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Ok, I have realised a super computer is of no use as hardware changes every 6 months to one year, anyway I've decided to build a system for under $3000, please give me suggestions and or builds. $3000 is in AUD including shipping, if it's parts from an american site, thank you for your future posts and I can not wait to hear your recommendations.

Also I forgot to add it is for gaming and developing programs!
 
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It's simple math. One set costs $195. Two sets cost $390.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($395.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($169.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($305.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)...
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($395.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($169.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($305.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($645.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($229.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($165.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $2602.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 01:48 EST+1100)

That should get you through for awhile.

It's a solid processor which gives you an edge in development and loses nothing in gaming. I added 16GB of RAM for your development needs and still allows for an upgrade to 32GB if necessary. A hefty SSD for fast boot and program load times as well as a large data drive. A solid gaming graphics card and a dependable power supply to power it all.

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Thank you wolf shadow, can we add 32gb to that rig and how much extra?

Also other then that, it is a great build, I really like the parts used for optimal performance. I have one question though will it be easy to put it all together? and also, I've never done it so I'm just a bit nervous lol.
 
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The extra RAM would cost you the same amount as the current RAM (just get two sets instead of one). Do you really need it though? For most systems, 16GB is overkill. I just added it so you wouldn't (shouldn't) have any problems with multi-tasking (gaming while a program is compiling).

Building a system is a lot like putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Just be a tad more careful with the pieces. They're a bit more delicate (and expensive) than jigsaw pieces ;)

There are a lot of videos online. The three that I recommend are:

Newegg TV - How to Build a Computer Part I
Newegg TV - How to Build a Computer Part 2
Newegg TV - How to Build a Computer Part 3

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Well honestly if we can get 32gb ram for the same price I will prefer it, if it's the same brand, if it's a shit brand then theres no point, what do you think?
 
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It's simple math. One set costs $195. Two sets cost $390.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($395.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($169.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($305.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($645.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($229.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($165.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $2797.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-17 04:15 EST+1100)

-Wolf sends
 
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