My $1200 PC Build any good?

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Well, here it is.
PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/pFdqrH

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($272.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($239.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($158.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1213.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Does anyone think this a good build? Anything I should change? Anything I should add? I am trying to keep to a budget of $1000 - $1200
 
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Go with a Nvidia 760 and add a 120GB SSD and any size HDD combo that fits in your budget and you should be set. Also if you can afford the Noctua NH-D15/D14 that would also be good, but not needed. Maybe if legend001523 would expand why he doesn't think it's good then you can go from there, but I think it's pretty great for a gaming only desktop in a $1200 budget.
 
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Wouldn't that end up being over $1200? I am in Aus and everything is OverPriced here...
 
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That board doesnt support overclocking, so switch to a 4690. PSU wise go for a XFX 550w. Do you really need such an expensive case? If not aim for a GTX 760 atleast.
 
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It's not a bad mid-range gaming rig.
Some things you can change, IMO:

If you're not overclocking, there's no reason the stock CPU cooler wouldn't do.
No regrets. Go with the i7, or you may en up looking back, and wondering "what if?"
You can save quite a bit of money getting a cheaper case, unless this is really important to you.
And if you can budget somewhere, to get your GPU into the GTX 700s range, that will last longer, and with better SLI support, GPUs have a bit more longevity to them.

Don't get me wrong, this is a good mid-range build, with room to expand on down the road if needed.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ TigerDirect)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card ($395.42 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1182.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 17:37 EDT-0400
Not sure how much it is in AU, but it's a better start.
 
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If you plan to just game then there is no need to get an i7, save yourself some money and put it towards a better GPU. A GTX 780 will give you better performance (assuming you will be playing on one monitor), if it fits in your budget then go for it. Also I didn't include it, but an extra HDD will be nice because that 256GB will dry up quick if you install a bunch of games.
 
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No providers for Extreme3 Motherboard in Aus. Might have to go Extreme4 or something else. If you want to find out what is available in Australia, go to pcpartpicker au.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($272.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($329.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($82.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1217.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 07:51 EST+1000


Run the cpu stock until you get some cash together at a later time then get a proper one.
Like a h100 or higher end noctua or something.

 
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This is a good build, I personally would get an after-market CPU cooler if you plan to overclock, if not then disregard.
 
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Wow! That is great! But I would prefer a EVGA or Nvidia Card... Also wouldn't the Seagate Barracuda be more trustworthy? I have heard some bad stuff about Western Digital HDD. Everything else is perfect though! But I am probably going to spend more on a better looking case. (That stuff is important to me :D)
 
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Yeah i had to sacrifice that for a better gpu, he can always buy a cpu cooler but he can't buy a gpu whenever he wants
 
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Why 750w PSU? 650w would be enough for that build, or even 600w.
 
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I can recommend you some good looking cases that may be a tad bit expensive doe. Yes, the WD Black is not that good, but the WD blue is better and for your budget, if you go for a nvidia card, you'd be getting same performance but pay more in your situation
 
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Fair enough, I would go with this one. Although I like Nvidia over AMD, but that's me. Not sure how much my build is in AU, probably more than $1200.
 
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The list is frankly kinda sad, that unit has a great price and will last him for many builds. But yes if you can find a proper 650w that would be ideal.


wtf it changed to win 8 on its own...
Damn sneaky microsoft!~
 
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