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Hello All,
Im looking to build a new gaming computer for myself and am looking to get away from console gaming. I have included all the information I could think of for the potential build below. I dont have enough confidence in picking my own build yet so would like some help so I dont make any dumb decisions and waste money.

Approximate Purchase Date: 4-6 weeks from now

Budget Range: 1000-1500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: online gaming (wow), gaming, movie watching, music, internet

Are you buying a monitor: no

Parts to Upgrade: need a full system, only have monitor

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: no preference

Location: City, State/Region, Country - Australia

Parts Preferences: no preference

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: maybe, prefer single gpu

Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p

Additional Comments: a white mid-sized case would be preferred. A good keyboard and mouse for playing wow

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Only had htpc, which my gf is always using and a ps3. Im looking for a new gaming rig capable of high quality 1080p gaming over the next 2-3 years. Currently I mainly play wow but like to play skyrim/crysis etc..

Any help on a build would be greatly appreciated.
 
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So you prefer intel or would you like AMD more? Australian prices just kill me ugh...

Nvm, I'll just do a build for both, I was going to suggest an r9 280x but since every store says unknown ETA time for delivery you might as well just stick with the 770 since it is in stock. Also didn't bother to add the keyboard and mouse since it is really up to what feels best to you. I would suggest going to look at some in person and find one that suits your taste

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($239.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave...
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So you prefer intel or would you like AMD more? Australian prices just kill me ugh...

Nvm, I'll just do a build for both, I was going to suggest an r9 280x but since every store says unknown ETA time for delivery you might as well just stick with the 770 since it is in stock. Also didn't bother to add the keyboard and mouse since it is really up to what feels best to you. I would suggest going to look at some in person and find one that suits your taste

AMD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($239.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($160.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($419.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1372.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-30 19:25 EST+1100)

Intel Build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($268.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($152.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($419.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1393.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-30 19:28 EST+1100)
 
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I don't really have a preference, whichever gives me the best bang for the buck over the next 2-3 years.
Yeah Australia is about 20% higher in everything it seems.
 
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Would adding an ssd help performance much?
 
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I didnt pick keyboard and mouse, as these are personal preference.

This should suit your needs, and will run games like Battlefield 4 at 60 FPS in 1080P
http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/2sBlo

looks like everyone else beat me to it :)

also, in regards to price in Australia, you could buy parts from Amazon or Newegg in America, and use a forwarding address to get them shipped to Australia. The only problem with this is having to ship parts back to America if they need to be RMA'ed.
 
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Faster load times, thats about it. Games like skyrim will take a while to load areas and an SSD just speeds that up. If your ok with waiting a few seconds more then save your money for now and find a 120gb one on sale
 
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