Components for First Build

[Borkpaladin]

I'm looking to build my first pc and am unsure on what parts to get. My budget is around $2000 - 2500 AUD including an os, keyboard, mouse and monitor. My main goal for this build is gaming, although I would also use it for school work and programming. 

 

I've posted a table for the components I currently want to get, however the main parts I am mainly unsure of are the monitor and case, and I also don't know what psu and motherboard would be suitable. I would prefer a clean looking case, and I like the appearance of the bitfenix shinobi, although it is only $80 so I don't know if I would be better off purchasing a more expensive case with more features. For the monitor I'm looking for either one or two ~24 inch monitors for up to about ~$500, however I'm not sure whether or not I would actually benefit from having an extra monitor. 

 

Since I (unfortunately) only have access to a dual band n router for internet I'll also need a wifi card, but I'm not too concerned with that.

 

As I have relatively average-large hands I would like a large mouse that I can easily palm grip, and the sensei raw looked like it would be quite comfortable, however I'm open to any suggestions.

 

Also, as I'm in Australia  if there were any suggestions for parts from specific retailers, they would either have to be located in Australia, or be very generous and offer free/very cheap/won't destroy everything, international shipping. 

 

Components:

CPU: 4670K

GPU: Gtx 770

Mother board: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ?

Hard drive: WD 1TB black

SSD: Samsung 840 Series 120GB SSD

RAM: 8 or 16gb Corsair Vengeance

DVD drive: Some cheap $20 drive

PSU: ?

CPU Cooler: Hyper 212x ?

Monitor (s): ?

Case: Bitfenix Shinobi

Mouse: Sensei Raw

Keyboard: Ducky Shine 3

Wifi card/dongle: ?

 

[Wano97]

Are you looking for a 120Hz or 60Hz? If 60, take a look at the benQ RL2455hm, cost like 190 each

[Borkpaladin]

60Hz is fine, but would it matter that it is a TN panel?

[Wano97]

60Hz is fine, but would it matter that it is a TN panel?

Why would it? The screen doesn't have drawbacks and it's durable, 

Also take a look at this motherboard: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4519#sp

Only costs like 15 dollars more, just for the extra usb ports (3.0), and maybe some other features

Wlan: http://planetoverclock.com/news/tp-link-announce-450mbps-wireless-n-dual-band-pcie-adapter/

[Phage]

are you worried about color co-ordination with all the parts?

[MikeTz]

Maybe this combo  

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($274.00 @ CPL Online) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($45.00 @ CPL Online) 

Thermal Compound:  Zalman ZM-STG2 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($7.85 @ Mwave Australia) 

Motherboard:  ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Memory:  Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($105.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ CPL Online) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($629.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Wireless Network Adapter:  TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($17.99 @ Mwave Australia) 

Case:  Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($105.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online) 

Monitor:  Dell S2240L 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($199.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K65 Compact Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($115.00 @ MechKB) 

Mouse:  Gigabyte GM-M8000X Wired Laser Mouse  ($54.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $2122.84

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-19 21:49 EST+1100)

[Borkpaladin]

 

Maybe this combo  

 

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Would it be worth paying the extra money for the 780, or would it not be that much of a noticeable improvement?

Also, as they're both similar prices, would you suggest the Dell S2240L over the benq monitor Wano mentioned?

[KamiKatze]

This will cover your wireless needs.

 

For a PSU you have to decide whether you want to SLI in the future or not. I'd recommend not to but it's up to you. A good PSU for that build would be everything at 500W or more with a 80+ Bronze (or more) certification, and at least semi cable management. Lowest I'd go is Corsair CX 500M

[MikeTz]

Would it be worth paying the extra money for the 780, or would it not be that much of a noticeable improvement?

Also, as they're both similar prices, would you suggest the Dell S2240L over the benq monitor Wano mentioned?

In my opinion the 780 is worth the extra money... Also about the monitor

The Dell monitor is an IPS panel while the BenQ is a TN(not bad,just worse)

[KamiKatze]

Would it be worth paying the extra money for the 780, or would it not be that much of a noticeable improvement?

 

The 780 is one hell of an improvement, since it's a different architecture (GK110 instead of GK 104). Depends on the price difference though. I'd say it's worth 40% more money than the 770.

[Nineshadow]

You can save some money by getting a slower drive because you already have an ssd.

[Borkpaladin]

In my opinion the 780 is worth the extra money... Also about the monitor

The Dell monitor is an IPS panel while the BenQ is a TN(not bad,just worse)

 

What is better about the IPS panel?

If you think that I definitely should get a monitor with an IPS panel,  would the dell S2240L monitor be a good choice or should I go for something more expensive?

[Borkpaladin]

This will cover your wireless needs.

 

For a PSU you have to decide whether you want to SLI in the future or not. I'd recommend not to but it's up to you. A good PSU for that build would be everything at 500W or more with a 80+ Bronze (or more) certification, and at least semi cable management. Lowest I'd go is Corsair CX 500M

 

So would the CX 500M be a good choice, or would it be worth it if I got a psu with a gold plus rating like the Corsair RM-550?

[brob]

What is better about the IPS panel?

If you think that I definitely should get a monitor with an IPS panel,  would the dell S2240L monitor be a good choice or should I go for something more expensive?

 

IPS panels have wider viewing angles and better color reporduction. The panels are pretty much the same, monitor differences lie with the interfaces, ports, and casing.

 

 

So would the CX 500M be a good choice, or would it be worth it if I got a psu with a gold plus rating like the Corsair RM-550?

 

Antec High Current Gamer 620W Modular HCG-620M would be an excellent choice as would Seasonic M12II 620W Power Supply or Silverstone Strider Plus 600W ST60F-PS 80 Plus Silver. If you want something in the 500W range, Antec High Current Gamer 520W Modular HCG-520M or Seasonic M12II 520W Modular PSU. If you are willing to spend more you could look at Seasonic G-550 80Plus Gold 550W or Seasonic X-650 80Plus Gold 650W V3.

[WoodenMarker]

Most of what you have looks fine. 

Few changes: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/2Eiw1