Brought GPU on Lazada, require advice for next step

[acemaong]

Hi Guys,

Firstly, thx you for your time in reading this.
I've brought the discounted R9-280 from lazada and require advise on the following set up which is yet to be purchased.

This is my first time trying to build my own rig as my current acer predator has decided to give up on me. Im intending to build a gaming pc for sufting net and games etc with being able to play AAA title at medium settings or higher. Budget of $1000-1200 and do not require monitor, mouse, speaker and keyboard.

The following are mainly based on what i've read in the past few days and i just basically take down what is used around my budget. Would appreciate if you guys can advise or describe briefly on which is better or more suitable for me.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $296 or i5 4460 + asus h81i plus @ $323
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $80
GPU: Sapphire R9-280 3GB Dual-X OC @ $235* Brought (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $70
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Sharkoon REX3 Value @ $65 Any nicer case? Size dont really matters
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $110 or Windows 8.1
SSD: Lite-On S900 256GB @ $138


I do still have my existing Acer predator G3610 with me but the mb, cpu and psu is spoiled.
Wondering if im able to use back any of its component to save cost and maybe use a better component or the other parts?

Acer Predator G3610
Windows 7
i7 2600
N Gefore GT545 3gb
16gb ddr3 (4x4gb)
2tb hd

Not sure if im able to use back my OS from the acer but did a search and many said that its too tedious and might get rejected.

Should i buy and fix it myself or get the shop to install for me as im totally new to such stuff. Also read some post on horror stories for letting shop installing the system and getting cheated on 2nd hand parts.

Do let me know how tedious will it get to install my own mb+cpu etc and installing OS.

Lastly, isorry for the broken english and i thx you again for your time in reading this post.

 

[Deadlycupcake]

Reuse rams?

 

[twlee88]

Hi Guys,

Firstly, thx you for your time in reading this.
I've brought the discounted R9-280 from lazada and require advise on the following set up which is yet to be purchased.

This is my first time trying to build my own rig as my current acer predator has decided to give up on me. Im intending to build a gaming pc for sufting net and games etc with being able to play AAA title at medium settings or higher. Budget of $1000-1200 and do not require monitor, mouse, speaker and keyboard.

The following are mainly based on what i've read in the past few days and i just basically take down what is used around my budget. Would appreciate if you guys can advise or describe briefly on which is better or more suitable for me.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $296 or i5 4460 + asus h81i plus @ $323
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $80
GPU: Sapphire R9-280 3GB Dual-X OC @ $235* Brought (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $70
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Sharkoon REX3 Value @ $65 Any nicer case? Size dont really matters
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $110 or Windows 8.1
SSD: Lite-On S900 256GB @ $138


I do still have my existing Acer predator G3610 with me but the mb, cpu and psu is spoiled.
Wondering if im able to use back any of its component to save cost and maybe use a better component or the other parts?

Acer Predator G3610
Windows 7
i7 2600
N Gefore GT545 3gb
16gb ddr3 (4x4gb)
2tb hd

Not sure if im able to use back my OS from the acer but did a search and many said that its too tedious and might get rejected.

Should i buy and fix it myself or get the shop to install for me as im totally new to such stuff. Also read some post on horror stories for letting shop installing the system and getting cheated on 2nd hand parts.

Do let me know how tedious will it get to install my own mb+cpu etc and installing OS.

Lastly, isorry for the broken english and i thx you again for your time in reading this post.

haha. same situation! i used to have acer predator "gaming" desktop too.

Do note the following as i experienced before

1) MoBo might not compatible with new GPU as Acer Predator MoBo is stupid and only allow the existing GPU to function. So, need to change new MoBo
2) When change the Acer Predator MoBo, do note that the existing CPU might be LGA 1150 in which is older generation and only some MoBo compatible with it
3) My advise is to change to new CPU and MoBo (Acer Predator casing might only able to mount MATX Mobo)
4) Although existing 500W is able to support the new GPU, previous advise is to change to 550W or 600W and obtain from lazada less than $120
5) The rest of the Acer Predator is usable.

Do note that my dekstop is Acer Predator G3620 and might have different issues with urs if its different Acer Predator.

Hope the explanation might help abit....

p.s. Acer Predator sxxk bad

edited* its my first time doing overhaul also. its tedious..but its fun! you'll learn alot of stuff...worse case if fail, bring to shops...so highly recommend to try to overhaul urself

 

[Koenig168]

You can save some money by using back old parts -
(a) RAM - most likely possible;
(b) HDD - possible but not advisable, HDDs are cheap. It is not worth the aggro of lost data trying to save a few bucks;
(c) Windows 7 - OEM licenses are normally not transferable but in your case, it is a dead MB. I've heard of Microsoft allowing the transfer in such cases. I suggest you install Win 7 first using the product ID from your Acer. The registration will be rejected and you will get a prompt to contact Microsoft. Call and explain that you are re-installing Win 7 because of a dead MB. You might get lucky or if not, you can always buy Win 7 or 8 later.

Building your own system is not difficult and actually quite fun. Just be careful when putting the CPU into the MB.

I will leave it to others to advise you on components.

 

[acemaong]

haha. same situation! i used to have acer predator "gaming" desktop too.

Do note the following as i experienced before

1) MoBo might not compatible with new GPU as Acer Predator MoBo is stupid and only allow the existing GPU to function. So, need to change new MoBo
2) When change the Acer Predator MoBo, do note that the existing CPU might be LGA 1150 in which is older generation and only some MoBo compatible with it
3) My advise is to change to new CPU and MoBo (Acer Predator casing might only able to mount MATX Mobo)
4) Although existing 500W is able to support the new GPU, previous advise is to change to 550W or 600W and obtain from lazada less than $120
5) The rest of the Acer Predator is usable.

Do note that my dekstop is Acer Predator G3620 and might have different issues with urs if its different Acer Predator.

Hope the explanation might help abit....

p.s. Acer Predator sxxk bad

Hi, thx u for the reply. Im intending to diy a new pc but would like to use amy of the existing part if possible. Should i get from lazada or tradepac?

One weird thing is that everyone is posting that the 8gb ram cost $80. But under the price list frm tradepac, it shows 96.

Lazada is selling at $81.

 

[acemaong]

You can save some money by using back old parts -
(a) RAM - most likely possible;
(b) HDD - possible but not advisable, HDDs are cheap. It is not worth the aggro of lost data trying to save a few bucks;
(c) Windows 7 - OEM licenses are normally not transferable but in your case, it is a dead MB. I've heard of Microsoft allowing the transfer in such cases. I suggest you install Win 7 first using the product ID from your Acer. The registration will be rejected and you will get a prompt to contact Microsoft. Call and explain that you are re-installing Win 7 because of a dead MB. You might get lucky or if not, you can always buy Win 7 or 8 later.

Building your own system is not difficult and actually quite fun. Just be careful when putting the CPU into the MB.

I will leave it to others to advise you on components.

Thx you. U just made it clearer for me.
Can i install the os when the new system does not have a os in it?

 

[twlee88]

Hi, thx u for the reply. Im intending to diy a new pc but would like to use amy of the existing part if possible. Should i get from lazada or tradepac?

One weird thing is that everyone is posting that the 8gb ram cost $80. But under the price list frm tradepac, it shows 96.

Lazada is selling at $81.

if you want to save some money, aside from MoBo, CPU and GPU...the rest of the component in acer predator is usable.

i always get the item i want online (with all the promotion) as im not a good bargain-er. and they send directly to your house...so save time to travel too.

 

[acemaong]

if you want to save some money, aside from MoBo, CPU and GPU...the rest of the component in acer predator is usable.

i always get the item i want online (with all the promotion) as im not a good bargain-er. and they send directly to your house...so save time to travel too.

Thank you. Now i need some pros to advise on my set up and any existing parts that can i really use them back.

For the hard disk, guess i will just skip it.

 

[Koenig168]

Thx you. U just made it clearer for me.
Can i install the os when the new system does not have a os in it?

You will need a Win 7 installation disk. You can borrow from a friend or download the ISO and burn to a DVD. There is further information here - http://www.techverse.net/download-windows-7-iso-x86-x64-microsofts-official-servers/

 

[dolphinv]

Hahaha. If u got official license you ca try using the license to validate your OEM copy of windows 7 but iIMO most likely won't work but can try if u using same hard disk. As for hard disk use crystaldisk info check for bad sectors.( come to think of it its quite a dumb suggestion, u probably will need to install windows then can check since no spare com. So its a gamble. Unless u got external casing/ sata to USB port and a spare laptop to test it) If no bad sector first backup necessary files then clean install windows 7 on it. I don't even use a DVD ROM. threw that away after it spoilt. Acer predator case may be able reuse. But can't say never own one or looked inside of it. And as for the download link for windows 7 officially by Microsoft has been removed the last I check 2 weeks ago. Mightneed to torrent it.

 

[trento]

there are many nice cases. any budget? wats yr priority? silence or air flow?

 

[acemaong]

there are many nice cases. any budget? wats yr priority? silence or air flow?

Hmm, i guess a little of both. The sharkoon seems like a gd deal at the price.

Hahaha. If u got official license you ca try using the license to validate your OEM copy of windows 7 but iIMO most likely won't work but can try if u using same hard disk. As for hard disk use crystaldisk info check for bad sectors.( come to think of it its quite a dumb suggestion, u probably will need to install windows then can check since no spare com. So its a gamble. Unless u got external casing/ sata to USB port and a spare laptop to test it) If no bad sector first backup necessary files then clean install windows 7 on it. I don't even use a DVD ROM. threw that away after it spoilt. Acer predator case may be able reuse. But can't say never own one or looked inside of it. And as for the download link for windows 7 officially by Microsoft has been removed the last I check 2 weeks ago. Mightneed to torrent it.

Noted.

 

[jarred1223]

is your existing HDD working fine? if yes can reuse as storage

 

[acemaong]

is your existing HDD working fine? if yes can reuse as storage

Hi, it is working fine.

Any advice on the setup and how can i go about doing it?

 

[y2c_whtdouwant]

Hi, it is working fine.

Any advice on the setup and how can i go about doing it?

Basically you don't have to do anything about the data in your current hdd, and install it as per you would with any other 3.5" hdd.

When you are done assembling your rig and done installing windows, the current hdd will can be used with all your data still intact.

You may then decide what you would like to do with the existing data then.

 

[Elijahonli]

Use back the 4x4gb ddr3 rams from your old system. They should be able to work in yiur new system.

One advise, before installing the os, remove/disable the 2tb harddisk so as to ensure the os partitions are done properly on the ssd. U can enable/add it back after the os installation

 

[acemaong]

Use back the 4x4gb ddr3 rams from your old system. They should be able to work in yiur new system.

One advise, before installing the os, remove/disable the 2tb harddisk so as to ensure the os partitions are done properly on the ssd. U can enable/add it back after the os installation

Thanks! Any guides or step by step on how i can get it done?
Really new here.

 

[Jian19]

U can consider bring to nigel shop and ask him help u assemble ur parts @ a fee.

Do consider b85 or h97 board since u decide to reuse ur rams, h81 board usually only have 2 ram slots

Asus b85 vanguard or Msi h97m g43

Case wise Corsair Carbide Spec 02 is quite decent @ $84

u might wan to check if ur cpu is working fine, pretty good chip and can sell @ a good price if still working good.

 

[alienaire]

why not reuse your i7 2600 and buy a b75 or h77 motherboard?

 

[acemaong]

why not reuse your i7 2600 and buy a b75 or h77 motherboard?

U can consider bring to nigel shop and ask him help u assemble ur parts @ a fee.

Do consider b85 or h97 board since u decide to reuse ur rams, h81 board usually only have 2 ram slots

Asus b85 vanguard or Msi h97m g43

Case wise Corsair Carbide Spec 02 is quite decent @ $84

u might wan to check if ur cpu is working fine, pretty good chip and can sell @ a good price if still working good.

Thx bros, please be patience with me. Few more qns.

1) Worth it to reuse? Previously, brought to nigel and he only commented that the Mobo n Psu is spoiled.

2) which h77 or b85 is gd? I can only see ASRock on the price list that has H77.

3) Can H77 use 4 x 4gb rams?

4) Any idea how can i test if the CPU is working fine myself?

Thanks!