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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($105.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ 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 ATX Power Supply ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD...
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($105.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ 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 ATX Power Supply ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
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 VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($179.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($45.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1482.00
 
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Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/xTxxVn/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($235.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master K280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($115.00 @ Centre Com)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($189.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($45.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Other: Microsoft Office ($89.00)
Other: DisplayPort Cable ($12.00)
Total: $1416.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 21:45 EST+1100