Hey y'all,
I was hoping somebody might be able to help me out with putting together some parts for a new gaming system that I've been wanting to build.
I'm hoping to be able to run upcoming titles like Watch Dogs and The Division on as close to the maximum settings as possible.
I won't be needing a monitor or any peripherals so I'm putting my budget around the AUD$1600 mark. I've been playing around with a few different ideas and what I've come up with so far is this:
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Intel CPU Core i5-4670K
http://www.centrecom.com.au/intel-cpu-core-i5-4670k-haswell-6mb-cache-34ghz-up-to-38ghz-lga-1150-bx80646i54670k-quad-core-processor
Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3U Intel Mainboard
http://www.centrecom.com.au/gigabyte-ga-z87x-d3h-intel-mainboard-lga-1150
16GB Crucial DDR3 RAM
http://www.centrecom.com.au/16gb-crucial-ddr3-pc12800-2x8gb-1600mhz-cl11-desktop-memory
Western Digital Green 2TB
http://www.centrecom.com.au/western-digital-wd-green-2tb-wd20ezrx-wd-green-sata-iii-intellipower-64mb
Thermaltake 750W Evo Blue
http://www.centrecom.com.au/thermaltake-750w-evo-blue-20
Pioneer DVR
http://www.centrecom.com.au/pioneer-dvr-221lbk-black-24x-dvdrw-oem-sata-with-cyberlink-dvd-suit-cd
Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX770 4GB Edition
http://www.centrecom.com.au/gigabyte-nvidia-geforce-gtx-770-4gb-edition-n770oc-4gd-windforce-3x-450w
Thermaltake Black Commander MS-II Case
http://www.centrecom.com.au/thermaltake-black-commander-ms-ii
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Overall, the build I've listed above puts me around AUD$1533.
I was hoping somebody might have some suggestions on how I could improve what I've put together so far.
Also - I'm considering overclocking (never done it before) but from what I've been able to research, the i5-4670k is a reasonable choice in that regard.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next month
Budget Range: <AUD$1600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, internet, movies
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.centrecom.com.au/
Location: Melbourne, Vic, Australia
Parts Preferences: Would much rather an Intel CPU. Prefer nVidia GPU over ATI though not super important.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe at some point in the future
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Because I'd like to experience the modding of some of my favourite games (Skyrim, Fallout etc.) that I haven't been able to due to having to get them on console.
Also to play upcoming titles at their best, as opposed to the poorer visuals afforded XB1 + PS4.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Jack.
I was hoping somebody might be able to help me out with putting together some parts for a new gaming system that I've been wanting to build.
I'm hoping to be able to run upcoming titles like Watch Dogs and The Division on as close to the maximum settings as possible.
I won't be needing a monitor or any peripherals so I'm putting my budget around the AUD$1600 mark. I've been playing around with a few different ideas and what I've come up with so far is this:
-----------------
Intel CPU Core i5-4670K
http://www.centrecom.com.au/intel-cpu-core-i5-4670k-haswell-6mb-cache-34ghz-up-to-38ghz-lga-1150-bx80646i54670k-quad-core-processor
Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3U Intel Mainboard
http://www.centrecom.com.au/gigabyte-ga-z87x-d3h-intel-mainboard-lga-1150
16GB Crucial DDR3 RAM
http://www.centrecom.com.au/16gb-crucial-ddr3-pc12800-2x8gb-1600mhz-cl11-desktop-memory
Western Digital Green 2TB
http://www.centrecom.com.au/western-digital-wd-green-2tb-wd20ezrx-wd-green-sata-iii-intellipower-64mb
Thermaltake 750W Evo Blue
http://www.centrecom.com.au/thermaltake-750w-evo-blue-20
Pioneer DVR
http://www.centrecom.com.au/pioneer-dvr-221lbk-black-24x-dvdrw-oem-sata-with-cyberlink-dvd-suit-cd
Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX770 4GB Edition
http://www.centrecom.com.au/gigabyte-nvidia-geforce-gtx-770-4gb-edition-n770oc-4gd-windforce-3x-450w
Thermaltake Black Commander MS-II Case
http://www.centrecom.com.au/thermaltake-black-commander-ms-ii
-----------------
Overall, the build I've listed above puts me around AUD$1533.
I was hoping somebody might have some suggestions on how I could improve what I've put together so far.
Also - I'm considering overclocking (never done it before) but from what I've been able to research, the i5-4670k is a reasonable choice in that regard.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next month
Budget Range: <AUD$1600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, internet, movies
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: http://www.centrecom.com.au/
Location: Melbourne, Vic, Australia
Parts Preferences: Would much rather an Intel CPU. Prefer nVidia GPU over ATI though not super important.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe at some point in the future
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Because I'd like to experience the modding of some of my favourite games (Skyrim, Fallout etc.) that I haven't been able to due to having to get them on console.
Also to play upcoming titles at their best, as opposed to the poorer visuals afforded XB1 + PS4.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Jack.
