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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JFGdJx
I would like advice on these parts for around $1600 AUD max.
I was focused on possibly changing the PSU and motherboard.
Would the ASRock Z97 Pro4 out perform this motherboard and is the power supply to standard with the build?
Is the audio on this board adequate?
Thanks, I play DirectX 8 source games, hence monitor.
 
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sparestuff

I got it covered, see my build above your post :D
I've done everything in AU dollars as well.
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yup upgrade your mobo to asrock Z97 pro4 and get atleast 600W psu....otherwise your build is fine for your needs
 
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luisquiles

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Look this one:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($86.59 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Predator Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2666 Memory ($107.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($18.00)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Zowie FK Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $93.00)
Total: $1521.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-14 03:26 EDT-0400

Better CPU cooler, better MOBO, better RAM, better storage, better video card, BEST gaming monitor and the best of all CHEAPER!

Fint it here:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/tarzamaniaco/saved/Pv62FT

Hope you like it.
 
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Muttons

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i prefer xl2411z over vg248qe, you hear things. the parts may be better however, i am buying local. the parts are quite expensive compared to newegg etc in my city.
http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf

 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($275.00)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($86.59 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($203.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Predator Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2666 Memory ($107.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($204.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($18.00)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($254.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Zowie FK Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $93.00)
Total: $1511.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-14 03:46 EDT-0400

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/tarzamaniaco/saved/Pv62FT
 
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sparestuff

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This is in purely AUS dollars, with the actual prices of the AU stores. The builds above are not accurate in terms of price as they are using the US pcpartpicker and it is displaying US prices, even when converted will not be exact, often it will be quite a bit more expensive than it looks.

PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/JNcyLk
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/JNcyLk/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.00 @ Scorptec)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($489.00 @ Mwave Australia)
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)
Monitor: AOC G2460PQU 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($349.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Mouse: Zowie FK Wired Optical Mouse (Purchased For $93.00)
Total: $1582.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

This is more than sufficient for 3 years, maybe more depending on what you are going to do with it in the future, but for gaming this will be golden for a few years to come. You can slightly downgrade the motherboard to a cheaper one and get a cheaper gpu to get an ssd if you really need one.
 
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Pr3di

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Sorry, but no...

The link you posted is in US dollars, not AUD. Are you sure you can get all that stuff?
And on another note, you went with a 760, which will surely not provide you over 144 FPS, and surely not even 60 FPS on Ultra in most games.

I would say get a 60Hz monitor, and a better card, like R9 280x, GTX 770 or GTX 970, depending on the prices and what you can get.
Also, get a better PSU. The Builder/CX/CS from Corsair are very bad.
Go for something else from Corsair, or SeaSoniv, Antec, Silverstone, EVGA.
 
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sparestuff

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I got it covered, see my build above your post :D
I've done everything in AU dollars as well.
 
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Muttons

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well yeah, i am playing games at 500 fps with intel hd graphics 4000 so i'm sure the gtx 760 will destroy the integrated graphics.. it's dx8. the 144hz is fine rofl. i've changed the motherboard and psu. idc about it displaying US currency
 
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Muttons

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cheers i will consider these.

 
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sparestuff

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I'm guessing this is a troll post...
 
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Muttons

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Direct X8. M8. Source games, maxframes cfg, uncapped fps. you can reach like 800 fps with the gtx 660 on most source games with a proper config.

 
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sparestuff

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500fps? Seems a bit... Anyway, hope you found my build informative, glad you are considering it, if you have any questions feel free to ask or send me a PM and I'll get back to you when I can.
 
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luisquiles

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Sorry about the confusion:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($264.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 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: Cooler Master K280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($52.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($399.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1560.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-14 19:13 EST+1100

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/6GLbVn
 
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Muttons

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perhaps? http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/6pByLk
evga vs asus gtx 760?

 
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Muttons

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yeah but, i've stated i'm buying local and i will not need over a gtx 760. performance is not an issue.
 
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sparestuff

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It doesn't really justify getting a gtx 760 just to save $20, even if performance isn't an issue. You can do what you feel is good for you but I'm just saying no point downgrading to a much worse gpu for just $20.
 
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Muttons

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http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf
this is my local and only desired part store.
i have repeated myself multiple times.
i appreciate your consideration towards your build but it's overkill at my local store for my selected games and it costs well over 600 AUD.
 
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luisquiles

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Motherboard: Asus Z97-A - 189
SSD: Kingston HyperX 240G - 149
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB - 62
Video Card: 2G GTX 760 Asus-OC - 275
CPU: Intel i5-4590 - 232
RAM: 8G Kit 1600 Ripjaws-X - 99
Monitor: 24'' 1ms BenQ XL2411Z (144Hz) - 399
PSU: Corsair CX V3 600 - 95
Case: Coolermaster HAF 912 - 84

TOTAL AU 1584

From your local store.
Hope this help.
 
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