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Whirlpool
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Hey guys,

I am building a 1st build and have put together a parts list, with some help of some forums people. I have made some final edits and would like people opinion on this build. Please leave any ideas for the build you may have in the comments so I know. My budget is 1600 AUD with a monitor and Windows.

 

My build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/M3Hrt6
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ CPL Online) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($109.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($519.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($98.00 @ CPL Online) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online) 
Other: Samsung S24D300H 24in Widescreen LED Monitor ($169.00)
Total: $1510.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hey guys,

 

try and get an after market cpu cooler like the hyper 212 . it is very cheap for what your getting or if you have the money try and get a aio water cooler

Its when dragons have so much sex that the cpu cant handle it

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Looks good. A couple things: Windforce coolers tend to sound a little whiney, maybe go EVGA? The HCG PSU is good but the cables aren't fully black, maybe go for one that is (if it matters to you), Windows 10 Technical preview is available for free. It's got a few bugs but definitely good. Maybe consider that to save the $100? Also, maybe add an SSD boot drive?

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Looks good. A couple things: Windforce coolers tend to sound a little whiney, maybe go EVGA? The HCG PSU is good but the cables aren't fully black, maybe go for one that is (if it matters to you), Windows 10 Technical preview is available for free. It's got a few bugs but definitely good. Maybe consider that to save the $100? Also, maybe add an SSD boot drive?

 

 

Hey guys,

 

if he just wanted a boot drive this looks good

Its when dragons have so much sex that the cpu cant handle it

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Hey guys,

I am building a 1st build and have put together a parts list, with some help of some forums people. I have made some final edits and would like people opinion on this build. Please leave any ideas for the build you may have in the comments so I know. My budget is 1600 AUD with a monitor and Windows.

 

My build:

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/M3Hrt6
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ CPL Online) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($109.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($519.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($98.00 @ CPL Online) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($115.00 @ CPL Online) 
Other: Samsung S24D300H 24in Widescreen LED Monitor ($169.00)
Total: $1510.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hey Whirlpool,
 
I see you got a non-k 4460 and H-mobo. Obviously you do not wish to overclock the CPU. I believe the stock cooler would be sufficient enough for smooth and cool work. 
I would also go ahead and say (as @SnowGhost1212) that you might want to consider a SSD as it would make your system much more responsive, load your programs and games faster, reduce boot time significantly and increase transfer speeds. Have in mind that the OS alone would require to take up to 30-40GB with all updates and drivers installed. And it is also recommended that you have 12%-15% free on the SSD for optimal performance. 
 
Everything else seems great and ready for pulling the trigger. :) Post some photos once you are done building it.
 
Hope this helps,
 
Captain_WD.

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Hey Whirlpool,
 
I see you got a non-k 4460 and H-mobo. Obviously you do not wish to overclock the CPU. I believe the stock cooler would be sufficient enough for smooth and cool work. 
I would also go ahead and say (as @SnowGhost1212) that you might want to consider a SSD as it would make your system much more responsive, load your programs and games faster, reduce boot time significantly and increase transfer speeds. Have in mind that the OS alone would require to take up to 30-40GB with all updates and drivers installed. And it is also recommended that you have 12%-15% free on the SSD for optimal performance. 
 
Everything else seems great and ready for pulling the trigger. :) Post some photos once you are done building it.
 
Hope this helps,
 
Captain_WD.

 

Thanks alot Captain WD

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Looks good. A couple things: Windforce coolers tend to sound a little whiney, maybe go EVGA? The HCG PSU is good but the cables aren't fully black, maybe go for one that is (if it matters to you), Windows 10 Technical preview is available for free. It's got a few bugs but definitely good. Maybe consider that to save the $100? Also, maybe add an SSD boot drive?

Thanks for that info, but its ok. My case has noise dampining

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