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$1400 Gaming Computer advice

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October 13, 2014 12:27:47 AM

Hi guys,

Thanks for putting all this information up, could you please offer some advise regarding what parts to get for a completely new computer. Thanks!


Approximate Purchase Date: this week (the closer the better)

Budget Range: (1300-1400)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: (Gaming (new games), 2 Monitors (want to be able to search the web and potentially have a movie running at the same time as game, want a decent cooling system - have had issues with overheating with last 2 computers)

Are you buying a monitor: Yes - two

Parts already owned - Keyboard & Mouse only

Do you need to buy OS: No


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no preference

Location: City, State/Region, Country - Australia, Brisbane


Overclocking: No

Additional Comments: (Function over aesthetics)

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (current gaming laptop is 3 years old and struggling with newer games, time to move back to a desktop)

More about : 1400 gaming computer advice

a b 4 Gaming
October 13, 2014 12:34:21 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($105.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($82.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($289.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ Centre Com)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ PLE Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1393.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 18:41 EST+1100
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a c 279 4 Gaming
October 13, 2014 12:42:58 AM

Try Australia. with 2 monitors for $1400aud! and OS?

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($105.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($225.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($182.00 @ Centre Com)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($182.00 @ Centre Com)
Total: $1469.00


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a b 4 Gaming
October 13, 2014 12:45:32 AM

Hi there and welcome. Always nice to see someone make it easier for us by adding enough information. :) 

Right so here is my suggestion.
Keep in mind this motherboard WILL NOT supports SLI / crossfire or overclocking.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($399.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Monitor: AOC E2260SWDN 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Total: $1365.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 18:57 EST+1100

EDIT : JUst realized I didn't add monitors, editing now.

EDIT 2 : Done.

Geez the GTX970 is overpriced in Aus. :D  Change to R9 290.
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October 13, 2014 4:07:29 PM

Thanks guys, you have no idea how much research you have saved me! I'll start googling your suggestions so i can understand them better :) .
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a b 4 Gaming
October 13, 2014 10:57:14 PM

Feel free to ask if you are unsure. :)  But good on you for resorting to self research, only way to learn.
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