New Build ~$1500

scottkUMA

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Hello,

My old pc died so time for a new one. Ill play a few games here and there along with some video editing and watching a lot of movies/tv shows. Really put $1500 as a guide, I don't really care if its a bit more or a bit less.

I don't need a monitor or a keyboard/mouse, Im an aussie so if prices aren't outrageously different I'd prefer to get things from www.umart.com.au and http://www.msy.com.au/qld/brendale/ because I can just go pick them up instead of having to get them shipped.

I have a antec 900 two tower currently that i could re-use but am also completely happy to buy a new case. I also have a corsair tx750 psu that i could use if its not too old/outdated. Again though happy to buy another one if its better/easier.

I won't be doing any over clocking so please take that into account. Definitely want a ssd. Additionally will most likely get a 3TB storage drive too.

From reading on this site i thought perhaps a Radeon R9 270 might be an appropriate choice for GPU, not set on it if something is better though. Would prefer an intel cpu.

Hopefully i've given enough information, Thanks heaps for your help!

Cheers
 

PsychoGamingLemon

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($218.50 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($225.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($399.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1453.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-16 16:18 EST+1000)[/i

First off, sorry for not using the shops of your choice (It's hard over here in England)
This build will max any game, it's very similar to mine and it will blow you away.
I went for this Motherboard because it can allow for future overclocking if you decide to go that route, and because it fitted in with the pics of your case i saw online.
 

limitzvfxgoespc

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I can do a MSY setup as it's the easiest. but the list isn't from MSY. just go into the store and ask if they have these products http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/3sCUJ. I know it will be pain to go in, as it's always crowded.
 

limitzvfxgoespc

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it depends games are slowly starting to go to win 8.1. (i.e Battlefield 4) And people have been noticing massive fps gains
 

scottkUMA

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Day to day usage is 8 worse/better? Ive only ever seen it advertised on tablets and stuff. Thanks heaps for your help btw

Also should I use my old PSU or buy a new one? Can using my old one do any damage to my new gear?
 

limitzvfxgoespc

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not really the ui is terrible i just have it for game fps increase