Mid/High End PC for a friend. Tips?

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SuperSanic

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CPU: Intel I3-4360 3.7Ghz
GPU: XFX R9 280 DD Black Edition
Mobo: Asus Z-87 A
Ram: 8GB DDR3-1600 Patriot Signature
PSU: EVGA 750w GOLD 80+ (for possible crossfire in the future).
HDD: 1TB WD Caviar Blue
Case: NZXT Phantom 240

He'll be gaming on a 900p monitor. Tips?
 
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Pr3di

Pr3di

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Tips on what?
Improbing the build? Upgrading it?
Everything can be improved, but only if the budget allows.
The most important improvement in my eyes would be getting an i5 CPU, and an SSD later on.

Give us more details regarding the type of help that you need.
 
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SuperSanic

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The budget is $980 AUD and I'm looking for tips on where I could improve or expand on.
 
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Pr3di

Pr3di

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Here`s an improved build for that budget:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($237.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-C ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($101.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($98.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $980.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-13 00:51 EST+1100
 
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