Advice on getting a gaming desktop

[Chong Kai]

Hi, need some advise from you guys in buying a mid range gaming desktop. I have little knowledge in the hardware stuffs, budget around 2k. Games I play include dota, diablo, guild wars and stuffs. My old pc for 5 years crashed on me, so I thought of getting a completely new one. Was looking at "hypergate" pc from aftershock from a brochure at comex @ 1799. Just wondering if it's worth the price. Or should I say what's a good spec I should look at in 2k range. Thanks

 

[Chevalier]

Going with Diy at the same configuration will always get u better prices.

However going with aftershock they will settle all warranty issues should u have any..

Personally I just got my ultra core from them and I'm pretty happy with it.

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[m0n0n0ke]

Cpu. Go for amd
GPU. Avoid amd

 

[rvd300]

Usually the Comex pre-made CPUs are sold with a premium (as expected),but are hassle-free and instant. DIY needs your time and effort but in exchange you get performance boost, customizability and price reduction. Ultimately up to your own preferance

 

[Providence]

I think TS needs to read a few online reviews on the CPU types before committing to the ideal build. Do not do it without any careful planning. PC parts are not cheap in Singapore. Choose wisely.

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-7700K-vs-AMD-Ryzen-7-1800X/3647vs3916

You can read this comparison review between the latest AMD and Intel processors.

 

[Rashkae]

Hi, need some advise from you guys in buying a mid range gaming desktop. I have little knowledge in the hardware stuffs, budget around 2k. Games I play include dota, diablo, guild wars and stuffs. My old pc for 5 years crashed on me, so I thought of getting a completely new one. Was looking at "hypergate" pc from aftershock from a brochure at comex @ 1799. Just wondering if it's worth the price. Or should I say what's a good spec I should look at in 2k range. Thanks

A good place to start would be to read the "Help me build a gaming desktop" posts we get about 2-3x daily on here. You'll be able to see the price lists, etc.

 

[runqiang]

Just happens that I build my own DIY PC this week, cost about 2k.

Asus Strix Z270H Gaming + Intel i7-7700k
Corsair Vengeance 2400M (4GB x 2) 8G DDR4
Asus GTX1060 Dual Fan 6GB DDR5
Asus 24X DvD-Writer SATA
CM N300 USB3 + Silverstone ST70F-PB 700W
Samsung 850 EVO M.2 (500gb)
Corsair H80i GT Hydro Cooling Performance
MS Windows 10 PRO (64bit) OEM.

 

[singupingu]

CHASSIS: Phanteks P400 TG $135
MOBO+CPU: Asus Prime B350-PLUS + AMD Ryzen 7 1700 $636
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000MHz 2x8GB $235
PSU: Superflower Leadex Silver 650W $129
SSD: OCZ Trion 150 480GB $229
HDD: WD Blue 1TB $72
GPU: GALAX GTX 1070 EXOC SNPR $619
OS: Windows 10 Home $12 via Carousell 

TOTAL: $2067

Prices quoted from PC Themes or otherwise stated. 

Prices above are SRP and it's not subjected to any kind of discount yet.

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