help with build...

WannaBeGamer · September 12, 2014

Hi guys, I'm planning my first PC build and these are the parts I've planned on putting together:

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/vVx2jX

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpick...jX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.00 @ Centre Com)

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

Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.00 @ Centre Com)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($97.00 @ Centre Com)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ CPL Online)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($105.00 @ CPL Online)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($22.00 @ CPL Online)

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($44.00 @ CPL Online)

Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers ($24.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $1116.00

Is there anything that I don't need or can be replaced by a cheaper version? Any and all help would be appreciated.

If anyone could suggest why I might not need a CPU cooler or if getting a case that comes with a 500W PSU for like $70 would not be a good idea?
I don't require an SSD, I don't think it is necessary.

Also could anyone tell me extra things I might need, whether its hardware or zip-ties..

1. Budget & Location

originally $600 AUD... then it went up to $900... and now the planned build is >$1,100

help! it seems that this PC is standard in the gaming community but it is well above my orignal budget.

2. Aim

For gaming mostly, could be used for adobe applications such as Photoshop/After Effects/In Design mainly.

3. Monitors

Running 2 monitors 1080p.

4. Peripherals

Windows 7.

5. Why are you upgrading?

Upgrading because at the moment I only have a $500 laptop I bought in retail 2 years ago and I want to go into PC Gaming.

WannaBeGamer · September 12, 2014

The case, power supply and cooler is $229 altogether, why is it so expensive?

vern021 · September 12, 2014

You're build is great. What do you want to do? Lower the price to how much? We can lower the price by lowering changing the case and change the PSU. Performance always depends on price and lowering the price of your build may also lower performance @WannaBeGamer.

Smash.Mac · September 12, 2014

-Trim-

Hey! Build looks pretty good to me, you can get cases with bundled PSUs for a good price, and they work, but your current config will be better i think. However, where are you getting Windows? Hardware - Just make sure you have a tray for screws and a screwdriver, thats all you need. And an anti-static strap, you can get them on any PC hardware site.

GOod luck!

Redpalmtree · September 12, 2014

Hi guys, I'm planning my first PC build and these are the parts I've planned on putting together:

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/vVx2jX

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpick...jX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.00 @ Centre Com)

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

Motherboard: Asus H97-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.00 @ Centre Com)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($97.00 @ Centre Com)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ CPL Online)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($249.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($105.00 @ CPL Online)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Keyboard: Gigabyte Force K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($22.00 @ CPL Online)

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($44.00 @ CPL Online)

Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers ($24.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $1116.00

Is there anything that I don't need or can be replaced by a cheaper version? Any and all help would be appreciated.

If anyone could suggest why I might not need a CPU cooler or if getting a case that comes with a 500W PSU for like $70 would not be a good idea?

I don't require an SSD, I don't think it is necessary.

Also could anyone tell me extra things I might need, whether its hardware or zip-ties..

1. Budget & Location

originally $600 AUD... then it went up to $900... and now the planned build is >$1,100 help! it seems that this PC is standard in the gaming community but it is well above my orignal budget.

2. Aim

For gaming mostly, could be used for adobe applications such as Photoshop/After Effects/In Design mainly.

3. Monitors

Running 2 monitors 1080p.

4. Peripherals

Windows 7.

5. Why are you upgrading?

Upgrading because at the moment I only have a $500 laptop I bought in retail 2 years ago and I want to go into PC Gaming.

I'd consider going for at least a 280x, or wait for the next series. I'm afraid you'll encounter bottlenecks in the near future if you want to max out games.

Good luck