Trying to get the price down on this first time build

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Hi guys

Im trying to build a quiet, efficient small desktop computer for music production.

Ive come up with this build so far however Ive gone a bit over budget:

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/zPbB99

Can anyone give me some tips as to what I could do to this build to make it a bit cheaper. Or any suggestions on the config...
 
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Thx guys

I think 1600 is the budget.

Regarding graphics card, I wasn't sure which one to choose just yet. I saw an asus which looked good but I need one that won't be too noisy ...

Also I'm pretty set on the processor
 
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For $1600aud try -
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($280.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.00 @ IJK)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($119.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.00 @ CPL Online)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($349.00 @ Centre Com)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($105.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($119.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($175.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1528.00
 
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If you aren't gaming the i7's integrated HD4600 graphics are fine. Hell even if you are gaming they're fine for low to mid settings.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($445.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($177.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($144.00 @ PLE Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ PLE Computers)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.00 @ Centre Com)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($175.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN3800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($35.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1608.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-30 22:48 EST+1100
 
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Thanks for the suggestions guys

The ssd looks like a good idea. I'll definitely incorporate that. Can I ask why did you change the heatsinks...are the ones you suggested quiet? Same for the power supply, I was told don't get anything below gold...?


 
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Heatsink was changed because it's cheaper but still effective. OFC the DH15 is superior but you get what you pay for. A middle ground solution would be the DH14 imo

Power supplies - 'bronze gold platinum' I tend to ignore these. Ripple, inrush, capacity quality, +12v rail rating - these things matter. The EVGA B2 is a very solid unit :)
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Db2HQ7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/Db2HQ7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($308.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($177.00 @ IJK)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.00 @ PLE Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GT 730 1GB Video Card ($69.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Cooler Master Force 500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.00 @ CPL Online)
Power Supply: Corsair VS 450W ATX Power Supply ($55.00 @ CPL Online)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($119.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($149.00 @ CPL Online)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.00 @ CPL Online)
Total: $1179.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-31 00:21 EST+1100

 
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Thanks man

I'll probably look at changing Psu then aswell. I'm still quite undecided about which motherboard as this comp is for music production and video editing so I'm looking for one which has the lowest latency without being really really expensive .

 
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Thanks guys

Can I ask why to or not to put a video card in? What effects does this have on the processor, the heat and noise of the comp and the positive or negatives of these two decisions...?
 
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Thanks man

I understand that could be an issue as you would have something kore dedicated but what effect does this have on other components and the overall system?
 
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You will have more RAM left to work with, since you have a dedicated GPU with its own VRAM. I think that is about it.
 
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