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Wow, you spend a shitload on that motherboard. It makes the CPU/MoBo platform completely unfeasable. You  could get an i5 platform for that price, and i definitely recommend you do so!

 

The 270x is just a factory overclocked version of the 270. Get either the 270 or 280. (Note: this does not apply to all X versions of AMD cards, only the 270x)

 

You have grossly overestimated your power usage. You don't need a 750W PSU in this system. A cheaper 500W unit will do just fine.

 

Lastly, you really don't need an optical drive. You don't even need one to install the OS with. You can use a flash drive for that.

 

edit: Here is what I might do. I noticed you were underbudget, so even though I stuck with your sub 1k AUD, I kept the budget closer to the one in your build and it's more like sub 900 AUD for some leeway. It's got significantly better stuff where it counts (CPU/GPU) and isn't much more expensive. It might be a bit overkill for games like CS:GO, LoL, and DoTA2, but for the new Borderlands game you're going to want it. Anyway, here it is:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($77.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $891.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I have a 1000AUD AMD build which I plan to be running on my gaming PC are Borderlands: the pre sequel, League of Legends, DOTA 2, CSGO and possibly some new releases in the future. Can you please give me some advice before I start building. 

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/kodisu/saved/bJKNnQ

 

 

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Wow, you spend a shitload on that motherboard. It makes the CPU/MoBo platform completely unfeasable. You  could get an i5 platform for that price, and i definitely recommend you do so!

 

The 270x is just a factory overclocked version of the 270. Get either the 270 or 280. (Note: this does not apply to all X versions of AMD cards, only the 270x)

 

You have grossly overestimated your power usage. You don't need a 750W PSU in this system. A cheaper 500W unit will do just fine.

 

Lastly, you really don't need an optical drive. You don't even need one to install the OS with. You can use a flash drive for that.

 

edit: Here is what I might do. I noticed you were underbudget, so even though I stuck with your sub 1k AUD, I kept the budget closer to the one in your build and it's more like sub 900 AUD for some leeway. It's got significantly better stuff where it counts (CPU/GPU) and isn't much more expensive. It might be a bit overkill for games like CS:GO, LoL, and DoTA2, but for the new Borderlands game you're going to want it. Anyway, here it is:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($77.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $891.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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you could upgrade to an fx-8320 and change the mobo to a cheaper one cause that one is expensive for some reason

 

on that build you could go down to a 600w psu

 

and id suggest try to get an r9 280

 

 

also an intel build would do better in gaming

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If you can squeeze an Extra $30

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($89.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($395.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Cooler Master K280 USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($98.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1036.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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if not go with this

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($89.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($94.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master K280 USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($98.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $984.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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My PC

[ I5 4690k (no oc) - Gigabyte Z97 D3H - 8GB Ram - Sapphire R9 280X Vapor-X ]

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I think this would be better with your budget.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($78.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($36.00 @ 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: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($249.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master K280 USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider 600W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1009.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I think this would be better with your budget.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

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

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($36.00 @ 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: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)

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

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($249.00 @ CPL Online)

Case: Cooler Master K280 USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: Silverstone Strider 600W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.00 @ CPL Online)

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

Total: $1009.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Why the pentium.... Its a $1000 build. :P

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