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I'm planning to build my first PC in about a week, but before I do I wanted to ask if anyone would look over my parts list to check that everything is compatible. I've done about three weeks of research already but I still want to get an experienced person's opinion to make sure I haven't missed anything important. Before I list my parts I'll answer the questions from the pinned thread:

 

1. Budget and location

Below $2000AUD. I live in Australia.

2. Aim

The things I mainly use my computer for are:

  • CAD.
  • Finite element analysis.
  • Programming PLCs
  • Office
  • Internet (who doesn't)
  • Gaming

In terms of games, I basically want to be able to run Deus Ex: Human Revolution at max settings without feeling like I'm watching a slideshow.

3. Monitors

Just one monitor. See below for my pick.

4. Peripherals

Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers. That's it. Occasionally a PLC but I've got that covered.

5. Reason for upgrading

My laptop:

1) is very old 

2) is horrible to use

3) is always very hot

4) overheats in Australian summers

 

 

Without further ado here are the parts I've picked thus far:

Case

Motherboard

CPU

Graphics card

RAM

PSU

Storage - SSD

Storage - HDD

I intend to disassemble and repurpose an old 1TB 3.5" Western Digital external HDD.

Optical drive

Edit:

Case fans x2

OS

Keyboard and mouse

Monitor

Speakers

Fan filter

HDMI cable

Fan cable splitter x2

Lighting

Total cost: $1,792.50 AUD

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hows this? 
if you cant fit in another $100 switch to a 770

 
CPU:  Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($218.50 @ CPL Online) 
Memory:  Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($229.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($108.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($679.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Power Supply:  Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.00 @ CPL Online) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online) 
Monitor:  LG 23EA53V-P 23.0" Monitor  ($199.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Other: speakers  ($30.00)
Other: keyboard and mouse  ($40.00)
Total: $2115.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-30 16:56 EST+1100)

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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Are you limited to pccasegear or are you open to other Australian vendors?

Why wireless keyboard/mouse?

Are you planning on crossfire?

Why the extra case fans?

..Is the bluray burner really necessary?

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hows this? 
if you cant fit in another $100 switch to a 770

 
CPU:  Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($218.50 @ CPL Online) 
Memory:  Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($229.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($108.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($679.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Power Supply:  Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.00 @ CPL Online) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online) 
Monitor:  LG 23EA53V-P 23.0" Monitor  ($199.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Other: speakers  ($30.00)
Other: keyboard and mouse  ($40.00)
Total: $2115.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-30 16:56 EST+1100)

 

Thanks SAV1OUR I'm considering it, but I'll need to give the extra expense some thought.

 

 

Are you limited to pccasegear or are you open to other Australian vendors?

Why wireless keyboard/mouse?

Are you planning on crossfire?

Why the extra case fans?

..Is the bluray burner really necessary?

 

Hey WoodenMarker

I'm open to others if I can find all the components in one place; I'd prefer to deal with just one vendor.

I'm not a fan of cables as I've used cabled mechanical keyboards before and I don't see what the fuss is about.

Not planning on crossfire, I'll probably just buy a high end card sometime in the future.

In Australia it gets very hot, and my house doesn't have great air conditioning so I need a lot of cooling. I'd consider water cooling but I might invest in that later.

The burner isn't really necessary, I suppose I could shave some money off there.

 

 

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Thanks SAV1OUR I'm considering it, but I'll need to give the extra expense some thought.

 

Hey WoodenMarker

I'm open to others if I can find all the components in one place; I'd prefer to deal with just one vendor.

I'm not a fan of cables as I've used cabled mechanical keyboards before and I don't see what the fuss is about.

Not planning on crossfire, I'll probably just buy a high end card sometime in the future.

In Australia it gets very hot, and my house doesn't have great air conditioning so I need a lot of cooling. I'd consider water cooling but I might invest in that later.

The burner isn't really necessary, I suppose I could shave some money off there.

Recommended edits: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3iVcz

 

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