New PC build - Advice needed

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debasser

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Hey guys, was going to do a build for a friend. Thought I'd ask those more knowledgeable in case I screwed up
Mainly for gaming WOW and stuff like that.

Please keep in mind I live in Australia so I unfortunately can't use Newegg :(

Mainly used this list:
http://cdn.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf

Thanks in advance!

Gigabyte H97-Gaming-3 - $134 [MSY]
Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz - $227 [Centre Com]
WD Black FAEX SATA3 1TB - $89 [MSY]
8G Kit 1600Corsair Vengeance-Black - $109 [MSY]
Antec USB3.0 4000B-U3 - $43 [MSY]
Corsair CS550M - $119 [MSY]
Gigabyte GTX760 (OC) - $250 [MSY]
SATA DVD RW Samsung - $18 [MSY]

$ 989
 
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as for a ssd, get one now, and add the hdd later, when you need it because its really hard to move all your windows files from the hdd to a sdd.
if you are not planing to overclock, this is a great cpu+mobo combo. if you are, get a 4690k, a z97 board and a hyper 212 evo for a mild-good overclock.
the dvd drive is useless, unless your bud needs it.
the gpu is great, yet a little bit more will get you the gtx 970. a MUCH better gpu then the 760. if you need to stay in that 250 bucks for a gpu, get a r9 290/290x. it will be better than the 760, but the 970 is still my advice.
you should get a better psu than the cs one, get something from a trusted brand (look at reviews online), or stick with corsair, and get a better model for a little...
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Don't buy a DVD drive, unless you actually need it (you can install OS with a flash drive) Would like to see SSD, but not 100% neccessary and can always be added later. I would suggest the r9 285 over the gtx 760.
 
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debasser

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Thanks for the help,

Was planning to get an SSD later on, unfortunately the 285 is a little out of my price range (50 more) puts the thing a little out of budget.

Yeah I might actually scrap the optical drive
 
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as for a ssd, get one now, and add the hdd later, when you need it because its really hard to move all your windows files from the hdd to a sdd.
if you are not planing to overclock, this is a great cpu+mobo combo. if you are, get a 4690k, a z97 board and a hyper 212 evo for a mild-good overclock.
the dvd drive is useless, unless your bud needs it.
the gpu is great, yet a little bit more will get you the gtx 970. a MUCH better gpu then the 760. if you need to stay in that 250 bucks for a gpu, get a r9 290/290x. it will be better than the 760, but the 970 is still my advice.
you should get a better psu than the cs one, get something from a trusted brand (look at reviews online), or stick with corsair, and get a better model for a little bit more money. the rm models are great.
Hope this helps :)
 
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Ok. In Canada the r9 285 is actually $30 cheaper than the 760, and performs closer to a 770. So it's a great buy here.
 
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debasser

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Okay I'll fit in an SSD.
Yeah not planning on overclocking.
The 970 is a little out of range, but I'll swap to the 290x if it performs better.

Thanks for the help :)
 
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