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Hi! Looking for a gaming PC build with a budget of 1000 aud max.

Purchase date: January 2014

System usage from most to least important: gaming, web browsing, watching hd videos, homework

Parts not needed: monitor, keyboard, mouse,

Country: Australia

Parts preferences: Intel CPU

Overclocking: probably not, seems too complicated

Additional comments: first gaming PC ever, currently haven't got much idea of what parts are good and how well they go together, any advice is appreciated. Also a PC that can survive for a while without being outdated would be nice as this is gonna be my PC for quite a while.
 
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If I had to choose one it would be this one but I would up the PSU to 620watts so I could later down the road run a second R9 270x if I find one isn't enough. Also running the i5-4670k chip gets you into the haswell brand which is the newest gen

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.06 @ PLE...
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General Spec
Brand
iBUYPOWER
Model
SOURCE SERIES NE713i
Type
Gaming & Entertainment
Usage
Consumer
Processor
Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz (Max Turbo frequency 3.9GHz)
Processor Main Features
64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor
8MB L3 Cache
Memory
8GB DDR3 1600
Hard Drive
1TB SATA III 7200RPM
Optical Drive 1
24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply
500W
Operating System
Windows 8.1 64-Bit
Special Features
NZXT Source 210 Blue W/ Window

CPU
CPU Type
Intel Core i7
CPU Speed
4770(3.40GHz)
L3 Cache Per CPU
8MB
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1150
CPU Main Features
64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Max Turbo Frequency 3.9 GHz

Graphics
GPU/VGA Type
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2GB

Memory
Memory Capacity
8GB DDR3
Memory Speed
DDR3 1600
Memory Spec
4GB x 2
Memory Slot (Total)
2
Memory Slot (Available)
0
Maximum Memory Supported
16GB

Hard Drive
HDD Capacity
1TB
HDD Interface
SATA III
HDD RPM
7200rpm

Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
DVD±RW
Optical Drive Spec
24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive

Communications
LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN
802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Yes

Front Panel Ports
Front USB
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
Front Audio Ports
1

Back Panel Ports
PS/2
1
Video Ports
2 DVI, 1 HDMI
Rear USB
2 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
RJ45
1 port
Rear Audio Ports
3 ports

Expansion
External Bays
3 x External 5.25" drive bays
Internal Bays
8 x Internal 3.5" drive bay
PCI Slots (Available/Total)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Physical Spec
Dimensions
19.5" x 7.9" x 16.9"
Weight
31 lbs.





http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227505 <<<<<<<<<<
 
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General Spec
Brand
iBUYPOWER
Model
SOURCE SERIES NE713i
Type
Gaming & Entertainment
Usage
Consumer
Processor
Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz (Max Turbo frequency 3.9GHz)
Processor Main Features
64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor
8MB L3 Cache
Memory
8GB DDR3 1600
Hard Drive
1TB SATA III 7200RPM
Optical Drive 1
24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply
500W
Operating System
Windows 8.1 64-Bit
Special Features
NZXT Source 210 Blue W/ Window

CPU
CPU Type
Intel Core i7
CPU Speed
4770(3.40GHz)
L3 Cache Per CPU
8MB
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1150
CPU Main Features
64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Max Turbo Frequency 3.9 GHz

Graphics
GPU/VGA Type
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2GB

Memory
Memory Capacity
8GB DDR3
Memory Speed
DDR3 1600
Memory Spec
4GB x 2
Memory Slot (Total)
2
Memory Slot (Available)
0
Maximum Memory Supported
16GB

Hard Drive
HDD Capacity
1TB
HDD Interface
SATA III
HDD RPM
7200rpm

Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
DVD±RW
Optical Drive Spec
24X DL DVD+/-RW Drive

Communications
LAN Speed
10/100/1000Mbps
WLAN
802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Yes

Front Panel Ports
Front USB
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
Front Audio Ports
1

Back Panel Ports
PS/2
1
Video Ports
2 DVI, 1 HDMI
Rear USB
2 x USB 3.0
4 x USB 2.0
RJ45
1 port
Rear Audio Ports
3 ports

Expansion
External Bays
3 x External 5.25" drive bays
Internal Bays
8 x Internal 3.5" drive bay
PCI Slots (Available/Total)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x1

Physical Spec
Dimensions
19.5" x 7.9" x 16.9"
Weight
31 lbs.





http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227505 <<<<<<<<<<
 
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Simple Build with gtx 760 and using Lga 1150 board. I'll try another build using an 1155 lga socket for you

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($267.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($130.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.06 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($309.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($23.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1033.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 16:21 EST+1100)

Build changed to fit a R9 270x:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.06 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($269.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($23.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $966.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 16:41 EST+1100)
 
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realchaos

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If you need an OS, something along the lines of this is good:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($115.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.06 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($235.00 @ Scorptec)
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 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1035.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 16:26 EST+1100)
 
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This if you don't want to ever try overclocking, no sense in having the K chip or better Motherboard, gave you a r9 270x which is a overclocked r9 270.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Mwave Australia)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-HD3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.06 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($269.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master K380 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($23.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $978.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 16:34 EST+1100)

Or this if you wish to overclock and the card can be overclocked to reach a 270x.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.06 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($235.00 @ Scorptec)
Case: Cooler Master K380 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($23.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $994.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 16:36 EST+1100)
 
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Which of the 4 builds you posted would have the best performance assuming I don't overclock?
 
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If I had to choose one it would be this one but I would up the PSU to 620watts so I could later down the road run a second R9 270x if I find one isn't enough. Also running the i5-4670k chip gets you into the haswell brand which is the newest gen

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($245.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.06 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($269.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($23.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1012.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 17:49 EST+1100)
 
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Take abscent's build but change a few things:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($205.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.06 @ 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 ATX Power Supply ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($23.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1011.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 17:59 EST+1100)

-The i5-4440 saves you $45 and you won't notice any performance decrease. The 300mhz difference means nothing.
-I switched the case to a different option. Both are good, but I think the HAF 912 is starting to get out-dated with no front USB 3.0 and the non-colored interior just looks ugly.
-Upgraded the gpu to the stronger GTX 760.
 
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What's the lowest watt psu that would be able to run this PC? I need to cut down on the price a bit and I don't want to lose much or even any performance.
 
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This is under your budget by a fair amount:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($205.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.06 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($259.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($23.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $961.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 18:38 EST+1100)

450w may be able to run the build, but it may provide insufficient for future upgrades. And there's no way the OP is going to add a second R9-270X onto that motherboard. It says it supports crossfire, but there's only one PCIe 3.0 lane running at x16. The PCIe 2.0 lane is running at x4 and there's no performance increase by putting a second card in a x4 slot.
 
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RealChaos suggestion is good with the i5-4440. The performance is close to the i5-4670 since your not OCing and it still lets you have a powerful enough PSU to run dual cards later on.
 
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If I could change the CPU to an i5 4670, would this build offer the best performance because I think I might be able to go a bit higher than 1000 aud.
 
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No it won't. The only difference between an i5-4440 and i5-4670 is the 300mhz difference. The 300mhz is negligible and you won't notice any performance difference. The build I posted offers great stock performance and it allows for any upgrades you'll like, other than SLI.
 
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