Any advice for a first time PC builder?

[KrystalDFTD]

Hi guys, I'm planning to get a PC tomorrow. Budget <$1600 including a monitor. Would like to try playing Overwatch . I've never built a PC myself before and would like to try out .Planning to get my parts from TradePac. Any recommendations on the parts itself?

 

[MianBaoFren]

i am sorry to burst your bubble but take some more time to decide what u need. and tradepac is not recommended for first time builders. \

other than overwatch, what kind of games do u play?
i might want to push u to buy some parts tonight (qoo10 sale) to maximize your buck.

and wifi? space needed?
what other accessories u need other than monitor?

lastly, are u going to build urself?

 

[KrystalDFTD]

i am sorry to burst your bubble but take some more time to decide what u need. and tradepac is not recommended for first time builders. \

other than overwatch, what kind of games do u play?
i might want to push u to buy some parts tonight (qoo10 sale) to maximize your buck.

and wifi? space needed?
what other accessories u need other than monitor?

lastly, are u going to build urself?

Hi , I don't play any games actually. Just that the recent hype of overwatch, so just want to try. Currently using an imac for coding purposes so, quite impossible to play haha.
No need wifi , will be using ethernet. Space is not an issue. I only need a monitor . Have a keyboard and mouse already.

Yup , I'll be building myself. Most likely watch the videos while doing it.

 

[MianBaoFren]

cpu + mobo: i5-6500 + gigabyte h110m-ds2 @ 410
ram: kingston ddr4 8gb ram 2133mhz @ 66.50 (after applying qoo10 $5 coupon) http://list.qoo10.sg/item/KINGSTON-KINGSTON-MEMORY-RAM-STICK-VALUERAM-DDR4-2133-8GB-4GB-LIMITED/455039959
gpu: zotac gtx 1060 3gb mini @ 244 (after applying qoo10 $50 coupon and 2% shop discount) http://list.qoo10.sg/item/ZOTAC-ZOTAC-GTX1060-AMP-6GB-DDR5-ZOTAC-1060-3GB-DDR5-GRAPHIC-CARD/480895587
psu: fsp 450w hexa plus @ 58
casing: f3 tecware @ 50 http://list.qoo10.sg/item/TECWARE-F3-M-ATX-GAMING-CASE-BLUE-RED-WHITE/503599422
ssd: crucial mx300 750gb ssd @ 175 https://sg.carousell.com/p/crucial-mx300-750gb-ssd-local-set-83978562/?ref=search&ref_query=mx300%20750gb&ref_rank=1&ref_referrer=%2Fsearch%2Fproducts%3Fquery%3Dmx300%2520750gb
os: windows from reddit microsoft software swap @ 30
total: 1033.50

a old quote that i used but should work fine. ignore the ssd and hdd selection because i haven't gone through to see what's good yet. feel free to ask me questions which u probably should. getting abit lazy now.

 

[ZenArc]

Hi if we have the parts we want in mind, is it still not recommended to go to tradepac? Their prices are kind of the most competitive.
Will they psycho me to buy other parts ah? Thanks!

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[evildoctor]

The monitor you want how many inch? And need good resolution or just a 1080p can already?

Hi , I don't play any games actually. Just that the recent hype of overwatch, so just want to try. Currently using an imac for coding purposes so, quite impossible to play haha.
No need wifi , will be using ethernet. Space is not an issue. I only need a monitor . Have a keyboard and mouse already.

Yup , I'll be building myself. Most likely watch the videos while doing it.

 

[evildoctor]

Still can go just that just insist on the part you want.

Hi if we have the parts we want in mind, is it still not recommended to go to tradepac? Their prices are kind of the most competitive.
Will they psycho me to buy other parts ah? Thanks!

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[MianBaoFren]

Hi if we have the parts we want in mind, is it still not recommended to go to tradepac? Their prices are kind of the most competitive.
Will they psycho me to buy other parts ah? Thanks!

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ok errm.... tradepac mobo+cpu pricing only applies if u buy your whole rig from them u see. u have to drive a really hard bargain for them to sell u at the list price if u just want those alone.

next is they always try to tell u some parts no stock and ask u to consider other parts. BY NO MEANS SHOULD U TAKE THEIR ADVICE. this is the annoying part. so if u want to go tradepac, be sure to do your homework. go in fast, get out fast too.

 

[MianBaoFren]

The monitor you want how many inch? And need good resolution or just a 1080p can already?

if it's fps gaming, a 144hz monitor might be good enough for him if he so desires.

 

[RobinTeoHood]

Hi if we have the parts we want in mind, is it still not recommended to go to tradepac? Their prices are kind of the most competitive.
Will they psycho me to buy other parts ah? Thanks!

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Just insist on what you want. Or leave. You the type that stop for every credit card promoter?

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[ZenArc]

ok errm.... tradepac mobo+cpu pricing only applies if u buy your whole rig from them u see. u have to drive a really hard bargain for them to sell u at the list price if u just want those alone.

next is they always try to tell u some parts no stock and ask u to consider other parts. BY NO MEANS SHOULD U TAKE THEIR ADVICE. this is the annoying part. so if u want to go tradepac, be sure to do your homework. go in fast, get out fast too.

Icic. Thanks for the heads-up!

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[KrystalDFTD]

cpu + mobo: i5-6500 + gigabyte h110m-ds2 @ 410
ram: kingston ddr4 8gb ram 2133mhz @ 66.50 (after applying qoo10 $5 coupon) http://list.qoo10.sg/item/KINGSTON-KINGSTON-MEMORY-RAM-STICK-VALUERAM-DDR4-2133-8GB-4GB-LIMITED/455039959
gpu: zotac gtx 1060 3gb mini @ 244 (after applying qoo10 $50 coupon and 2% shop discount) http://list.qoo10.sg/item/ZOTAC-ZOTAC-GTX1060-AMP-6GB-DDR5-ZOTAC-1060-3GB-DDR5-GRAPHIC-CARD/480895587
psu: fsp 450w hexa plus @ 58
casing: f3 tecware @ 50 http://list.qoo10.sg/item/TECWARE-F3-M-ATX-GAMING-CASE-BLUE-RED-WHITE/503599422
ssd: crucial mx300 750gb ssd @ 175 https://sg.carousell.com/p/crucial-mx300-750gb-ssd-local-set-83978562/?ref=search&ref_query=mx300%20750gb&ref_rank=1&ref_referrer=%2Fsearch%2Fproducts%3Fquery%3Dmx300%2520750gb
os: windows from reddit microsoft software swap @ 30
total: 1033.50

a old quote that i used but should work fine. ignore the ssd and hdd selection because i haven't gone through to see what's good yet. feel free to ask me questions which u probably should. getting abit lazy now.

Hi how about something like this?

i5 7500 gigabyte b250m-d3h
kingston hyperx ddr4 2400mhz 16gb kit
asus gtx 1050ti expedition 4gb
samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd
wd 1tb blue
asus 24x dvd rw
evga g2 supernova gold 550w
coolermaster n200 case
.

Monitor I'll probably be getting a 23-24 inch. Doesn't really matter about the specs. Just want a monitor with minimal bezel. Going to have another monitor in future for work purposes.

 

[MianBaoFren]

Hi how about something like this?

i5 7500 gigabyte b250m-d3h
kingston hyperx ddr4 2400mhz 16gb kit
asus gtx 1050ti expedition 4gb
samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd
wd 1tb blue
asus 24x dvd rw
evga g2 supernova gold 550w
coolermaster n200 case
.

Monitor I'll probably be getting a 23-24 inch. Doesn't really matter about the specs. Just want a monitor with minimal bezel. Going to have another monitor in future for work purposes.

Workable. But.. u have a terrible gpu. The gtx 1050ti is a very budget gpu.

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[Morugana]

Always DIY or with a friend

Dont pay shop to build for you

 

[Kusanagi]

if you are looking at more savings, not in a rush and are saavy with qoo10 or lazada, i'd recommend buying your parts in a modular way

will be able to make use of the coupons for some items and make tremendous savings along the way

 

[morkutao]

consider 1060 at least for overwatch. most recommends zotac or palit for their warranty sell point

 

[morkutao]

Hi how about something like this?

i5 7500 gigabyte b250m-d3h
kingston hyperx ddr4 2400mhz 16gb kit
asus gtx 1050ti expedition 4gb
samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd
wd 1tb blue
asus 24x dvd rw
evga g2 supernova gold 550w
coolermaster n200 case
.

Monitor I'll probably be getting a 23-24 inch. Doesn't really matter about the specs. Just want a monitor with minimal bezel. Going to have another monitor in future for work purposes.

rmb to get extra fans too! can try cm masterfan pro airflow fan

 

[KrystalDFTD]

rmb to get extra fans too! can try cm masterfan pro airflow fan

Was thinking to get these:

intel i5 7500
gigabyte h110 ds2
zotac 1060 3gb.
kingston hyperx ddr4 2400mhz 16gb kit
toshiba 240gb ssd.
1tb hdd
xigmatek frontliner

any opinions?

 

[MianBaoFren]

Was thinking to get these:

intel i5 7500
gigabyte h110 ds2
zotac 1060 3gb.
kingston hyperx ddr4 2400mhz 16gb kit
toshiba 240gb ssd.
1tb hdd
xigmatek frontliner

any opinions?

mobo will not support 2400mhz kit. it will only run at 2133mhz. if u want the ram badly, change your mobo to the b250 or h270 series.

u are missing a psu there btw.

lastly, u dun seem to even care about budget. instead u just paste parts here and there with no concern for how much they actually cost to fit into your budget.

 

[EatSnakeWarrior]

Was thinking to get these:

intel i5 7500
gigabyte h110 ds2
zotac 1060 3gb.
kingston hyperx ddr4 2400mhz 16gb kit
toshiba 240gb ssd.
1tb hdd
xigmatek frontliner

any opinions?

You would need to flash the bios of that motherboard, if you are a first timer id suggest sticking to B250/H270 series motherboards

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