Australian PC Build. Please Review?

[MicroApple911]

As the title says, I'm planning a Australian gaming build with an aim of about $1500 (AUD). 

If you would, could you please review and give suggestions/criticisms about this build.

 

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($170.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($105.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.00 @ CPL Online) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($519.00 @ Centre Com) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.00 @ CPL Online) 

Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN142-RB 50.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN142-RB 50.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Total: $1568.00

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/HL8dt6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/HL8dt6/by_merchant/

 

 

Thanks

 

[officiallyasimulator]

OS?

[Jessica]

Looks fine to me. Unless you're using an old HDD, maybe pick a 1TB up.

[MicroApple911]

I have a copy of Windows that will be using, and a spare 1TB HDD in my current computer. I'll have a look at that 970 too.

 

Thanks.

[Aefweard]

 

 

 

You could swap the Samsung Evo for a Crucial mx100, saves you (an amazing) $10, and means you don't have to sweat the firmware update for the evo

[alby800]

I have a copy of Windows that will be using, and a spare 1TB HDD in my current computer. I'll have a look at that 970 too.

 

Thanks.

I see that you are new here, in order for people to get notifications that you replied to them, you have to either quote them, or "tag" them like so @MicroApple911

 

The build looks good, are you planning to go sli in the future, because if not, you could get a lower wattage PSU

[MicroApple911]

You could swap the Samsung Evo for a Crucial mx100, saves you (an amazing) $10, and means you don't have to sweat the firmware update for the evo

 

Okay, I'll keep that in mind. This is the first I'm hearing of a firmware update, could you tell me more? 

 

I see that you are new here, in order for people to get notifications that you replied to them, you have to either quote them, or "tag" them like so @MicroApple911

 

The build looks good, are you planning to go sli in the future, because if not, you could get a lower wattage PSU

 

Okay, thanks for that. I do intend to SLI in the future.

[alby800]

Okay, I'll keep that in mind. This is the first I'm hearing of a firmware update, could you tell me more? 

 

 

Okay, thanks for that. I do intend to SLI in the future.

Well then your build looks great!

[Aefweard]

Okay, I'll keep that in mind. This is the first I'm hearing of a firmware update, could you tell me more? 

 

the early firmware it came with had the drive slowing down a fair amount after some usage, they released a firmware update a month back that fixed the issue, so it's not that huge of a deal, you just need to check/update the firmware that the drive has.

 

anandtech article on the fix

[Guest]

The same 970 is cheaper at Centre Com

 

 

That isn't the same as the one. That one in the op's spec is the G1.

[Guest]

 

As the title says, I'm planning a Australian gaming build with an aim of about $1500 (AUD). 

If you would, could you please review and give suggestions/criticisms about this build.

 

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($170.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($105.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.00 @ CPL Online) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($519.00 @ Centre Com) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.00 @ CPL Online) 

Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN142-RB 50.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Case Fan: NZXT RF-FN142-RB 50.0 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($12.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Total: $1568.00

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/HL8dt6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/HL8dt6/by_merchant/

 

 

Thanks

 

This EVGA power supply is cheaper. The Seasonic G is a good psu, but it is overpriced compared to the EVGA.

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=380

[MicroApple911]

Well then your build looks great!

 

Thank you!

 

the early firmware it came with had the drive slowing down a fair amount after some usage, they released a firmware update a month back that fixed the issue, so it's not that huge of a deal, you just need to check/update the firmware that the drive has.

 

anandtech article on the fix

 

Ah, okay. I'll read into that some more. Thanks.

 

This EVGA power supply is cheaper. The Seasonic G is a good psu, but it is overpriced compared to the EVGA.

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

 

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=380

 

Damn, nice find. Thanks, I'll swap that out.