First build, Editing and gaming PC. $400 - $500 NZD budget.

What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using.

  • Thia PC will be used for video (gaming is a bonus), videos will only be around 1080p, Programs like Davinchi Resolve, Premier pro and Hitfilm, games include Minecraft, tf2, borderlands and some lower end games.

What is your maximum budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?

looking at around $400 - $500 if possible

When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.

within the month.

What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (Tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)

Tower, OS (windows)

Which country (and state/province) will you be purchasing the parts in? If you're in US, do you have access to a Microcenter location?

New Zealand, North Island.

If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? Brands and models are appreciated.

Already own Monitors, Keyboard and Mouse.

Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line? CPU and/or GPU?

(i don't know enough about PC's to answer this)

Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)

Good size storage would be appreciated, SD Card, USB and headphone jack.

Do you have any specific case preferences (Size like ITX/microATX/mid-tower/full-tower, styles, colors, window or not, LED lighting, etc), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

No real preferences, hoping for something that isn't massive.

Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? If you do need one included, do you have a preference?

Yes, Windows 10

Extra info or particulars: Never built a PC before, and my knowledge of them is very limited. Will be using this for editing videos and some gaming, hoping to upgrade in the future when necessary.

Posted Mar 12, 2020, 5:45 AM UTC

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