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OverclockedSteel

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Jul 26, 2015
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This is my first build and I am looking to spend a max of $1500AUD. I play a lot of MMOs and FPS' and I am looking to build a mid/entry level computer that will last me 5 years.I would like to cut costs and put in a better GPU (preferably a Nvidia GeForce) and overall I would like to make my build as good as my budget will allow. After a year I am planning on overclocking and installing watercooling, but for now I just want to run it on stock.

Here is a link to my build on pcpartpicker:
https://au.pcpartpicker.com/user/OverclockedSteel/saved/#view=NzXqqs

Full part list:

CPU: Intel i5 core 4690K
Mobo: Msi z97 gaming 5
GPU: Msi Radeon R9 270x 2gb
Case: Cougar MX500
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
OS: windows 8
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
 

blakflag3

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Jan 15, 2015
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this is a very descent build but if you want an nvidia graphics card see the gtx 960 i think it's a better card if you can afford it,everything else is great but i think that for this current build a 750w psu is too much,unless your planning on expanding soon with an sli config or maybe watercooling
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($88.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($499.00 @ IJK)
Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.50 @ IJK)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($112.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ IJK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($125.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1496.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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