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I am big contributor here on the forum however I can't solve a simple problem relating to my build (I know you may be thinking what's up with this guy?) Back to the topic, I will need a gaming and photo/video editing (casual editing when I have time) PC. I have already found the parts. However my price seems to be very high.

Here's the build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($385.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII RANGER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($219.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($559.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($185.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($12.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $2168.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Crazy price in Australia.


So could anyone please bring this to my budget about AUD$1600 (preferably AUD$1500) or less and please provide a clear explanation to why you decide to change the parts.

Thanks in advance for everybody who help me with my dilemma. :)
 
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If you want an i7, 16gb ram and a 780 this is what it costs -

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($398.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($219.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($207.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($124.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($595.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($175.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($179.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($47.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $2401.00
 
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Thanks for the massive build but you know it is over my budget. I know you tried to help last time. Thanks anyways. :)

 
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A $1600aud build -

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($225.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($179.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($109.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($93.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($469.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1565.00
 
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Here's my recommendation
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($188.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($499.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($125.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN3800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($35.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1485.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I changed a lot of things.

1. No CPU OC option
2. Xeon performs similarly to i7, don't worry
3. Pair Hyper 212 Evo with Noctua Fan for silence
4. Asrock B85 killer has the Red theme and offers a lot of slots and fan connectors
5. R9 290 has more VRAM, but doesn't perform as well as the GTX 780 by a bit. They're both very high end cards so don't worry about game performance. In fact, a GTX 770 is enough
6. Phantom 410 is smaller and cheaper.
7. Can't go wrong with Seasonic
8. Better wireless adapter
 
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Thanks again. I am leaning towards Intel and NVIDIA as it will be for photo/video editing as well.
 
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You listed a i7 4770k? Not a i7 4790k, your cpu is a z87 chipset mate :p
 
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I will need the OC option as I will boost my computer in the future (about 2 years time when I build it).
Like I said with i7Baby I will am more towards the Intel side with an i7 and a NVIDIA card. Appreciate your help.
 
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Oh is it? Anyways, so the Maximus isn't worth it, or instead of a Z87 could I go with a Z97 please recommend me one. Thanks mate.
 
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You can get the asus z87 a? Which will save you 100 dollars, oops, just read it, errrm... the msi z97 pc mate?
 
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I'll keep that in mind. But I have heard than i7 is more suitable for photo or video editing. But as you said, price wise, the i7 in Australia are killing me.
 
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Would it have a good quality and reasonable integrated sound card in there?
 
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Most sound cards are the same imo , quality wise, This is like the cheapest z97 board so maybe not, have you tried the asus z97 k? That's quite good but I think it's the same price as a ranger :/
You say you're going to do casual editing, so why not just get a i5? your job doesn't depend on it so a few more minutes won't hurt you
 
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Yes I did think of that last time. But I was told by many people around me and also the "internet" that i7 is a better choice as it will last longer than i5. Dunno mate in terms of the life of these CPU.

But I will change to either a Z87 or 97 and see how this goes for now.
 
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Get rid of the cooler for now, stock will be fine, get a cheaper case, full tower isn't necessary really...
 
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Got rid of the cooler already. Now at $2000 and counting. I searched all day for cases and like how NZXT manufacture their cases so don't kind recommending one by NZXT.
 
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This is how it is now. Do I need to change PSU (don't forget I will be overclocking).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($385.00 @ PLE Computers)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($195.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($559.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($185.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($12.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $2056.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 18:24 EST+1000
 
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what price range do you want it to be at? nzxt h440? or a corsair 300r? they manufacture quite good cases too, that'll save you 80 dollars ish
 
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