AUD$2000 Build

[cyper_dog]

So yeah, I'm from Australia and thinking of building a computer and kinda new to this computer building scene. What are your opinions and am I missing anything? I am thinking of over clocking so do I need thermal paste?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($389.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($100.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($495.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($148.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($145.44 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($21.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($188.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: PCPartPicker - $2097.43
              UMART - $1785.00 (Without OS and Monitor ~$303)

 

I know I forgot to add the wireless network adapter which is about $30. Also do I need to buy extra fans?

If you have a better build for around the same price, please share it

 

Thanks for your help.

(http://au.pcpartpicker.com/forums/topic/32083-2000-gaming-computer)

[Paralectic]

Get a 4670k and a 780 if you're focussing on gaming performance.

[Geekazoid]

@cyper_dog', I personally would swap the 840 Pro for an 840 EVO. It's AU$20 less, so you can save some money there and I would also swap the TN monitor for an IPS one unless you are a really serious gamer and need really fast 1ms response times of which I'm guessing that you probably don't, correct?

You probably don't need a 4GB GPU, unless you're using a 3x 1080p monitor setup or one QHD 2560 x 1440 monitor. If you're not then a 2GB GPU would suffice.

[Paralectic]

And by the way, Thermal Paste will be delivered with the cooler. You'll have to apply it yourself.

Any CPU cooler needs thermal paste but sometimes it's pre applied ( usually for the stock coolers ).

[BloodWithIce]

I own many of the parts in here and I can guarantee it will be an awesome build. (I owned that panel and it was amazing)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($269.00 @ CPL Online) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($192.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($579.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($148.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply:  Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($218.26 @ Mwave Australia) 

Optical Drive:  LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($21.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

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

Monitor:  ViewSonic VA2349S 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $2008.26

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-16 01:19 EST+1000)

[BloodWithIce]

Oh I selected an 850 psu so you can upgrade to a second 780 in the future and it's also fully modular. 

[Geekazoid]

Well I was going to recommend this build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3savd

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3savd/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3savd/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($389.00 @ PCCaseGear)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($429.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($150.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)

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

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($195.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Total: $2040.00

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-16 01:29 EST+1000)

But @BloodWithIce beat me to it.

[PuNkPoEtS]

i know you like the fractal design R4 case but have you had a look at the Nanoxia Deep Silence 1 case. its the same case but it is cheaper and has some good features

[Geekazoid]

i know you like the fractal design R4 case but have you had a look at the Nanoxia Deep Silence 1 case. its the same case but it is cheaper and has some good features

Yes, I'm getting the white one for my build. I love the Nanoxia cases.

[Geekazoid]

i know you like the fractal design R4 case but have you had a look at the Nanoxia Deep Silence 1 case. its the same case but it is cheaper and has some good features

@cyper_dog, what about this:

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3scJj

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3scJj/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3scJj/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($389.00 @ PCCaseGear)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($429.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Case: Nanoxia Deep Silence 1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear) <- NANOXIA DEEP SILENCE 1 CASE

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($150.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)

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

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($195.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Total: $2010.00

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-16 02:45 EST+1000)

I believe the Nanoxia cases are of the same build quality as the Fractal Design R4 but just cheaper.

Gotta love that German engineering!