Opinions on gaming build?

[JackBAUS]

Hey guys, here is what I [may] order for my first ever build. I'm looking for any opinions on it; advice on anything I should change.

1. Is it all compatible?

2. Can I improve without raising cost?

3. Should I go with the current 23" 5ms IPS monitor or the BenQ Rl2455HM 24" 1ms monitor TN?

Thanks 😉

Link to wish list - https://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=249312&action=wish_lists

[i will only be ordering from PCCG]

 

[HeyyScott]

Looks fine. I would get the BenQ monitor.

 

[ssddx]

doesnt look bad.

i would rather see a fx-8320 but its $40 more

i would rather see a better psu brand but it works.

aus has some high component prices....

 

[JackBAUS]

What sort of PSU?

 

[Abscent]

By changing a few things and having to go with just a decent PSU. You can squeeze in a 770 for just a lil bit more.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($115.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($419.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Cooler Master K380 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Essential 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($179.00 @ PLE Computers)
Total: $1270.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-25 11:55 EST+1100)

 

[ssddx]

@abscent..

i will only be ordering from PCCG

 

[MDXX]

Question. Is AUS currency have more value than America? Or is stuff more expensive there?

 

[Abscent]

@abscent..

i will only be ordering from PCCG

Whoops didn't catch that. Long story short everything there will work

 

[ssddx]

stuff is more expensive there and 1.00 AUD, = 0.891679

 

[JackBAUS]

Yes. Aus currency is worth less than USD, so you can expect prices to be higher. Even on top of the conversion from USD to AUD, prices are still more expensive here.

Ordering from a variety of stores will not help at all, once you take into account the shipping prices, the overall price skyrockets. PCCG is very close to me, so I can either pick up the parts or use a courier service for only $30!

Thanks anyway.