Top up a little bit for big gains.
This should max out most games on Full HD.
CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $294
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $67
GPU: Zotac GTX 960 2GB Twin Fan OC @ $295
SSD:
Transcend SSD370S 256GB @ $101^ (Lazada Singapore)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $69
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Xigmatek Recon @ $45
OS:
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $33 (G2A)
Save yourself $100 from a DVD copy. Just download its ISO image file and burn into a thumbdrive/DVD disc.
Total: $1014
Buy others from
Tradepac, #05-18.
^Price after Lazada MasterCard Monday 15% discount (Capped at $20)