How does this build look? Everything compatible?

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JackBAUS

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This is what I've come up with for just over 1.2k AUD, but I've got a few questions;

1. Is it all compatible?

2. Could I improve anything/keep performance while lowering costs?

3. Is my PSU good enough to power this build?

I've put together the build on PC Case Gear (australian site), so if you want to change anything on my build please use their site - www.pccasegear.com - to choose parts.

Here is my list of things I'll be buying for my first build:

CPU: AMD Fx-6300 - $145

HDD: WD Cav blue 1tb - $69

Mobo: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P

RAM: G.skill Ares DDR3 1600 MHz (2x4gb) low profile - $99

OS: Windows 8 64 bit - $115

Case: Cooler Master K350 - $59

Monitor: BenQ 24" RL2455HM - $199

ODD: Asus DRW-24D-3ST

GPU: Gigabyte r9 270x OC - $259

PSU: Antec HCG 520W - $89

Mouse: Gigabyte m6980X Laser mouse - $35

Anti static: wrist-strap - $7

Total: $1215 AUD

Thanks!
 
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If you're willing to buy from other Australian retailers:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($309.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1199.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 13:54 EST+1100)

-Better case and stronger gpu.
-Increased the psu by 100w and it's also semi-modular.
-Smaller and cheaper monitor.
-Better motherboard for just a little bit extra.
 
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Thanks for the suggestion, but I only want to buy from one, maybe two retailers. PCCG have very reasonable courier costs and other sites such as CPL have terrible reputations.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($145.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($25.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Other: Windows 8.1 ($115.00)
Other: ASrock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ($89.99)
Total: $1125.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 16:48 EST+1100)

Using all PcCaseGear. For the case, you have two options. However, they are the same model just different colors.
Bitfenix Shinobi White W/ Window: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1171&products_id=20008
Bitfenix Shinobi Black No Window: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_1171&products_id=20157

 
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Thanks :). Do you recommend the MSI 760 that you listed or is the $309 gigabyte 760 better? (Bundled with splinter cell).

Also, will a 21" monitor make a huge difference compared to 24"?
 
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