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Hey, Im from Australia and I currently have a laptop but I'm looking for more performance and so ive come up with a build, im not too good on this sort of stuff so any help is greatly appreciated. 

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=113_1139&products_id=25140  -  Keyboard

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27397&cPath=774  -  RAM

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1081&products_id=21332  -  Case + PSU

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1486&products_id=23603  -  GPU

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_1490&products_id=23495  -  CPU

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1491&products_id=24854  -  Motherboard

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=19554  -  HDD

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1211&products_id=23285  -  Monitor

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Hey, Im from Australia and I currently have a laptop but I'm looking for more performance and so ive come up with a build, im not too good on this sort of stuff so any help is greatly appreciated. 

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=113_1139&products_id=25140  -  Keyboard

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27397&cPath=774  -  RAM

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1081&products_id=21332  -  Case + PSU

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1486&products_id=23603  -  GPU

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_1490&products_id=23495  -  CPU

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1491&products_id=24854  -  Motherboard

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=19554  -  HDD

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1211&products_id=23285  -  Monitor

 

Hi, please use http://au.pcpartpicker.com/ to assemble your builds. It would make it a lot easier.

 

Anyway, you will not be able to use that graphics card with that PSU. The PSU that comes with a case only has 1 PCI-e 6 pin lead, while the 770 requires a 6 and 8 pin connector. Consider a cheaper case and a better and a better PSU.

Do not get the 4670k on a H series board. H series boards cannot overclock, therefore you do not need to pay extra for the k-series part. Go with a lower end i5 and you will be better off.

Build: CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k | CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | RAM: 8GB G-Skill Ares 1600Mhz CL9 | Storage: 120GB Samsung 840 Evo + WD Blue 1TB 64MB Cache + Seagate Barracuda 2TB 64MB Cache | GPU: MSI GTX 960 | Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer | Power Supply: EVGA 600B Non-Modular | 

 

 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/h8qrYJ


 

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

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

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($104.03 @ Mwave Australia) 

Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($88.00 @ CPL Online) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($229.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $1056.03

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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PC: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/lbrwnie/saved/4iSW

Laptop: Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga

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Wellll, couple issues:

-The H81 motherboard will not allow you to overclock that i5-4670K (the "K" denotes that the CPU is overclocking-ready). You'll want a motherboard with the Z87 (or Z97) chipset, or you'll want to get a non-K series CPU.

-The PSU integrated into that case is inadequate for that GPU. You'll probably be better off buying them separate.

i7 not perfectly stable at 4.4.. #firstworldproblems

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Hi, please use http://au.pcpartpicker.com/ to assemble your builds. It would make it a lot easier.

 

Anyway, you will not be able to use that graphics card with that PSU. The PSU that comes with a case only has 1 PCI-e 6 pin lead, while the 770 requires a 6 and 8 pin connector. Consider a cheaper case and a better and a better PSU.

Do not get the 4670k on a H series board. H series boards cannot overclock, therefore you do not need to pay extra for the k-series part. Go with a lower end i5 and you will be better off.

Ok, I have swapped my case out for a new case http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_547&products_id=27764

and a new 600W PSU http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=12768

Is this better? and also i switched the CPU so it is no longer k series, as im not going to over clock

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Ok, I have swapped my case out for a new case http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_547&products_id=27764

and a new 600W PSU http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=12768

Is this better? and also i switched the CPU so it is no longer k series, as im not going to over clock

 

This PSU is a bit more and much better: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_995&products_id=26927

That case is fine.

Build: CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k | CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | RAM: 8GB G-Skill Ares 1600Mhz CL9 | Storage: 120GB Samsung 840 Evo + WD Blue 1TB 64MB Cache + Seagate Barracuda 2TB 64MB Cache | GPU: MSI GTX 960 | Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer | Power Supply: EVGA 600B Non-Modular | 

 

 

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What is the difference between the two PSU's? 

 

Thermaltake sucks, Silverstone is good.

 

Simple.

 

Also, the Silverstone one puts out more amps on the 12 volt rail, and has bronze efficiency. 

Build: CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k | CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | RAM: 8GB G-Skill Ares 1600Mhz CL9 | Storage: 120GB Samsung 840 Evo + WD Blue 1TB 64MB Cache + Seagate Barracuda 2TB 64MB Cache | GPU: MSI GTX 960 | Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer | Power Supply: EVGA 600B Non-Modular | 

 

 

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Thermaltake sucks, Silverstone is good.

 

Simple.

 

Also, the Silverstone one puts out more amps on the 12 volt rail, and has bronze efficiency. 

Awesome, is this CPU good? http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_1490&products_id=27788

What is the 'S' series for?

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I don't recommend the S series, and you should get a different variant. Just the standard i5-4690. No S, T, or K. The S means the processor has a lower clock speed and consumes less power, but will boost up to a higher clock speed when needed.

 

Here's the one you should get: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27550&cPath=1490

Build: CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k | CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | RAM: 8GB G-Skill Ares 1600Mhz CL9 | Storage: 120GB Samsung 840 Evo + WD Blue 1TB 64MB Cache + Seagate Barracuda 2TB 64MB Cache | GPU: MSI GTX 960 | Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer | Power Supply: EVGA 600B Non-Modular | 

 

 

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I don't recommend the S series, and you should get a different variant. Just the standard i5-4690. No S, T, or K. The S means the processor has a lower clock speed and consumes less power, but will boost up to a higher clock speed when needed.

 

Here's the one you should get: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27550&cPath=1490

Thanks for all your help

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Thanks for all your help

 

No problem! :)

Build: CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k | CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | RAM: 8GB G-Skill Ares 1600Mhz CL9 | Storage: 120GB Samsung 840 Evo + WD Blue 1TB 64MB Cache + Seagate Barracuda 2TB 64MB Cache | GPU: MSI GTX 960 | Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer | Power Supply: EVGA 600B Non-Modular | 

 

 

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Ok, I have swapped my case out for a new case http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_547&products_id=27764

and a new 600W PSU http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_535&products_id=12768

Is this better? and also i switched the CPU so it is no longer k series, as im not going to over clock

your build just became incompatible. you have an ATX form factor motherboard and a mini ATX case.I suggest you keep the define R4 case if you don't want to mess with that and don't care much about a bigger case. problem is. that is about 100$ more.

if you don't want to mess around with changing the case again. for the same price point and features, here is a new motherboard that will fit your needs. and im saving you 10$ xD

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Y2DQf7  beaware that this is with your old psu. I could not find it on the website

 

here is also, a better 3.5'' 1tb WD 7200rpm hardrive at a lower price :  http://au.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex

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This PSU is a bit more and much better: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_995&products_id=26927

That case is fine.

For someone living in Australia looking for a PSU, I HIGHLY recommend the Enermax Triathlor Eco 650W. 80+ bronze certified, plenty of wattage and modular for only $85 (literally went up from $75 to $85 this week) is a steal. You'd be hard pressed to find a premium brand modular psu of the quality for that price even ordering from the US.

 

http://www.cplonline.com.au/enermax-triathlor-eco-650w-80-bronze-modular-psu-etl650awt-m.html

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Hey, Im from Australia and I currently have a laptop but I'm looking for more performance and so ive come up with a build, im not too good on this sort of stuff so any help is greatly appreciated. 

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=113_1139&products_id=25140  -  Keyboard

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27397&cPath=774  -  RAM

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1081&products_id=21332  -  Case + PSU

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=193_1486&products_id=23603  -  GPU

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=187_1490&products_id=23495  -  CPU

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1491&products_id=24854  -  Motherboard

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=19554  -  HDD

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1211&products_id=23285  -  Monitor

I would be going with this build:

From Amazon:

-GPU: XFX Double D R9 280

- HDD: WD Blue 1 TB

- CP Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

- Memory: Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB Kit (2x4GB)

From MSY.com:

- Case: Coolermaster N400

- Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41

- CPU: i5 4970k

From CPL.com:

- Enermax Triathlor eco 650w

Total: $990 (shipping from the US included)

 

Say thanks to better performance and a cheaper price.

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PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/gQxVGX


 

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

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

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

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($295.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($99.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Total: $1003.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I would be going with this build:

From Amazon:

-GPU: XFX Double D R9 280

- HDD: WD Blue 1 TB

- CP Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

- Memory: Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB Kit (2x4GB)

From MSY.com:

- Case: Coolermaster N400

- Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41

- CPU: i5 4970k

From CPL.com:

- Enermax Triathlor eco 650w

Total: $990 (shipping from the US included)

 

Say thanks to better performance and a cheaper price.

The Z87 chipset isn't compatible with the i5-4690k, you need a Z97 chipset.

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