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What’s the difference between an all-in-one and a desktop?
A desktop computer typically consists of a tower that houses things like the processor, memory, and other internal components, offering more options for customisation or upgrades. To use it, you’ll need to purchase separate peripherals such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Whereas an all-in-one computer integrates all these components into a single unit, resulting in a sleeker, space-saving design.
What type of desktop computer is best?
At Harvey Norman, we offer a diverse range of desktop computers and all-in-one systems that cater to every computing need. Explore our selection to find the right one for you:
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Desktop Computers – Also called a desktop tower, they present incredible powerful processing power with parts that can be easily upgraded or replaced. This is essential for those who want to build their own computer, as it allows you to hand-select each component to suit your performance needs and user requirements.
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All-In-One Computers – If you want something that combines the compact design of a laptop with the processing prowess of a desktop, an all-in-one PC offers the ultimate convenience. Showcasing a slim, user-friendly design, they are easy to set up and come built with everything you need – keeping wires, power units, and external devices to a minimum.
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Mini PCs – Just as capable as a desktop, mini-PCs are a pint-sized powerhouse that keeps a low profile, perfect if you’re short on desk space or want something small enough to transfer in a backpack when you’re working between home and the office.
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Gaming PCs – If games are your thing, invest in a desktop that is built for gaming. With powerful processors, high-performance GPUs, faster load times, and advanced cooling, they have everything you need to get your game on.
As well as desktop computers, Harvey Norman has a huge range of laptops and 2 in 1s for those on-the-go, including the new AI-powered Copilot+ PCs.
What should I look for when buying a desktop computer?
When choosing a new desktop computer or all-in-one PC, it all comes down to the intended use and your budget. First and foremost, consider how you’ll be using your PC – is it for work, content creation, gaming, or general use? This will help you select the right specifications for your requirements, such as processing power, RAM, graphics capabilities, and storage capacity. You’ll also need to factor in your space, as desktop computers come in various sizes. Whatever your needs or budget, you’ll find the right desktop computer at Nerdcore PC Systems.
What We Can Offer You're as a customer
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We’ll professionally build your nerdcore pc –
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We’ll set up your computer, water cooling system
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If your internet is slow, intermittent or downright awful, we’ll speed it up or liaise with your internet provider if needed – as we can talk the tech language they speak.
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We can setup your nerdcore pc to talk to Smart TV, Apple TV, Foxtel IQ, Netflix and home theatre so you can watch or listen to what you want, where you want.
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We can set up cloud backup, so you never worry about losing important files ever again
What You will Experience from nerdcore pc engineers
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We’ll come to your home or business at a time that suits you. Install your new nerdcore pc custom gaming pc
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We are professionally qualified technicians who are experts in Custom PCs, Laptops and wireless issues who are experienced to work with these devices.
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We Provide a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee on all our services completed.
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You’ll understand what to do and be provided with easy-to-follow instructions for common issues once the entire job is completed.
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Nerdcore Technicians are on time, easy to get along with, fast at the repairs. We make sure you are 100% happy before we leave, or there’s no cost.
Australia #1 Custom Built Gaming PC
Trusted by thousands of people across Australia you can now customise any Gaming PC, Laptop or Workstation with the highest performance components at an unbeatable value.
Voted Australia's #1 Custom Gaming PC Builder in Australia.
As Australia's leading and most popular gaming PC builder, we offer a huge variety of premium gaming computers designed and built to give you the most powerful PC for any budget. We build & design systems to give you the best in gaming experience by choosing the compatible components in your budget for the performance.
Every single gaming PC is assembled at our headquarters location in Hughesdale for the one and only gaming experience using high affordable quality, reliable popular name branded components that we know we can vouch for. Every single component in your Gaming PC will be listed specifically and the information on each part easily accessible via the product page so you will know exactly what you are investing in – Our guarantee is no hidden surprises.
Nerdcore computers prides itself in providing everyone with a professionally built system. All of our custom gaming builds have the operating system installed on a solid state drive for super-fast boot and being capable of pumping out high frequencies. Your PC is yours to setup exactly how you want it and completely ready to install anything you want in it. We will just build it for you.
Nerdcore building gaming PC experts make sure your new custom-built PC is ready to go as soon as it arrives on your doorstep. All our pre-built systems are backed by a 2 year or even 3-year warranty with shipping covered by us both ways and handled by our team on site for ultimate peace of mind.
Ready To Ship Pre-Built Gaming PC
Our range of pre-built Gaming PCs cover entry level for those looking to get into mainstream gaming or eSports titles right up to the extreme end of performance for ultra-high resolution and high refresh rate gaming with even the most demanding titles. We offer a range of systems for a wide range of graphics cards paired with platforms from both the Intel Core and AMD Ryzen ranges of processors.
Ready to ship systems are built, tested, packed, and held in stock ready to ship right away so you do not have to worry about selecting compatible components or time assembling and testing – the PC is ready to go as soon as you order or re-stocked within 1-2 business days.
If you need guidance on which system may best suit your needs and budget, you can reach out to our friendly customer service team via sales@nerdcore.com.au for no obligation advice and recommendations.
Customisable Gaming PC
Our custom Gaming PC builder lets you tweak and balance the components to your own liking to make your own dream PC with the safety net of components selected to be compatible. If you wish to dedicate more of your budget to CPU and RAM for a more workstation hybrid – you have the freedom to do so!
Your custom spec PC will be custom built to the same high standards as our pre-built range and will be backed by the same 2-year warranty with shipping covered both ways as standard.
Our team will look over your final selection and let you know of any potential issues if they arise, so you can have full confidence your system will be ready to game straight away!
We have made the system as easy as possible for you; our range is spread out across wide groups of components from the entry level right up to top tier – just pick out the platform you’d like to start from and customise from there. All available options will be limited to in stock components, so no need to worry about finding out some parts of your dream PC build are not in stock!
This is a great option if you wish to spec your own system or simply make some changes to one of our pre-built systems. If you are an advanced user looking for something even more specific, head over to our Services section for our Full Custom Assembly Service to have a system built using our full range of hardware & software.
Professional Gaming PC Systems
For professionals looking for the perfect work from home or office PC setup right up to a high-end workstation – we have got you covered! We offer a range of both pre-built systems for a fast built, tested and in stock solution, as well as customisable options for something more specific.
We know every business has different needs, so we’re here to assist you in creating the perfect spec to get the job done – if you need something more specific, we have a Full Custom Assembly service available in our Services section. Our friendly customer service team is available to help design a system or multiple systems for your business needs, reach out today via sales@nerdcore.com.au and let us take care of the rest!
Full Custom Gaming PC Assembly
Our Full Custom Assembly service is exactly how it sounds! If you want a system built to exactly your specifications – this is the service for you. Simply add this to your cart along with all the parts for your dream build, and expert builders will make your dream PC a reality.
This option is fantastic for specific needs or those with all the skills to build their own but not the time – let us take care of that for you and enjoy the added benefit of a full system warranty. If this option is for you, head over to our Services section and get your ultimate
custom PC underway today!
Best Custom Gaming Computers in Australia
Customise any Gaming Computer, Laptop or Workstation with the highest performance components at an unbeatable value. Voted Australia's #1 Custom Gaming PC Builder in Australia.
We pick the best graphics card (GPU) for your nerdcore pc gaming at 1080p, 1440p and 4K
The graphics card (GPU) is one of the most important components for gaming on a PC. It's what handles all the pretty eye candy on-screen, working with the CPU, RAM and display to offer an immersive gaming experience. The issue — especially for new system builders and new PC gamers — is that there is a wide collection of GPUs available. So which is right for you? We've got some recommendations on your new custom nerdcore pc.
Products used in your latest nerdcore Gaming pc
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1080p gaming: GTX Series
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1440p gaming: RTX Series
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4K gaming: RTX Series
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Working out what GPU your nerdcore pc needs
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Figuring out just how much you should spend depends on a number of factors:
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Screen resolution: Will you be playing games at 1080p or 4K?
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Budget: How much do you plan on spending on a GPU? The more the better.
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Future proofing: Do you have plans to upgrade your 1080p monitor at a later date?
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System specifications: All the good stuff currently installed inside your PC chassis.
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The last point can be covered quickly by recommending an Intel Core i3 and Core i5, or AMD Ryzen 7 and 9, processors for 1080p and 1440p gaming. Intel Core i5 and i7, i9 or AMD Ryzen 5 - 7 and 9 processors are best suited for more advanced 1440p gaming and 4K. The amount of RAM you should have in 2024 is at least 64 or 128 GB, and preferably 16GB. 32GB should be considered for streaming and other intensive tasks.
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As for budget, you really should fork out for the most expensive GPU you can afford. It's better to spend more now than having to upgrade again soon. It's worth reminding potential GPU buyers that prices for graphics cards are still rather high right now, so it's worth shopping around.
Which resolution is best for you?
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1080p, 1440p and 4K are all different resolutions with each subsequent one requiring considerably more graphics processing power to handle millions of additional pixels on a display. Deciding on which resolution to play games at can be a little confusing in of itself, so this guide will walk you through each one and clear up all the jargon.
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Find out which resolution you should use
Recommended GPUs for 1080p gaming
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Picking up a monitor with a resolution of 1080p is still a popular option for many gamers. The best part about this amount of pixels on a display is it doesn't require much processing power. It's easy to get away with a less powerful processor and more affordable GPU. Still, if you wish to enjoy a more fluid visual experience and take advantage of a monitor with a higher refresh rate, more power will make all the difference.
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The GTX 4060Ti is NVIDIA's most affordable RTX-class desktop GPU, but don't allow the pricing to fool you into assuming it's not powerful enough for gaming in 2024. You'll be able to enjoy most titles at medium settings for visual quality. Stepping up to the GTX 4090 Ti takes everything up a notch.
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Prices currently range from $400 to $4000.00
Recommended GPUs for 4K gaming
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These top picks for best graphics card are overkill for both 1080p and 1440p, but can be used with the latter when taking into account mods and really demanding titles at maximum settings. What these expensive components offer is the capability to play games at 4K. The RTX 4080 from NVIDIA is the entry point at this resolution, and the 4080 Ti offers even more power.
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Depending on what kind of screen you hook up to the PC, as well as what connections are available, you may be locked to 30 frames per second (FPS) at 4K, which isn't too good. It's worth making sure all the equipment you'll be buying to make sure you get the best experience for the money.
For top-tier 4K gaming, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is the ultimate choice, while the RTX 5080 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT offer excellent performance as high-end alternatives, often providing great value and smooth frame rates at 4K. For a strong midrange 4K option, the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti is highly recommended for its 16GB VRAM and solid performance, with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT also a strong contender
Top-Tier (Uncompromised 4K)
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090: The absolute best, offering flawless ray tracing and maximum futureproofing with 32GB GDDR7 VRAM
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High-End (Excellent Performance & Value)
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080: A strong performer for 4K, providing near-top-tier experience at a lower (but still high) cost.
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: A fantastic overall value AMD card for 4K, delivering smooth gameplay and strong ray tracing with 16GB GDDR6 VRAM
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Midrange (Great 4K Entry & Value)
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti: A fantastic price-to-performance option for 4K, featuring 16GB VRAM and often hitting over 80 FPS in demanding games.
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AMD Radeon RX 9070: A capable midrange AMD card for 4K, though it may show limitations in very demanding titles compared to higher-end options.
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Budget-Friendly 4K (With Compromises)
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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16GB): An affordable entry point that uses its 16GB VRAM well in 4K, but performance will be limited in new AAA games.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (or newer 5060): Can handle 4K for older or less demanding games, but you'll heavily rely on DLSS and may need lower settings for smoother frame rates in modern titles