Advice on new PC setup

[Chiron]

My current 7.5 years CPU is coming to an end, cannot start up with checksum error. It was a DIY unit. Am out of sync with DIY scene, hence need advice from experts here. My current setup are Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, Gigabyte EP45-UD3, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, Kingston VRM PC2-6400 DDR2-800 2Gb X 2, 2 SSD and 1 HDD, Creative X-Fi ExtremeMusic, LG DVD RW, Corsair 600W PSU.

My requirements:
1) Am interested in small form PC.
2) Not into much gaming, probably Football manager etc.
3) Can support 2 monitors
4) Can support my existing 2 SSD and 1 HDD
5) Win7 base
6) Best can reuse my current components like the PSU, soundcard, graphics card, LG DVD if possible.

Thanks!

 

[Koenig168]

Could be a corrupted BIOS. You can try replacing the CMOS battery, change all the BIOS settings to default and see if that resolves the problem.

Edit: as for a replacement PC, do specify a budget for other HWZers to recommend parts

 

[Chiron]

Could be a corrupted BIOS. You can try replacing the CMOS battery, change all the BIOS settings to default and see if that resolves the problem.

Edit: as for a replacement PC, do specify a budget for other HWZers to recommend parts

Have changed out the battery, doesnt work.

The symptoms started about two years back, so that time change the battery can work, now cant. Probably also time to upgrade since already 7.5 years.

Budget wise not an issue, more for my needs. Dun need for gaming. FM can even run on my 2011 Sony Z viao currently. Need the PC for trading, support two monitors. Probably 8GB ram, mid range intel based CPU.

 

[Chiron]

Anyone can advise?

Gigabyte micro ATX MB? Pair with which Intel CPU? 8Gb RAM should be enough?

My current PSU, sound card and grahpics card can be re-used?

 

[MrMundy]

can try b150-d3h (my current rig). its a micro ATX form. im using it with carbide spec m2 case, which is actually not that small imo lol
but i using 6600 processor which u probably dun need. maybe drop to 6500 or 6400 will do

RAMs u can buy from amazon cheap cheap,

 

[Chiron]

can try b150-d3h (my current rig). its a micro ATX form. im using it with carbide spec m2 case, which is actually not that small imo lol
but i using 6600 processor which u probably dun need. maybe drop to 6500 or 6400 will do

RAMs u can buy from amazon cheap cheap,

Thanks. What CPU cooler u using? Can re-use my psu (Corsair CX600), graphics and sound card? Can fit into micron ATX casing? Noob here after 7 years out of the DIY scene

 

[Chiron]

Anyone can help?

On the site, gigabtye + CPU (6500?) about 440
micro atx casing 100?
8gb ram about 50
cpu cooler which one is good?
win 7 64bit OEM how much?

Rest I can re-use my older components?

 

[MrMundy]

Thanks. What CPU cooler u using? Can re-use my psu (Corsair CX600), graphics and sound card? Can fit into micron ATX casing? Noob here after 7 years out of the DIY scene

im using h100i gtx for my cpu cooler, quite good, getting 30degrees to 40 max even when on high load. psu 7 years old alrdy u might wanna change, but if not continue using it. just fyi if u want to get the spec m2, the cooler im using is not that easy to install and the cooler tube is quite rigid so its like pressing against the side panels when i close it. also u must buy extra fans coz the case only comes with 1 fan

if u need windows 7 oem u can try bukit timah.. can upgrade to windows 10 somemore tested and proven

 

[Chiron]

Thanks, bro. My PSU is about a year old.

Now no desktop unless use my laptop to climb. My current BT version is Win7 32 bit.

Nv bot real version before, probably time to pay for one real copy for once

If mico AXT too small, probably will get a bigger one.. am still checking..

 

[MrMundy]

Thanks, bro. My PSU is about a year old.

Now no desktop unless use my laptop to climb. My current BT version is Win7 32 bit.

Nv bot real version before, probably time to pay for one real copy for once

If mico AXT too small, probably will get a bigger one.. am still checking..

check ur pm

 

[Allanlee82]

Anyone can help?

On the site, gigabtye + CPU (6500?) about 440
micro atx casing 100?
8gb ram about 50
cpu cooler which one is good?
win 7 64bit OEM how much?

Rest I can re-use my older components?

you dont need a cpu cooler unless you are going to overclock or going for aesthetic, just use the stock cooler first
windows can get from either reddit, around 15-30 USD or qoo10 around $40-50 after coupon on Qoo10

SSD, HDD, sound card, DVD RW, PSU and GPU can reuse, so you just need to get the following
1) MB +CPU
2) Ram
3) Case

 

[Chiron]

you dont need a cpu cooler unless you are going to overclock or going for aesthetic, just use the stock cooler first
windows can get from either reddit, around 15-30 USD or qoo10 around $40-50 after coupon on Qoo10

SSD, HDD, sound card, DVD RW, PSU and GPU can reuse, so you just need to get the following
1) MB +CPU
2) Ram
3) Case

Thanks, pal

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Thanks, bro. My PSU is about a year old.

Now no desktop unless use my laptop to climb. My current BT version is Win7 32 bit.

Nv bot real version before, probably time to pay for one real copy for once

If mico AXT too small, probably will get a bigger one.. am still checking..

You can reuse your GPU, SSDs, HDDs, ODD and PSU.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4160 + MSI H81M-E35 V2 @ $244
Ideal motherboaard configuration with 2x SATA 6.0 Gbps, 2x SATA 3.0 Gbps, 1st PCIe x16 for graphics card and 4th PCI slot for sound card. Leaving 3rd slot vacant for graphics card ventilation.
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $44+3* (Lazada Singapore)
CASE: Silverstone Sugo SG11 @ $109
One of the smaller mATX offering to fit a 5.25" ODD at 22 litres.

Total: $400

Optional:
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10.

Buy others from PC Themes, #04-15.

All Lazada prices inclusive of delivery charge
*Price after Lazada App WOWAPP5 $15 off min $20 spending

 

[Chiron]

You can reuse your GPU, SSDs, HDDs, ODD and PSU.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4160 + MSI H81M-E35 V2 @ $244
Ideal motherboaard configuration with 2x SATA 6.0 Gbps, 2x SATA 3.0 Gbps, 1st PCIe x16 for graphics card and 4th PCI slot for sound card. Leaving 3rd slot vacant for graphics card ventilation.
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $44+3* (Lazada Singapore)
CASE: Silverstone Sugo SG11 @ $109
One of the smaller mATX offering to fit a 5.25" ODD at 22 litres.

Total: $400

Hi, for the casing, I am also looking at CM elite 130. The reason for your choice of SG11 is it because it has extra slots behind for my soundcard mounting?

How about CM 120?

Thanks

 

[Chiron]

Noob, now i know why CM130 is out, cos its a mini ITX case.

 

[Chiron]

For mATX casing, am looking for a slimmer version (smaller width) for my table, so silverstone SG13 probably out.

Anyone using CM silencio 352? good?

 

[Chiron]

Hi Moneyface, the MB you recommend, MSI H81M-E35, I checked that it has a USB3 header which means I can connect to the front of the case right?

My previous board is gigabyte which has served me with distinction, hence will like to use the brand again, but their H81M-SP2V doesnt have the USB 3 header means I cannot use the front USB ports on the case right?

TIA

 

[Allanlee82]

Hi Moneyface, the MB you recommend, MSI H81M-E35, I checked that it has a USB3 header which means I can connect to the front of the case right?

My previous board is gigabyte which has served me with distinction, hence will like to use the brand again, but their H81M-SP2V doesnt have the USB 3 header means I cannot use the front USB ports on the case right?

TIA

yes, you are right

 

[Chiron]

yes, you are right

Thanks, pal

 

[Chiron]

As I might need more than 4 SATA ports, I have narrowed down my MB to the following, besides the recommended MSI H81M-E35:

Combo with 4160
ASROCK B85M-PRO4 $281 PC Themes
ASUS B85M-G $284 Fuwell
GIGABYTE B85M-D3H-A $301 PC Themes

Which of the above is better?

I read some old forum thread that ASROCK has better LAN chipset, as well now ASROCK is slightly cheaper than the rest

Thanks