$1400 Gaming PC Help?

[AngelXX]

Im new to building a pc and I'm having alot of trouble doing so  because I don't know if I have picked the wrong stuff or what so ever my budget is $1400 AUD  
I was wondering if this is a good build? 
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/RatchetHoee/saved/4FlG

[Nickolas47]

Im new to building a pc and I'm having alot of trouble doing so  because I don't know if I have picked the wrong stuff or what so ever my budget is $1400 AUD  

I was wondering if this is a good build? http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/RatchetHoee/saved/4FlG

for this cpu get a z87 mobo

[Gamerxp00]

May i ask where abouts in australia you live?

[AngelXX]

May i ask where abouts in australia you live?

sydney

[Gamerxp00]

i would reacomend getting pro or home premium.

 

I dont reacomend getting this Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Although i have it, i got it for free.

[AngelXX]

i would reacomend getting pro or home premium.

 

I dont reacomend getting this Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)

Although i have it, i got it for free.

oh okay I just put that in because I didn't know if I needed it when I started the PC up after building

[helping]

It's alright, but a 750TI and an i5 for gaming isn't really that great.

 

You would be better off with even an FX6300 and a higher end GPU, so go for an 8320 on 990FX platform with a higher end GPU. (this makes sense in US and EU market, idk about Aus though since you guys are weird)

Consider a cheaper case, blowing 100$ on a fancy shell that does the same thing as a 50$ one doesn't really seem like the best use of money on a budget.  

Use the trial version of Windows until you scape up enough pesos for Windows 8 (note not 7). You don't really lose that much functionality for running a trial version indefinitely. 

[Gamerxp00]

I would Buy it all direct from PC CASE GEAR

 

http://pccasegear.com/

sign up and i can link you to the same parts.

[OfficialJsP]

i feel like you should be getting a better graphics card for how much u are spending maybe get win 7 home premium and spend the extra $$$ on a better graphics card. something similar to this http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3Kbo2 oh and also if you are going to be using the disc to install your operating system you might want to get an optical drive

[manzir]

U need to get a gtx 760 at minimum, ditch the ultimate windows 7, get windows 7 home edition. Check with your school if you can get free version for windows 7. In US we do. 

Get a z87 motherboard for your build

u would also need a ssd, I highly recommend it.

U can get Corsair 200r case instead, a perfect case for a decent price, u will save around 40 bucks there.  

[Langdon]

Changed it up a bit assuming you're not overclocking.

The monitor I'd personally choose, you can keep the original one you picked if you'd like.

edit : http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3KbLn

[helping]

Here you go, if you add the O/S later when you have the cash, this should absolutely destroy. 8.1 OEM in Aus paper is only a bit over 100$ IIRC. Crossfire ready to boot. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard:  Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($63.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Vapor-X Video Card  ($399.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case:  BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply:  EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Monitor:  Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor  ($188.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1399.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-15 10:54 EST+1000)

[AngelXX]

Here you go, if you add the O/S later when you have the cash, this should absolutely destroy. 8.1 OEM in Aus paper is only a bit over 100$ IIRC. Crossfire ready to boot. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Motherboard:  Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($63.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.00 @ CPL Online)

Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Vapor-X Video Card  ($399.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Case:  BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply:  EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Monitor:  Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor  ($188.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $1399.00

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-15 10:54 EST+1000)

whats the difference between AMD and intel?  

[Gamerxp00]

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23495&cPath=1490

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18670&cPath=23

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=24853&cPath=1491

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16510&cPath=912

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21231&cPath=344

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26934&cPath=876

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25694&cPath=547

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=22420&cPath=354

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=16558&cPath=1087

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=375_974&products_id=26855

 

thats all your parts. But remember i put home premium instead of ultimate.

[Gamerxp00]

I highly reacomend getting intel.

[helping]

whats the difference between AMD and intel?  

An Intel CPU will usually beat an AMD CPU by a few frames (when they're both high enough, it's negligible) 

If you play MMOs or older games that aren't multi-core aware, the AMD CPU will struggle. In newer games the results are more similar though. 

 

The GPU is more of a concern, when working with lower budgets it's better to put more of the money into a better GPU where 8/10 times it will have a greater impact than the difference between a 4670k and 8320. 

 

and obviously the AMD chip uses more power. 

[jtrier1]

Im new to building a pc and I'm having alot of trouble doing so  because I don't know if I have picked the wrong stuff or what so ever my budget is $1400 AUD  

I was wondering if this is a good build? 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/RatchetHoee/saved/4FlG

 

If you don't want Windows 8.1, you can go Windows 7, its the same price.

 

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

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

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.00 @ PCCaseGear)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Motherboard: ASRock H87M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($102.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.00 @ CPL Online)

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($82.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.00 @ CPL Online)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($249.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($85.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($105.00 @ 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: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($135.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($44.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $1388.00

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-15 16:46 EST+1000)

[Faceman]

Im new to building a pc and I'm having alot of trouble doing so  because I don't know if I have picked the wrong stuff or what so ever my budget is $1400 AUD  

I was wondering if this is a good build? 

link.  Supposed to be really inexpensive and other people have had success with it.