Help Choosing Parts For a Budget (1000AU - 1400AU) PC

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#1 irisofaneagle
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Hey all

Looking to build my first pc and just wondering what you think about the parts

I'm probably going to buy all the parts from CPL at cpl.net.au as they seem the cheapest

The rig:

CPU: e8400 or e8500 ~ 259/289

GPU: 512mb / 1gb HD 4870 - is the extra 512mb worth it? ~ 355/479

RAM: 4gb kingston 6400 twin hyperX ~ 105

PSU: Corsair 620W HX 620 ~ 189

Case: Antec 900 or 1200 - again is 1200 worth it? ~ 185/239

Mobo: GA-EP45-DS3P ~ 189

Already have a monitor and keyb + mouse prob just getting Razer Tarantula and Lachesis ~69+129 though

That can range from about $1100AU to $1300AU

Thanks everyone

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#3 irisofaneagle
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The mobo does support it but will it be worth the extra 50 to 100 bucks or should I only get 2gb of 1066 for cheaper? I'm thinking that I would like to keep 4gb though
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#4 Peltz999
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Whats the resolution limit on your monitor?
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#7 irisofaneagle
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i have a 17" monitor with max res at 1280x1024 but may consider hooking pc up to 42" TV. also I've been reading bad things about CPL and their service, would skorptec or MSY be better options although a bit more expensive?
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#8 Peltz999
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You computer will be limited by that monitor, and unless the 42" tv is full hd, its not gonna improve things. With a setup like this, you should aim for monitor that supports higher resolution, 20 or 22.
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#9 irisofaneagle
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the tv is full hd, may consider getting bigger monitor