 5080 Zotac - $2100 after shipping
2. Buy Techfast's Ryzen 7 9800X3D + 5080 Build ~$3400 After shipping

I would really appreciate your help.

I know there's not a huge material difference in them, but I've been looking for a mobo for a 9800X3D upgrade I'm pieceing together, and with B850 barely more than the 650's are atm, is worth just getting one?

I ordered a 5090 from Scorptec last night, and I was a little late to the party, but ordered with an eta showing. But I’m curious, did anyone actually see an “in stock” option on ANY 5090 models? Or were they all preorder etas?

I ordered a 5090 from Scorptec last night, and I was a little late to the party, but ordered with an eta showing. But I’m curious, did anyone actually see an “in stock” option on ANY 5090 models? Or were they all preorder etas?

I plan to buy a pre-built gaming PC with the new Nvidia cards, as my current PC is ~ six years old (I'm currently using a 2060 that I bought when it was released). How do the Nebula ones stack up? I've previously bought/built my computers, but time-wise, I'd rather not this time. Below is the one I was considering. My concern is that the power supply and SSD may not be enough? Any advice would be appreciated.

https://www.nebulapc.com.au/products/venom-blackice

To those who got order numbers and email confirmations last night when purchasing a RTX 5080, have you had your stock allocated to you yet or shipped?

I believe I snagged a MSI RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC Black and have an order number and email confirmation but still hasn't been allocated even though Scorptec has been open for a few hours now.

I'm hoping for the best but won't believe I have it until it says allocated or shipped lol. Wondering if anyone else is in the same boat, especially from Scorptec

Does anybody know how often prism+ do monitor sales?

Bought my 6750XT right at the start of 2023 for a very very low price (around $300 AUD) so I got my money's worth I think.

I'm starting to notice now with FF7 Rebirth and MH: Wilds around the corner is that it's starting to age a little bit.

Is now a good time to upgrade What would you guys recommend for under the $1000 AUD range? Or should I wait a bit?

Thanks.

Hi all, what do you all thinking about the Boxing Day Rapid pre build with a 4060 GPU on Aftershock for $1,299?

Was thinking of buying this as it seems like good value for the parts. Is there anything I should be wary of? $1,299 is pretty much the max I can spend.

Thanks for your help.

https://www.jw.com.au/product/pny-geforce-rtx-5080-16gb-triple-fan-graphic-card

Hi is RX 7900 XTX Hellhound - 24GB good for things like emulators been looking at it if I can't get a 4080 Super

Since I haven’t received an email, I’m assuming I didn’t get a card. Now it looks like I have the fun task of trying to get my money back.

I’ve already reached out to PCCG, but has anyone else had a similar experience?

https://preview.redd.it/f3ki5g9ya5ge1.png?width=1557&format=png&auto=webp&s=e935a98a91cc8413d02268f634314a2405e80ab9

Theres still some 5090's on Scorptec with a decent ETA (as of 2am AEDT) if anyone is interested and still looking

I'm not sure if I was seeing things but didn't they have PayPal previously?
Now its not listed as a payment option.....

feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

As a side note has anyone else experienced slow refunds?

and being messed around with eta's?

Well if you were banking on PCCG stock, sadly theirs hasn't arrived.

https://www.pccasegear.com/rtx5000?cb=pgwkcgqx&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=30-01-2025&utm_content=pccg_rtx_info

My 12 year old PC is about to cack it, I’ll need a new one pretty soon I think. It’s operating but struggling a lot with new release games… With the announcements of the 5000 GPU series, and all their performance discussions, should I buy now or wait for the new 5000 series to hit our shores?

Have they always been $1999? I swear they were closer to 1600-1700 a few weeks ago?

Did they just up the price with the 5000 series?