Universal_Cereal_Bus

Try configuring a system here: http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/systems/systemdetail.asp?systypeid=4 It seems that you might end up with a favorable deal. They let you change basically everything. You lose the build it yourself part of it but it may be cheaper.

I just realized that you're in NZ and those prices are pricey... I'll let you know if I find anything. But the i5-6500 upgrade cost from i5-6400 is not that much more different than in the US. What I would add is that if you are making this for gaming only, you might want to consider an older platform that doesn't have as expensive a motherboard and ram.

yeah but 970 OCs better and uses less power than 390. 390 will only be better for QHD and 4k

You could also do an AGP graphics showdown! I think a lot of those would be fun to do- however, looking at the 3 SYW series- the focus has been to do something relevant. By relevant- what I mean is do something that we the viewers can learn from and use to our advantage. I'm going to double down on the passive cooling- but not in as extreme a way as yours. I think there is something to be gained from building a computer under $300-$500 dollars that has absolutely no fans and no pumps. The point would be to build a computer that can play moba style games and function as an office computer and generates no noise at all! Then again- it would be almost impossible to contend with the passively cooled Apple Macbook 2015

heres a newegg build with everything you asked for- total is $544 usd: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.2465543 fx-8350 on sale for $149: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284

Don't forget that the 390 and 390X produce way more heat and consume more power too. If you are 1080p gaming, then go with 970. If you plan on gaming on anything bigger than that- 390X. Really up to your priorities.

so... should I go to sleep or wait another hour?

Heres a cheaper one. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3970955&CatId=2688 another usb http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3836211&CatId=2688

Ok.. well lets start looking at a few. heres a usb one- but its not a hidden one- the plus side is that you can move it a little bit if you want http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WN822N-Wireless-External-10-7-10-10/dp/B00416Q5KI/ref=zg_bs_13983791_15 heres an asus pci one http://www.amazon.com/PCE-N15-performance-Wireless-N-Transmit-interface/dp/B0053GR2YI/ref=zg_bs_13983711_21

Ok- we can use Xirrus again- in the column next to the dbm column its going to say 802.11g or 802.11n - tell us which it is. Also- grab the Vendor name - its 4 columns down. Or you could look at the model number on the router and google that.

Perfect 500 build PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($137.89 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($46.89 @ OutletPC) Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($31.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($35.65 @ Amazon) Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg) Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center) Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 600W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($40.00 @ Newegg) Total: $500.40 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-20 23:50 EST-0500

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9864909&CatId=11981 Case + i5-6500 + 650 W PSU + 4 GB DDR4 + MOBO for $350

r9 380 for $149.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9777385&Sku= and free ship

"Silicon" lottery. It means that his chip can overclock really well.

Ok thats great! That means the signal from your router is really strong. Basically all you have to do now is pick a new card. Do you know if your router is G or N or AC ?