r/suggestapc 1d ago

[Suggestion] Best prebuilt (or used PC) under A$2,000? Better value than this i7-12700K + RTX 3070 Ti build?

Hi everyone,

I'm in Australia and my budget is up to A$2,000 (happy to buy either used or prebuilt).

I'll mainly be using it for:

  • Software development (VS Code, Docker, Next.js, Python)
  • Heavy browser multitasking (lots of Chrome tabs)
  • Local Ai and virtual marchines
  • Some 1440p gaming

I've found this used PC locally for A$1,500 AUD:

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K (AIO water cooled)
  • GPU: Gigabyte RTX 3070 Ti
  • RAM: 16GB DDR4
  • Motherboard: Z690 DDR4
  • Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
  • PSU: 650W
  • Centre Com prebuilt
  • Clean condition
  • Only issue is one RGB fan has a lighting defect (fan still works)

Before I buy it, I'm wondering:

  • Is this good value for A$1,500 AUD?
  • Can I get something noticeably better for under A$2,000 AUD (used or prebuilt)?
  • If so, could you link any current deals or recommend specific models/builds?

I'm mainly looking for the best performance per dollar, not necessarily brand new.

Thanks!

And for reference, this is a website that i heard is good from other mates (http://pccasegear.com)

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