First PC Build (I would like advice on what hardware and software I would need to obtain)

[Stitched]

I created a post during Christmas of 2015 and got some build suggestions. I just want to know if there is anyway to improve on this pricewise. 

 

1. Budget & Location

Budget: Nothing more than $3000 (maybe a little over if necessary) Location: Australia

 

2. Aim

Gaming (Games include, League of Legends, Overwatch, Garry's Mod, The Forest, (My current laptop that I use runs this at 10 fps at max with all graphics as low as it can get), a bunch more steam games etc.), I would also use it for video editing, audio mixing, composing music, animating, web browsing, etc.

 

3. Monitors

I plan on running 2 monitors when I first get that computer then get 3 in 2017 (depends if my current laptop survives), I currently have an older monitor that is used to hook up to my laptop which has a resolution of 1366x768 (15 inch screen I think.). I was thinking to use this is my primary monitor (AOC I2269VW 21.5" 60Hz Monitor) unless there is a better option when it comes to price or performance. (P.S Don't worry about the old monitor as I will just not use it afterwards anyway.)

 

4. Peripherals

Standard keyboard and speakers will be needed, I already have a mouse to use, no need for extra monitors other than the one described above (unless there is change). I will be running Windows 10 OS on it.

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

I am not really upgrading since I do not currently own a desktop personally, just a laptop. I am wanting one for multimedia projects for school, gaming, video editing, audio mixing etc. And with my current laptop it does not run as fast as I would like it to and all my games have to be put on the lowest graphics settings just to get 60 fps at the max (excluding ones that do not need higher graphic cards such as pixel games). 

 

The builds that were previously suggested to me were:

 

Spoiler

 

On 23/12/2015 at 5:56 PM, Amazingasian said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($569.00 @ Storm Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear) 

Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($399.00 @ Storm Computers) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($139.00 @ IJK) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.00 @ Centre Com) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($1029.00 @ IJK) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.50 @ CPL Online) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.00 @ CPL Online) 

Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($230.00 @ CPL Online) 

Total: $2900.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-23 17:55 AEDT+1100

 

CPU has 6 cores for video editing, Everything works well together.  The K70 keyboard is mechanical but can be switched out for anything.  Quote me or PM me for any suggestions for hardware, software etc.

 

 

Spoiler

 

On 23/12/2015 at 8:40 PM, Streetguru said:

PSUs are weird in AUS

 

otherwise there ya go, the 390x is probably about the best performance per dollar as far the high end goes, the next step up is like 200-300 more

 

includes a 1440p 144hz tn Free-sync display, you should also look for a 40" 4k display instead, productivity will be infinitely better

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/hzRj6h

Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/hzRj6h/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($569.00 @ Storm Computers)

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($399.00 @ Storm Computers)

Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($135.00 @ Umart)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($235.00 @ IJK)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.00 @ Centre Com)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card  ($589.00 @ IJK)

Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Mwave Australia)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($219.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Monitor: Acer XG270HU 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($599.00 @ Scorptec)

Total: $2932.99

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-23 20:38 AEDT+1100

 

 

Final notes:

• I am planning on buying parts for this in the coming weeks.
• I only want what is suitable for my specifications, best value would be nice because the current exchange rate from US$ to AU$ is slack, something around $1 AU is = to $1.45 US (that is if I need to pay in US$)
• If you need to ask extra questions please do so.
• If you find anything in this post you do not understand that needs clarification please ask.
• The price of the pc can go a bit over the budget if need be but definitely not more than $4500
• Please note that this is my first pc build and I am requiring suggestions and advice on what hardware and software to use)

Thanks for your time if you reply to this.

 

[Edit] - Basically I just want a computer that runs fast enough to play games, create media projects and other things like that. 

 

[Matias_Chambers]

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/LR77TH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/LR77TH/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($659.00 @ CPL Online) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($469.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($95.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.00 @ Umart) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($699.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($155.00 @ Umart) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($165.00 @ IJK) 
Monitor: Asus VX24AH 24.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($389.00 @ CPL Online) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quickfire TK Mechanical Keyboard Wired Standard Keyboard  ($119.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Total: $3046.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-02 18:44 AEST+1000

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/94cL2R
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/94cL2R/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($659.00 @ CPL Online) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($469.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($95.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.00 @ Umart) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($68.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card  ($1139.00 @ CPL Online) 
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($155.00 @ Umart) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($165.00 @ IJK) 
Monitor: Acer Predator X34 34.0" 100Hz Monitor  ($1589.00 @ Umart) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Quickfire TK Mechanical Keyboard Wired Standard Keyboard  ($119.00 @ Mwave Australia) 
Total: $4686.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-02 18:46 AEST+1000

[Streetguru]

On 8/2/2016 at 1:07 AM, Stitched said:

[Edit] - Basically I just want a computer that runs fast enough to play games, create media projects and other things like that. 

I'd just stick to my original build probably with some updates like a 480 for 1080p gaming, although I threw in a much higher end display there

Do you want to spend all your budget? because for the most part you could get away with an i7 6700 and an RX 480 + free-sync display upgrade potentially for less, the 5820K is just nice to have