1.2k Budget Gaming Rig

[RexJay78]

Hi, i need some recommendations for a new gaming rig
My current rig spec on the right>>
will be reusing SSD,HDD, ODD, monitor
don't require OS, KB/mouse
Prefer casing with good cable management, side window.
Should i change my ram n psu or reuse them?

Pls advise me, thanks.

 

[Jian19]

Wad type of games u playing ?

 

[RexJay78]

bf4, dirt3, f1 2013,ac4,upcoming big RPGs

 

[shadow84]

If you are changing motherboard, your OS need to reactivate. if not, need get new 1.

 

[Jian19]

i5-4570 + Msi b85m g43 ~ $368
Ram reuse
Ssd reuse
Hdd reuse
Msi 280x ~ $470
Superflower hx 600 80+ gold ~ $109
DVD drive reuse
Fractal design midi r2 ~ $130

$1077

A new monitor perhaps ? Dell s2340l ~ $215

If u not thinking of a new monitor then a Msi 270x ($310) or Leadtek gtx760 OC ($345) should fit ur need for gaming ~

 

[RexJay78]

i5-4570 + Msi b85m g43 ~ $368
Ram reuse
Ssd reuse
Hdd reuse
Msi 280x ~ $470
Superflower hx 600 80+ gold ~ $109
DVD drive reuse
Fractal design midi r2 ~ $130

$1077

A new monitor perhaps ? Dell s2340l ~ $215

If u not thinking of a new monitor then a Msi 270x ($310) or Leadtek gtx760 OC ($345) should fit ur need for gaming ~

will upgrade to a new monitor nxt time, i dun like the looks of the case, any other reco?

 

[shadow84]

At that price point, NZXT H230.. Up a bit more moola, can get corsair air 540 after bargain.

 

[RexJay78]

is it advisable to get an atx mobo instead of m-atx mobo? more sata n usb ports?

 

[shadow84]

is it advisable to get an atx mobo instead of m-atx mobo? more sata ports?

MSI B85 G43 or Gaming lor...I think SATA ports are dependant on the version, B85 gt 6, H87 gt 6, Z87 got 8+...

 

[royfrosty]

Hmm 1.2k

MSI B85M G43 + I5-4570 ~ $347
Gigabyte r9 290 4gb 3x Windforce ~ $630 non bf4
Superflower HX600 600w 80+ Gold ~ $108
Fractal Design Arc Midi ~ $129

Total ~ $1214

Buy at tradepac. DIY

 

[Jian19]

Corsair 350d

But fractal design arc midi r2 really notch bad ~

 

[RexJay78]

Corsair 350d

But fractal design arc midi r2 really notch bad ~

how about Corsair 330R?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

is it advisable to get an atx mobo instead of m-atx mobo? more sata n usb ports?

Nope, chances are you'll see most of the ports still virgin to the point of fairy godmotherboard's death.

Look at your own motherboard, how many of the USB/SATA ports have really been used?

Just count the number of ports you need and give an allowance of 1-2 extra ports for future possible installations..

 

[Jian19]

how about Corsair 330R?

Also can if u wan

 

[xRenol]

how about Corsair 330R?

Corsair 330R is more towards a quiet mid-tower case.