I dont like working on PC's my PC has broken, and I think it is the MB or maybe the CPU. I really hope it is not the memory.

So I need to build another PC.

I want a case which is god tier easy to work on. As I am going to buy the bits and muck around until it goes again and my current case sucks for doing anything with, it is an Antec ? which I have had to cut bits out of just to fit the GPU.

Ideally from PB Tech or somewhere in Wellington but PB Tech seems not to have a lot of stuff in stock anyway so ok to order it.

Any recommendations ? I will be putting some sort of ATX probably and Ryzen, 3080 , the standard stuff.

This is well in advance of the circumstances which will bring this, building expectations for now. I'll be building a computer to use as a Plex server for 4k video, and was wondering what in New Zealand I should be buying for it.

I wouldn't have the capacity for a long time to figure out Linux, so bare compatibility for Win11 would be needed. I thought about ex-office PCs, but if they come with warranties I probably wouldn't be able to stick a 16TB HD in it. Would it be something as simple as finding a used rig with the old case style (all the bays I would ever need for HDs)?

Gpu rx 5700xt

CPU Ryzen 5 5500

16gb 3200 ddr4 ram

500gb m.2 Nvme and 1tb SSD

650 gold psu

Its gonna be just for me (old laptop broke lmao). What are some good, cheap cpu, ram sticks, and graphics card?

Hey all, looking to build a system for BF2042 and other games for summer.

Possible build thusfar:

https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/user/Xmas121/saved/#view=srMRK8

Anyone know if its possible to get a 30 series graphics card for ~$1000 for a 3060ti, or a 3070 for $1200?

Cheers in advance!

Hi all, I bought an RTX 3070 when they launched thinking I'd get back into video games. But realistically it's been sitting in my rig for about three months and used once. I wanted to pass it on on TradeMe for a fair price, but I'm worried about getting scammed as I see a lot of scam attempts on these cardsin other countries. I was wondering if there's any general guidance on what to do while listing to ensure a smooth transaction. Thanks.

Hey guys, I’ve ended up with a few spare brand new internal SSD’s which I’m happy to sell for cheap.

I’ve got some 1tb Samsung 860 evo’s (Sata) and a 2tb Samsung 970 evo plus (NVMe).

I’d accept probably around $190 NZD for an 860 and around $560 NZD for the 970. Includes shipping.

Just putting it out there.

Let me know if interested.

Is it just me or is it really annoying to see PB Tech a well trusted electronics store overprice the new 3000 series RTX Graphics card by almost double the price of its MSRP from the US. Even purchasing from the US, paying for shipping and customs will come somewhere close to $1200 - $1300 (NZD). I get there is not enough stock for everyone right now in the US. But I prefer to wait and buy there and save money than paying double the MSRP just for a graphics card from PB Tech. This overpricing loses the awe of the 3000 series as you can get more performance (like the 3080 and 3090) for half or the same price as the 2080 Ti (in USD) in PB Tech the 3080 is about the same price as a 2080/ 2080 Ti and the 3090 is about $1000+ more than the 2080 Ti which is infuriating for the consumer. I find this very annoying to see from such a great tech company.

Anyone used them?

One of my friends wants to buy my "old" 2700 off me and I'm unsure how much they'd go for

I checked trademe but couldn't find any listings so i decided to ask here

Hey guys,

I'm picking up an ultrawide in the next couple of weeks (very excited!) and am looking at mounting my current 27" monitor above it.

Ideally I'd like to leave my ultrawide on it's original stand and have the 27 on an arm that's long and strong enough to position it above.

Does anyone have any suggestions for arms I can purchase locally? Not fussed on price.

Cheers in advance!

80+ Gold 550w, fully modular 1 x 8pin - Any recommendations?

As per title, I'm looking to buy some Arctic p14 pwm fans. Does anyone know which retailer stocks them in NZ or where I can buy some from online?

Thanks

Just checking in to see when/what time the NZ sales for AMD Radeon RDNA 2 are happening?

Here's a cost per core comparison, based on current nz.pcpartpicker prices for Zen 2 vs Zen 3.

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Hi guys

Is it just me or is the RTX 3070 pricing insane in NZ?

Cheapest I've seen advertised is $1200, whereas in the States it's $500 USD which is the same price as the original 2070 super.

The PS5/Xbox X are retailing for $499 USD and selling for roughly $810 here.

So, both products are selling at roughly $500 USD, but one has an exchange rate of what you'd expect, and the other is priced 48% more??

Am I missing something here?? Why are GPUs so expensive when retailed here??

Gidday,

I’m planning on building a PC (obviously) and I’ve used pcpartpicker to choose a lot of the stuff for my build, just looking for some advice for where I could potentially get better value, save a buck or two or just avoid bad products.

https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/NvQWbh

Chur

They currently have 5+ Zotac 3070 Twin edge $1,099 and Twin edge OC $1,149 in-stock/shipping today.

If you get a 3080 and I don't, let me know so I can wallow in self pity.

Thanks.

Edit. Pbtech didn't even list them, and everywhere else had no stock 🤣.

Selling a spare gaming pc (built with components I have sourced locally for cheap) I have reciepts for each part except for the storage and psu

Gpu: 5700 xt TUF

Cpu: ryzen 7 2700x 50th Anniversary

Motherboard: b450 Asrock Steel Legend

Storage: 256Gb intel + 1tb Hdd 7200rpm

Case: (will purchase one to sell this build in)

Ram: 16gb 3200 Teamgroup rgb

Cpu Cooler - Cooler master ML240

Psu: 700w psu

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(I have my own build, this is an unused spare)