opinion and help with a gaming build (AUS)

Caseyv2

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Mar 26, 2015
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i need help trying to build a gaming pc for under $1300 AUD but i will also want it to play most new games at max settings and 1080p currently my build is

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($245.00 @ PLE Computers)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($95.00 @ IJK)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($329.00 @ IJK)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($119.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($118.00 @ IJK)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($285.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1499.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 15:37 EST+1100



any advice is appreciated
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($252.00 @ IJK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($95.00 @ IJK)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.99 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ Centre Com)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($273.00 @ IJK)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($119.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($118.00 @ IJK)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($285.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1460.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 15:46 EST+1100

This would be much better