2x Australian builds

loligo

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Hello,

About to start building 2 computers in Australia with only $2000 AU budget.
Already have the HD (2x 1TB WD Caviar black for each + Samsung SSD 120GB for each) and the RAM (16GB Ripjaws high profile).

computers will be for intensive programing and image analysis (single core in many cases), and do not require high end GPU. Both machines may end up overclocked

Do not need OS (have both linux and windows available)
here is what I had in mind:

3x Monitors (2 for one machine, 1 for the other) -- Samsung 22" ~$134AU/ea

2x GPU EVGA GT620 (have 2x DVI outputs) -------------------- ~$66 AU /ea

2x PSU Corsair CX-500M ---------------------------------------- ~79 AU /ea

2x Optical LiteOn IHAS 124 -------------------------------------- ~$21 / ea

2x Hyper EVO 212 coolers --------------------------------------- ~$34 / ea

Now...
Machine 1 I was thinking of using:
i7-3770k + Asrock Z77 ------------------------------------------ ~$436
+ Fractal Desigin R4 ---------------------------------------------- ~$143

Machine 2:
i7 3570K + Asrock Z77------------------------------------------- ~$334
+ Antec P280 ---------------------------------------------------- ~$128

The grand total is ~$1,841 -- shipping and handling will be about $100

Can you guys think of improving the current system both on quality and performance?

Help would be much appreciated!
 
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If you're not overclocking then there's no point in purchasing an unlocked CPU. Maybe try something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($342.00 @ PCCaseGear)...

g-unit1111

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For a programming rig this is one area where I'd strongly suggest investing more in the CPU and less on the GPU. I would go with an Intel X79 platform since you've got the budget for it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($639.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme9 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($355.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($251.76 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($112.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 3-Pack (OEM) (64-bit) ($165.00 @ Scorptec)
Total: $1832.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-11 08:08 EST+1000)

OR:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($385.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD5H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($315.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($251.76 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($112.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 3-Pack (OEM) (64-bit) ($165.00 @ Scorptec)
Total: $1538.76
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-11 08:06 EST+1000)
 

loligo

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Thanks for the input!
I am trying to build two machines, and a 3930K would break the bank!
turns out that I am $50 over budget (the University has a cap at 2k AU), so now considering downgrading CPUs to non-K, OR downgrading motherboards...
suggestions?
 

g-unit1111

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Oh OK I was kind of confused by the wording there. So how much are you actually looking to spend for each machine?
 

loligo

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I wanted to spend about 800-900 per machine, but already have the HDD, SSD and RAM. and the GPU can be cheap (just to allow multi-monitor use, e.g., dual DVI).

Australian prices are slightly higher than in the US, and I think I will have to downgrade from i7-3770k and i5-3570k to the non-overclocking version to save money...

Which would be good non-overclocking boards for 1155 chips? I usually stick with AsRock, any suggestions?

Thanks!
 

g-unit1111

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If you're not overclocking then there's no point in purchasing an unlocked CPU. Maybe try something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($342.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer
Total: $883.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-12 00:29 EST+1000)
 
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loligo

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Thanks, mate!

$138.00 2x EVGA GeForce GT 630 1GB
$164.00 2x Corsair CX-500 Modular 80+ Bronze Power Supply
$296.00 2x Fractal Design R4
$74.00 2x CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler
$20.00 2x Microsoft Mouse
$36.00 2x LiteOn SATA DVD RW
$22.00 2x Keyboard USB
$447.00 3x Samsung S22C300B
$343.00 1x Intel Core i7 4770
$125.00 1x Asrock H87 Performance
$252.00 1x Intel Core i5 3570k (so this one would get OC with the board below)
$119.00 1x Asrock Z77 Extreme4

+$20 for shipping the first two items (rest could be bought locally).

so this puts me at $2056 --- so trying to figure out how to shave $56, but might just have to bite the bullet. The board you suggested seems to have some issues, although not clear whether it is Intel's fault.

there are relatively few options, and thought of saving a bit by getting other monitors (Samsungs are expensive at $149 ea for a 21.5" -- but I like their build and can't find good quality at lower prices). If I can reduce the price some with the screens I can upgrade the i5-3570K to a i5-4670, or even a i7-4770 (and no OC).

Any thoughts?