This is just an example to show that you can get an i5 and a 280x for that price. I don't necessary advise you to get all these parts, you have some different products and retailers than we do (AUS).
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type | Item | Price |
---|---|---|
CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $177.99 @ SuperBiiz |
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-H81M-HD2 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $35.98 @ Newegg |
Memory | Pareema 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $47.99 @ Newegg |
Storage | Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $44.00 @ Amazon |
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card | $199.99 @ Newegg |
Case | Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case | $22.99 @ Micro Center |
Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $34.99 @ Newegg |
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $87.88 @ NCIX US |
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
Total (before mail-in rebates) | $716.81 | |
Mail-in rebates | -$65.00 | |
Total | $651.81 | |
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-12 08:50 EDT-0400 |
You may be able to squeeze in a 290, or you may just wish to get an SSD or get a better PSU or case etc.