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$3400 Gaming PC

TheIcedCanadian
By TheIcedCanadian
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Hi,
I am looking to build a $3400 AUD build for gaming. It will be used for 1440p gaming with good performance. Must be x99 (for REASONS tongue.gif ) MY budget is around $3400 AUD, which is around 20 cents US biggrin.gif 
Also, I would like a black and white theme is a great looking case.

 

This is what I have so far:

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CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($515.00 @ Umart)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($157.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Krait ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($362.00 @ IJK)
Memory: Kingston 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($345.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($152.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: GALAX GeForce GTX 970 4GB HOF Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($569.00)
Video Card: GALAX GeForce GTX 970 4GB HOF Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($569.00)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($175.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.00 @ PLE Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition 37.9 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($21.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 White 52.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 White 52.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 White 52.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $3393.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 21:55 EST+1100

 

Thanks in advance

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imo this :

 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($159.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Krait ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($362.00 @ IJK) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($152.00 @ IJK) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($775.00 @ Umart) 
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($195.00 @ CPL Online) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($145.00 @ CPL Online) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.00 @ PLE Computers) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 White 52.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($19.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 White 52.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($19.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 White 52.2 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($19.00 @ CPL Online) 
Total: $3017.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 22:04 EST+1100
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I could right a friggin 5 page document on why x99, but im just gunna sum it up quickly :D - I beleive it is the best platform for future expansion, I also the fact that I like high core CPUs :) Only ever used computers with min 8 threads :)

I hope you know that you are dumb. If you said "hey, i want to do some real heavy video rendering work for 10 different youtube channels at once", maybe "I'll be using some heavy professional applications" and even "I want raw power for BOINC purposes", then I would understand the need for X99. But as is.... you are just thinking wrong. Like, REALLY wrong.

 

At any rate, here. This should suit you better. You can add a second 980, if you want.

 

 
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK TRITON 100.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing Liquid CPU Cooler  ($119.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Krait ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($362.00 @ IJK) 
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($135.00 @ CPL Online) 
Storage: Seagate  2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($99.00 @ Storm Computers) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($729.00 @ Umart) 
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($195.00 @ CPL Online) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.00 @ PLE Computers) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Total: $2703.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-20 23:52 EST+1100

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I hope you know that you are dumb. If you said "hey, i want to do some real heavy video rendering work for 10 different youtube channels at once", maybe "I'll be using some heavy professional applications" and even "I want raw power for BOINC purposes", then I would understand the need for X99. But as is.... you are just thinking wrong. Like, REALLY wrong.

At any rate, here. This should suit you better. You can add a second 980, if you want.

Lmao, Imakuni coming through! lol

But ya that's a pretty good build.

- Fresher than a fruit salad.

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