Buyer's Guide II: Extreme, High-End, Mid-Range, Budget, and Entry Level Systems - Part 2

[YoonYulSicfany]

Need Windows?

What screen resolution?

windows 7 64 bit..

u mean the monitor?? preferably 21.5 inches

 

[alvinzl]

Building a 5k budget gaming PC

Hi guys as i waiting for 22nd march before making on my final decision to CF 7970 or gtx680. But then all the other parts for my system already decided or so..

Casing: Thermaltake Chaser MK-I Full Tower Case with USB3.0 (i really like this casing more of the design though)

PSU: Thunderbolt PLUS TTBPK20G 1200W MODULAR 80+ GOLD (Like it for the extra 3.5inch Panel to monitor the current..etc)

MOBO+CPU: Asrock x79 Extreme 9 + intel i7 3930k (1st time trying asrock since its quite new in the market but then look very promising with their ranges of MOBO)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H80 (1 of the best in reviews and benchmark and also on par with H100)

RAM: G.SKILL RipjawsZ F3-12800CL9Q2-32GBZL 32GB (8x 4GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL9-9-9-24 Quad Channel (Initially wanna get 8x8gb but budget will burst)

SSD: Kingston HyperX SH100S3/120G 120GB SATAIII 2.5" SSD with 3.5" Bracket (Same initially wanna get 256gb)

HDD: WD 2TB 64mb 7200rpm Green

DVDRW: Sony (internal) Sata

OS: Windows 7 Pro (OEM) (Am i correct to say only Pro and ultimate 64bits can support more than 16gb ram?)

3D LED Monitor: AOC 3D E2353phz 23" (Bought 1 back from JB a mth ago and now SG pricing drop so thinking of buying another 1)

I getting more opinions on my parts. For parts suggested will help if u give me reasons for suggesting.

Also I contact Ivan aka Fortran to help acquire my items and build my PC but he told me he's sick with gastric problems and may not have time and suggest to me to go SLS and buy the items maybe cheaper overall.

Here's my question which shop should i go and who to look for for building my rig.
The price listed in the price list I know are usually bargain able if buying alot stuffs from them and also cash discount (Intend to pay by cash)

Can bros here recommend me a good reputation shop or shops to get all my items and most important which shops and person to look for to build, test and overclock my pc?

All helps and feedback appreciated.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

windows 7 64 bit..

u mean the monitor?? preferably 21.5 inches

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-2320 + ASRock H61M/U3S3 @ $347
RAM: G.Skill NT DDR3-1333 CL9 4GB [Black PCB] X2 @ $54
GPU: Palit GTX 560 1GB OC @ $225
HDD: Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 500GB [SATA III] @ $108
ODD: HP 24X CD/DVD Writer [Retail] @ $28
PSU: FSP Aurum 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $115
CASE: Thermaltake Commander [USB 3.0] @ $69
Available in Black and White.
Free 2 Yate Loon 120mm fans! Ends 18 March.
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $120
DSP: ASUS ML229H 21.5" LED [eIPS] @ $229 (Fuwell)
KB: Microsoft SideWinder X6 @ $98 (Fuwell)

Total: $1393

Assembly: $10

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[MoneyFace =p]

Hi guys as i waiting for 22nd march before making on my final decision to CF 7970 or gtx680. But then all the other parts for my system already decided or so..



I getting more opinions on my parts. For parts suggested will help if u give me reasons for suggesting.

Also I contact Ivan aka Fortran to help acquire my items and build my PC but he told me he's sick with gastric problems and may not have time and suggest to me to go SLS and buy the items maybe cheaper overall.

Here's my question which shop should i go and who to look for for building my rig.
The price listed in the price list I know are usually bargain able if buying alot stuffs from them and also cash discount (Intend to pay by cash)

Can bros here recommend me a good reputation shop or shops to get all my items and most important which shops and person to look for to build, test and overclock my pc?

All helps and feedback appreciated.

PC Themes, Bell Systems, Fuwell are ideal for you.

Why do you need hexa core? What is your usage gonna be?

 

[alvinzl]

PC Themes, Bell Systems, Fuwell are ideal for you.

Why do you need hexa core? What is your usage gonna be?

More on gaming with video editing, photoshop basically a system whereby most of my free time will be use while at home.

Any particular person to look for at the above shops to assemble my PC? Cuz i got bad experience when i build my pc 3 years ago their assembly skill really worst than i DIY myself.

 

[Jendezvous84]

Please help me on a New DIY PC !!

Hi to all guys & Gurus,
I'm very very new and really don't know alot of stuffs when i surf through this post but I'm sorry and i really need help on buidling up a DIY Desktop with a budget of 2k include Windows, KB, Mouse etc.. except Display Panel.
Will prefer i7 2600K for processor after reading lots of post.
Mostly on Gaming (Those poplular latest games)
Photo editing (Photoshop and Illustrators)
Office Processing
Lots of Downloadings and surfing nets.
Please advise me on what to get.
Thanks in a Million in advance.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi to all guys & Gurus,
I'm very very new and really don't know alot of stuffs when i surf through this post but I'm sorry and i really need help on buidling up a DIY Desktop with a budget of 2k include Windows, KB, Mouse etc.. except Display Panel.
Will prefer i7 2600K for processor after reading lots of post.
Mostly on Gaming (Those poplular latest games)
Photo editing (Photoshop and Illustrators)
Office Processing
Lots of Downloadings and surfing nets.
Please advise me on what to get.
Thanks in a Million in advance.

Next gen parts are arriving soon, could you wait for it? See dates below.

 

[Jendezvous84]

Next gen parts are arriving soon, could you wait for it? See dates below.

Thank you MoneyFace for your time on reply!
I checked thru, next gen is sth what ivy bridge? (I not sure too) is it refer to processor? Will the next gen stuff still within my budget? Sorry to ask and thank you very much!

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Thank you MoneyFace for your time on reply!
I checked thru, next gen is sth what ivy bridge? (I not sure too) is it refer to processor? Will the next gen stuff still within my budget? Sorry to ask and thank you very much!

Yes next gen graphics card and processor platform, they will fit into your budget nicely no worries.

 

[ehwtfxz]

Next gen parts are arriving soon, could you wait for it? See dates below.

Hey MoneyFace, may I know if when the next gen gfx cards arrive, will the current gen gfx cards price drop? If so, around how much? And what is the Intel Ivy Bridge processor good for? Sorry I'm new to all these. TIA.

 

[leonaheidern]

Whats the best Mini-ITX motherboard with integrated sound and gfx that I can pair with this I7-2600 cpu I have.

Would it be in the price range of 200 or below 180 sgd?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hey MoneyFace, may I know if when the next gen gfx cards arrive, will the current gen gfx cards price drop? If so, around how much? And what is the Intel Ivy Bridge processor good for? Sorry I'm new to all these. TIA.

They will, but of course not immediately, gradually over months.

I don't know how much, but low enough to make people buy cos they need to clear stock.

Native USB 3.0 support, having USB 3.0 header on most motherboards to connect to most chassis. PCIe 3.0 support. DMI overclocking even on non-K CPUs, just like FSB OC in the past. Marginal performance increment with lower carbon footprint.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Whats the best Mini-ITX motherboard with integrated sound and gfx that I can pair with this I7-2600 cpu I have.

Would it be in the price range of 200 or below 180 sgd?

ECS H67H2-I @ $145

 

[leonaheidern]

Ok I'll keep that in mind after I finish moving house.

Thanks for recommendation

 

[leonaheidern]

ECS H67H2-I @ $145

wow can't seem to find this in any price list. Maybe its eol?

 

[Jendezvous84]

Yes next gen graphics card and processor platform, they will fit into your budget nicely no worries.

Sound cool. So have to wait for the next gen part, but when will it arrive as my laptop dead after 6 years and now no comp to use le. Is it very stable? Thank you very much

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Sound cool. So have to wait for the next gen part, but when will it arrive as my laptop dead after 6 years and now no comp to use le. Is it very stable? Thank you very much

New PC stable? Yes of course.

 

[Saionji]

Hi all i am trying to make a custom desktop but i have no experience in building one. i have read some pages here so basically i have to get parts at PC Themes and assemble there?

can suggest the parts for me?
use for watching videos, movies play games like league of legends, dota

budget <$1000 (hopefully)

if plus monitor keyboard and mouse possible to under 1k?

 

[Jendezvous84]

New PC stable? Yes of course.

Thank you very much MoneyFace! So have to wait till end of April to consult you again?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hi all i am trying to make a custom desktop but i have no experience in building one. i have read some pages here so basically i have to get parts at PC Themes and assemble there?

can suggest the parts for me?
use for watching videos, movies play games like league of legends, dota

budget <$1000 (hopefully)

if plus monitor keyboard and mouse possible to under 1k?

CPU+MB: Intel Pentium G620 + ASRock H61M/U3S3 @ $185
RAM: G.Skill NT DDR3-1333 CL9 4GB [Black PCB] @ $27
GPU: ASUS HD 6670 1GB Dirt3 @ $129 (Fuwell)
HDD: Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 500GB [SATA III] @ $108
ODD: LG 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $25
CASE+PSU: Xigmatek Asgard XP + Seasonic S12II 520W [80 Plus Bronze] @ $129
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $120
DSP: LG E2041T 20" LED [TN] @ $149 (Fuwell)
SPK: Logitech S150 [2.0] @ $15 (Fuwell)
KB+MS: Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 @ $21 (Fuwell)

Total: $908

Assembly: $10

Promotions in BOLD.

Buy all unspecified and build from PC Themes.