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I would like to have a SSD in my system because I am sick of my old sata 1 hard drive.

I love my ssd, but unless you are willing to give up the HDD and go with a 120gb ssd for the time being (like I did) then there is not really an option unfortunately.

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Hello LTT forums

I am building my first computer and just wonder what parts I should get. I have $700 AUD to spend and

I already have the cpu which is a AMD fx 6300. I plan on ordering the parts tonight being black friday and everything.

Being in Australia I can only order from 2 websites, Amazon and a website called pccasegear

(http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index). Thank you anyone who replies.

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Case: http://www.amazon.com/Tower-Cases-CA-S340W-B1-Glossy-Black/dp/B00NGMIBUU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176957&sr=1-1&keywords=NZXT+s340

Mobo: http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Extreme3-Chipset-CrossFireX-Motherboard/dp/B00FRMDL7A/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177346&sr=1-3&keywords=asrock+extreme+3+am3%2B

 

RAM: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-2x4GB-1600MHz/dp/B00J8E93G6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176741&sr=1-1&keywords=RAM

GPU: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Radeon-Display-PCI-Express-GV-R928WF3OC-3GD/dp/B00J41A5GK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176876&sr=1-1&keywords=r9+280

 

SSD: http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX100-adapter-Internal-CT128MX100SSD1/dp/B00KFAGD88/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176786&sr=1-3&keywords=crucial+m500+120gb

HDD: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176838&sr=1-2&keywords=HDD

 

PSU: http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Certified-Supply-S12-550-SSR-550RT/dp/B00FW6EICS/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177000&sr=1-2&keywords=seasonic+g+550

CPU Cooling: http://www.amazon.com/Be-Quiet-Silentwings-Cooler-LGA775/dp/B00HPX7J4K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177245&sr=1-1&keywords=Dark+rock+pro+3

 

Under $740 dollars, all on amazon. You could throw a bigger SSD in there, or an extra HDD if oyu desire, also I left some room for keyboard, mouse etc :)

 

Edit: I just noticed you say AUD, gimme a sec.

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Case: http://www.amazon.com/Tower-Cases-CA-S340W-B1-Glossy-Black/dp/B00NGMIBUU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176957&sr=1-1&keywords=NZXT+s340

Mobo: http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-Extreme3-Chipset-CrossFireX-Motherboard/dp/B00FRMDL7A/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177346&sr=1-3&keywords=asrock+extreme+3+am3%2B

 

RAM: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-2x4GB-1600MHz/dp/B00J8E93G6/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176741&sr=1-1&keywords=RAM

GPU: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Radeon-Display-PCI-Express-GV-R928WF3OC-3GD/dp/B00J41A5GK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176876&sr=1-1&keywords=r9+280

 

SSD: http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX100-adapter-Internal-CT128MX100SSD1/dp/B00KFAGD88/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176786&sr=1-3&keywords=crucial+m500+120gb

HDD: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176838&sr=1-2&keywords=HDD

 

PSU: http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Certified-Supply-S12-550-SSR-550RT/dp/B00FW6EICS/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177000&sr=1-2&keywords=seasonic+g+550

CPU Cooling: http://www.amazon.com/Be-Quiet-Silentwings-Cooler-LGA775/dp/B00HPX7J4K/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177245&sr=1-1&keywords=Dark+rock+pro+3

 

Under $740 dollars, all on amazon. You could throw a bigger SSD in there, or an extra HDD if oyu desire, also I left some room for keyboard, mouse etc :)

 

Edit: I just noticed you say AUD, gimme a sec.

The issue with this is that it's not in AUD, it's in USD and some of the parts don't ship to Australia. Sorry, also thanks for the replie.

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Case: http://www.amazon.co...words=NZXT s340

MOBO: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-6Gbps-Supported-Motherboard-M5A87/dp/B004ZME7ZI/ref=sr_1_21?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176648&sr=1-21

 

RAM: http://www.amazon.co...-1&keywords=RAM

PSU: http://www.amazon.co...=seasonic g 550

 

CPU Cooler: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177668&sr=1-1&keywords=hyper+evo+212

GPU: http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-11230-00-20G/dp/B00IZXOW80/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177717&sr=1-3&keywords=r9+280

 

SSD: http://www.amazon.co...cial m500 120gb

HDD: http://www.amazon.co...-2&keywords=HDD

 

Now you'll sit around 600 USD, which is around 700 AUD.

 

Check that Pcgear website of yours and compare prices, maybe it's even less.

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What state are you in, and are you in a capitol city that might have a online store place to pick up items

 

Do you need an OS?

 

Do you need a keyboard, mouse?

 

Do you need a monitor?

 

edit - and is there any preferred size and/or colour scheme?

CPU: Intel Core i5 4460 | GPU: XFX r9 280x DD BLACK OC EDITION | RAM: 8gb Kingston HyperX Fury 1600Mhz | Mobo: Gigabyte h97n-WIFI | PSU: EVGA 600B | Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 | Cooler: Stock intel | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120gb | Storage: WD 150 gb

CPU: Intel Core i7 4710MQ | GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 850M | RAM: 8gb Corsair 1600Mhz | Mobo: Metabox WA50SJ Motherboard | Case: Metabox WA50SJ case | Cooler: Stock | SSD: Sandisk 256gb

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Best purchase this year, bcuz forza

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What state are you in, and are you in a capitol city that might have a online store place to pick up items

 

Do you need an OS?

 

Do you need a keyboard, mouse?

 

Do you need a monitor?

 

edit - and is there any preferred size and/or colour scheme?

I don't need and OS, I have a mouse and keyboard or monitor so I should be good with this.

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I don't need and OS, I have a mouse and keyboard or monitor so I should be good with this.

ok thanks, I am working on a build right now, I am assuming you are gaming with this

CPU: Intel Core i5 4460 | GPU: XFX r9 280x DD BLACK OC EDITION | RAM: 8gb Kingston HyperX Fury 1600Mhz | Mobo: Gigabyte h97n-WIFI | PSU: EVGA 600B | Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 | Cooler: Stock intel | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120gb | Storage: WD 150 gb

CPU: Intel Core i7 4710MQ | GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 850M | RAM: 8gb Corsair 1600Mhz | Mobo: Metabox WA50SJ Motherboard | Case: Metabox WA50SJ case | Cooler: Stock | SSD: Sandisk 256gb

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Best purchase this year, bcuz forza

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Case: http://www.amazon.co...words=NZXT s340

MOBO: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-6Gbps-Supported-Motherboard-M5A87/dp/B004ZME7ZI/ref=sr_1_21?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1417176648&sr=1-21

 

RAM: http://www.amazon.co...-1&keywords=RAM

PSU: http://www.amazon.co...=seasonic g 550

 

CPU Cooler: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177668&sr=1-1&keywords=hyper+evo+212

GPU: http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-11230-00-20G/dp/B00IZXOW80/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1417177717&sr=1-3&keywords=r9+280

 

SSD: http://www.amazon.co...cial m500 120gb

HDD: http://www.amazon.co...-2&keywords=HDD

 

Now you'll sit around 600 USD, which is around 700 AUD.

 

Check that Pcgear website of yours and compare prices, maybe it's even less.

 

 

What state are you in, and are you in a capitol city that might have a online store place to pick up items

 

Do you need an OS?

 

Do you need a keyboard, mouse?

 

Do you need a monitor?

 

edit - and is there any preferred size and/or colour scheme?

This what I have so far please feel free to make modifications.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FSC5N66/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T3GRNW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J8E93G6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ALYOPSS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=28904

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21314

 

These parts come out be $713 AUD

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Not bad

 

What do you think of this, all from PCCG

 

https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=380590&action=wish_lists

 

If you must go a little bit cheaper you could get a slightly worse PSU, and it would still be fine, although I would do this.

CPU: Intel Core i5 4460 | GPU: XFX r9 280x DD BLACK OC EDITION | RAM: 8gb Kingston HyperX Fury 1600Mhz | Mobo: Gigabyte h97n-WIFI | PSU: EVGA 600B | Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 | Cooler: Stock intel | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120gb | Storage: WD 150 gb

CPU: Intel Core i7 4710MQ | GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 850M | RAM: 8gb Corsair 1600Mhz | Mobo: Metabox WA50SJ Motherboard | Case: Metabox WA50SJ case | Cooler: Stock | SSD: Sandisk 256gb

:wub:  :wub:  :wub: 

Best purchase this year, bcuz forza

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ok thanks, I am working on a build right now, I am assuming you are gaming with this

Yes I will be basically only playing games like Skyrim Modded, Payday 2, Minecraft and Team Fortess 2.

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Not bad

 

What do you think of this, all from PCCG

 

https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=380590&action=wish_lists

 

If you must go a little bit cheaper you could get a slightly worse PSU, and it would still be fine, although I would do this.

I would like to have a SSD in my system because I am sick of my old sata 1 hard drive.

[edit] I also have a 1tb external hard drive that is usb 3.

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I would like to have a SSD in my system because I am sick of my old sata 1 hard drive.

I love my ssd, but unless you are willing to give up the HDD and go with a 120gb ssd for the time being (like I did) then there is not really an option unfortunately.

CPU: Intel Core i5 4460 | GPU: XFX r9 280x DD BLACK OC EDITION | RAM: 8gb Kingston HyperX Fury 1600Mhz | Mobo: Gigabyte h97n-WIFI | PSU: EVGA 600B | Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 | Cooler: Stock intel | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120gb | Storage: WD 150 gb

CPU: Intel Core i7 4710MQ | GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 850M | RAM: 8gb Corsair 1600Mhz | Mobo: Metabox WA50SJ Motherboard | Case: Metabox WA50SJ case | Cooler: Stock | SSD: Sandisk 256gb

:wub:  :wub:  :wub: 

Best purchase this year, bcuz forza

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I love my ssd, but unless you are willing to give up the HDD and go with a 120gb ssd for the time being (like I did) then there is not really an option unfortunately.

Okay just about to buy the parts now thanks for all the help.

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Okay just about to buy the parts now thanks for all the help.

no problem, what did you decide on?

 

and where are you buying from?

CPU: Intel Core i5 4460 | GPU: XFX r9 280x DD BLACK OC EDITION | RAM: 8gb Kingston HyperX Fury 1600Mhz | Mobo: Gigabyte h97n-WIFI | PSU: EVGA 600B | Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 | Cooler: Stock intel | SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120gb | Storage: WD 150 gb

CPU: Intel Core i7 4710MQ | GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 850M | RAM: 8gb Corsair 1600Mhz | Mobo: Metabox WA50SJ Motherboard | Case: Metabox WA50SJ case | Cooler: Stock | SSD: Sandisk 256gb

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Best purchase this year, bcuz forza

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PCCaseGear isn't the only Australian store nor the cheapest

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no problem, what did you decide on?

 

and where are you buying from?

I decided to go with the 280x and an ssd which was my build and I'm getting the parts from amazon and pccasegear.

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I decided to go with the 280x and an ssd which was my build and I'm getting the parts from amazon and pccasegear.

please don't get a crappy PSU, it's vital :)

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please don't get a crappy PSU, it's vital :)

Lol I bought the parts a week ago. Forgot to mark as solved.

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