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TheIcedCanadian
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Hi,

I have been putting parts together and concepts for this PC for a week, changing many different things. The budget has a max. of $1400 AUD, but would be good to get it as low as possible. I need an OS and monitor, as well as being able to run it at around However, I am looking for AMAZBALLS aesthetics, with a black/red colour scheme. I don't need a CPU cooler, as I am going for a red tubed custom water loop.

Here is what I have come up with. The CPU is just a placeholder to upgrade to Broadwell later.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($78.00 @ CPL Online)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($199.00 @ CPL Online)

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($199.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)

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

Monitor: Asus VX248H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($199.50 @ Centre Com)

Total: $1268.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-18 19:53 EST+1100

Thanks in advance

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You could get a cheaper case and find a cheaper monitor and give more on your graphics card. 

CPU: I5 7400 | Motherboard: MSI H110M  | RAM: 16GB G-Skill 2400mhz  | GPU:  NVIDIA  MSI Gaming 4G GTX 970 | Case: Tecware Quad | Cooling: Stock| Storage: Kingston 120gb SSD, 1TB Drive ,  | PSU: Seasonic 620 Watt 80+ Bronze Full Modular | Display: Devant 50 Inch Smart TV   | 

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I can cut corners if you need me to.

Please quote me if you need me.  ^_^

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/k3gMmG


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.00 @ CPL Online) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($37.00 @ CPL Online) 

Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($9.00 @ IJK) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-K/CSM ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($142.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($89.00 @ PLE Computers) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($137.00 @ IJK) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.00 @ IJK) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($385.00 @ IJK) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

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

Total: $1399.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I can cut corners if you need me to.
Please quote me if you need me.  ^_^
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/k3gMmG
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.00 @ CPL Online) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($37.00 @ CPL Online) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($9.00 @ IJK) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-K/CSM ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($142.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($89.00 @ PLE Computers) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($137.00 @ IJK) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.00 @ IJK) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($385.00 @ IJK) 
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer  ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Total: $1399.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-19 18:41 EST+1100

 

 

Thanks - the only "problems/questions" I have are these:

I am going to be including a custom water loop, so a CPU cooler is not needed in concept. Is the case big enough for my 360mm radiator I want to get? Is it big enough for my radiator/pump combo? Here is a link to my custom loop parts:

 

Also, I really want a red/black colour scheme, so could you possibly include that into the build (eg red RAM).

 

Lastly, I need a monitor - 24" seems like a reasonable size but correct me if I am wrong. Preferabley 4ms or less response time (at least 1080p).

 

Thanks for your help! :)

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Thanks - the only "problems/questions" I have are these:

I am going to be including a custom water loop, so a CPU cooler is not needed in concept. Is the case big enough for my 360mm radiator I want to get? Is it big enough for my radiator/pump combo? Here is a link to my custom loop parts:

 

Also, I really want a red/black colour scheme, so could you possibly include that into the build (eg red RAM).

 

Lastly, I need a monitor - 24" seems like a reasonable size but correct me if I am wrong. Preferabley 4ms or less response time (at least 1080p).

 

Thanks for your help! :)

I can replace the Corsair with a full ATX case.

But if we include the monitor, it would likely result in losing the SSD, and maybe even a downgrade to an i3.

 

I only modified the tower as of now.

Also, I recommend giving up the red RAM business. Just for the color, you have to pay $10 more, and get a lower speed. (RAM speed doesn't really matter but still)

Is there any way you can stretch the budget by about $200 so we can add in a monitor?

If not, we will most indefinitely lose the SSD, and downgrade to an i3/i5 4460 or a Pentium G 3258.

You have a pretty decent gaming setup for what I built you there.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/ky8trH
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.00 @ CPL Online) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($37.00 @ CPL Online) 
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($9.00 @ IJK) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-K/CSM ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($142.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($98.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($137.00 @ IJK) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.00 @ IJK) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($385.00 @ IJK) 
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case  ($105.00 @ CPL Online) 
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer  ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Total: $1414.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-19 19:31 EST+1100

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#GALAXY


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I can replace the Corsair with a full ATX case.

But if we include the monitor, it would likely result in losing the SSD, and maybe even a downgrade to an i3.

 

I only modified the tower as of now.

Also, I recommend giving up the red RAM business. Just for the color, you have to pay $10 more, and get a lower speed. (RAM speed doesn't really matter but still)

Is there any way you can stretch the budget by about $200 so we can add in a monitor?

If not, we will most indefinitely lose the SSD, and downgrade to an i3/i5 4460 or a Pentium G 3258.

You have a pretty decent gaming setup for what I built you there.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/ky8trH

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/ky8trH/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.00 @ CPL Online) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($37.00 @ CPL Online) 

Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste  ($9.00 @ IJK) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-K/CSM ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($142.00 @ CPL Online) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($98.00 @ CPL Online) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($137.00 @ IJK) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.00 @ IJK) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($385.00 @ IJK) 

Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case  ($105.00 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

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

Total: $1414.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-19 19:31 EST+1100

Thanks for that :)

I will probably downgrade to the 280 for now, and wait until I have enough money to go sli 960.

Here is what I have come up with (a bit over buget but.. Meh :D)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.00 @ CPL Online)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($170.00 @ CPL Online)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($137.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ IJK)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.00 @ IJK)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)

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

Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $1464.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-19 21:34 EST+1100

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