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this is my first time building a pc and i want to get the best performance for my money.i will plan to do mostly gaming and maybe some editing in the future. $1500 aud is my absolute max. i cant decide weather to get amd fx 8350 to save a bit more money or go with intel
this is my pc partpicker link http://au.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/
thanks everyone in advance
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($209.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($501.00 @ IJK)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1503.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Here's one without an OS. You can throw in another GTX 970 at anytime when you'd like to upgrade. The only thing you will need to buy when doing SLI is the bridge and the other graphics card.

And for the cooler, you don't need it unless you're going to overclock. Overclocking nowadays is just a fun thing to brag about, and all. Well, unless your processor is really bad, overclocking will help it a lot.
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($501.00 @ IJK)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($179.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1487.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-10 16:31 AEST+1000

Keep in mind you can't overclock or SLI in this build.
 
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i do plan to overclock in the future once i have enough money for good cpu cooler and plan to have a system i can upgrade without changing very much. i.e.sli in future, get a socket that can get a better cpu. i am also going to show off this build so i was choosing to keep the red and black theme with a windowed case
i dont mean to be rude but i am just sticking to my preferences. i was going to go with the 8350 over the 4590 because of the great overclockability and more cores but i am still open for intel as they have better core performance and run cooler
 
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i think i might go with the amd option. do you think there will be any major losses with going with amd
 
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Performance.

Intel will always be better. Maybe not with the price, but variety of processors and power.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($245.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($155.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($479.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Silverstone KL05B-W ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00 @ Umart)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($102.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: AOC e2250Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1566.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Intel isn't ALWAYS better at everything. Lower end AMD Rocks. Also the CPU above chose can overclock harder than any intel CPU on the market.
 
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If you're not in a hurry, I can suggest you the best possible config based on parts available for AUD $1500 that will have all you're looking for - Black/Red Theme, 27 Inch Monitor, performance, stability and great value for the money you're willing to spend. Just sit tight. Will be back.

Update:

Ok here is a solid build that gives you pretty good price to performance value:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.00 @ CPL Online)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($43.00 @ IJK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($201.00 @ IJK)
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Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($70.00 @ IJK)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($264.98 @ Mwave Australia)
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Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($157.99 @ Mwave Australia)
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Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ GW2760HS 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($269.00 @ IJK)
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Total: $1529.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-11 23:52 AEST+1000

Notes:

- Build Color Scheme: Black/Red
- I suggested the Intel over AMD as the processor is already 4 years old. The FX 8350 can be overclocked like hell but will still fall short of the Intel i5 overclock K processor. That too only possible with better cooling solutions.
- Gigabyte Motherboard and MSI Graphics Card are the way to go. Why? Because they both make stable, durable and performance oriented products in Motherboard/Graphics Card category. They have the lowest RMA for their products. See the images below:

Gigabyte with least RMA returns over the past two years
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Major Motherboard and Graphics Card Manufacturers RMA Rating
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Read the full article here - Reliability report: Gigabyte top for motherboards, MSI for graphics

- Replaced the Corsair 230T with Spec-03, its priced lower, aesthetically aggressive, has a bigger side window to show case the beast internals of your rig.
- The R9 280 only require a quality 550W PSU that can deliver 25Amps or more on its +12V rail. The Antec 750W quality "Tier 2" PSU that can deliver 62Amps on its +12V rails combined, which is more than enough to power your quality build.
- BenQ GW2760HS is a 27 Inch, thin bezel, Full HD, 1080p, VA Panel, 4ms response time, flicker free (ideal for long gaming session with reduced eye fatigue), which offers the best of both worlds - Great gaming with good color reproduction.
- Watch the BenQ GW2760HS flicker free test here - BenQ GW2760HS vs. BenQ GW2760HM 1080p display SHOOTOUT

Overall a great build that gives pretty good value for the money you spend.

Cheers!
 
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I honestly cant find a 27 inch monitor in Aus worth less than $500.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($245.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI 970A SLI Krait Edition ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($140.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($85.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($479.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.95 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($179.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1557.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-11 23:23 AEST+1000
 
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No, Intel is USUALLY better at everything. Probably the one thing they don't do well is their number of cores and price. However, intel's single core performance will always beat AMD equivalents all day.

AMD is better for builds under 600 or maybe even 700 dollars. USD.
 
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i5 4690k is the way to go if gaming is the main concern and budget is not the issue.
i5 4690k has a bigger price tag than FX 8350 but is faster.
i5 4690k will outperform FX 8350 in games and for editing purpose both will have almost same performance.

from what you're saying in this situation yes, but for the budget I wanted a hefty overclock. Remember the 8370 holds the highest overclock in the world (only a tad different to the 8350)
 
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Yeskays Intel build is solid and will outperform the amd if you could manage an extra $200 changing the video card to a 970 and the hd to a seagate barracuda would give you a very solid system .
Let us know some feedback on our recommendations.
 
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thanks heaps for this,i think i will go with the evga 750 g2 as it has full black cables and i would rather that than the red tinge on the antec. thanks heaps
 
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