$1400 Gaming build Australia (Prefer PCCG)

Enderstream

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So thats really it, Im looking to build a gaming build for around $1400 AUD.

Im looking to purchase from PCCG.

I have been confused with buying either a 4590 with a GTX 980 or a 4960K or Xeon with a R9 390/R9 390X

Notes:
I already have a 1TB Hard drive
i wanted a Mini-ITX build but will build M-ATX or ATX if needed.

Thankyou
 
Solution
too much work to just use 1 site but heres the parts i would use ran into restriction of getting better PSU because of the cost limit

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.00 @ Umart)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($479.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case...
too much work to just use 1 site but heres the parts i would use ran into restriction of getting better PSU because of the cost limit

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.00 @ Umart)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($479.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($83.00 @ IJK)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($72.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1394.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-21 10:58 AEST+1000
 
Solution

JobCreator

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Why do you want to suffocate a high-wattage processor and a high end graphics card in a mini-ITX/mATX? Treat your girlfriend right or she won't put out. Give her some room to breathe! mATX isn't so bad, so I'm going to suggest that, but you might as well just place your PC under a heating lamp if you're gonna try to go miniITX.

Well, I tried. No friggin clue how Aussie pricing works or where to buy what, but here's my idea. It's over your budget, but if you have any ability to shop around, you could prob shave $100 here or there.

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/vJj2D3
 

bsod1

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Mini ITX

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($258.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: Asus H97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.00 @ Umart)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card ($599.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($58.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($148.00 @ IJK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1412.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-21 11:39 AEST+1000