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wildtree

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I understand skys the limit when building a computer but for a gaming/ graphic designer computer is this pretty reasonable for the price and are the brands/parts good quality?

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/7FKWmG


CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($102.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 240 2GB Video Card ($72.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master K280 USB3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $645.00
 
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sadams04
CPU + MB - Going with the G3258 for a budget overclocking build is a good option. You can scale back a bit on the motherboard though (Z97 isn't exactly needed). With the B81 board below you loose external USB 3.0 and have only 2 SATA 6 port. The rest is a wash...
CPU Cooler - Although the stock cooler would suffice, the EVO is inexpensive and offers more peace of mind with more cooling capacity.
GPU - Upgraded it...
MEM - No need for faster frequency modules. An AMD build would show gains, but look for typical DDR3-1600 CL9 1.5v modules. Go with low latency if you want higher performance (CL7 or CL8).
PSU - Stick with XFX or Seasonic or an EVGA Supernova model. You don't want to skimp here with cheap capacitors...

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zeyuanfu

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Everything is good to go, but:
1, The GPU is crap, you can surely get better
2, You DO NOT need to spend 115$ AUD on the PSU.
3, You can drop the CPU cooler, the G3258 can reach 4.2 GHz and up on stock
This would be better:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($102.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GT 740 2GB Video Card ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $606.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-01 02:07 EST+1000
 
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sadams04

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CPU + MB - Going with the G3258 for a budget overclocking build is a good option. You can scale back a bit on the motherboard though (Z97 isn't exactly needed). With the B81 board below you loose external USB 3.0 and have only 2 SATA 6 port. The rest is a wash...
CPU Cooler - Although the stock cooler would suffice, the EVO is inexpensive and offers more peace of mind with more cooling capacity.
GPU - Upgraded it...
MEM - No need for faster frequency modules. An AMD build would show gains, but look for typical DDR3-1600 CL9 1.5v modules. Go with low latency if you want higher performance (CL7 or CL8).
PSU - Stick with XFX or Seasonic or an EVGA Supernova model. You don't want to skimp here with cheap capacitors...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($75.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $660.00
 
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