Budget pc recommendation

[aqualeris]

Would like to build a PC with around $800 budget. Only playing light games like LoL, DotA, CS:GO on 1080p. Occasionally some heavier titles but don't mind toning graphics down given my tight budget.

OS will be needed. Kb, mouse, monitor etc not required. Ideally to include a small SSD for installing OS for booting if possible? And lastly also would like to get all my parts from SLS so I can do it in one shot.

Know it sounds quite demanding but really hope this can be done. Thanks so much in advance.

 

[herman1314]

Any size, color requirements? Can get online or die die at sls only? At $800, getting some online and at sls would be a better deal

 

[aqualeris]

Any size, color requirements? Can get online or die die at sls only? At $800, getting some online and at sls would be a better deal

Ideally all at SLS as I might go down tomorrow. I don't mind sacrificing some value for convenience. Kinda need the comp asap.

 

[herman1314]

mobo and cpu:ecs a78f2p-m2 fm2+ and x4 860k(videopro)$202
graphics card:sapphire r7 260x 2gb(videopro)$155
ram:8gb ddr3l 1600mhz kingston valueram(videopro)$55
ssd:adata sp550 120gb $69
hdd:WD blue 1tb $77
psu:fsp hexa+ 450w $58
case:coolermaster n200(cashtronic)$52
os:windows 7 home premium*(cashtronic) $115
total:$783
do ask around for price quotes and discount before purchase. all prices non bracketed are quoted form pcthemes.

 

[aqualeris]

mobo and cpu:ecs a78f2p-m2 fm2+ and x4 860k(videopro)$202
graphics card:sapphire r7 260x 2gb(videopro)$155
ram:8gb ddr3l 1600mhz kingston valueram(videopro)$55
ssd:adata sp550 120gb $69
hdd:WD blue 1tb $77
psu:fsp hexa+ 450w $58
case:coolermaster n200(cashtronic)$52
os:windows 7 home premium*(cashtronic) $115
total:$783
do ask around for price quotes and discount before purchase. all prices non bracketed are quoted form pcthemes.

Would a Intel i5 option be possible if I bump up my budget by about 100-150$?

Also would it be possible to get all my items from a single shop say TradePac? Sorry but time really isn't in my favour.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Would a Intel i5 option be possible if I bump up my budget by about 100-150$?

Also would it be possible to get all my items from a single shop say TradePac? Sorry but time really isn't in my favour.

How long can you spare?

 

[aqualeris]

How long can you spare?

A few hours it seems... Will be going down in the afternoon and hoping everything turns out well.

Ideally get the parts settled by tomorrow and if need be built over Christmas holidays and collect them say Sat/Sun?

 

[princewenle]

If you don't mind to abuse your intergrated gpu:

i5-4460 and mobo Asrock H81m-HDS $335
RAM - 8GB kingston/Crucial DDR3 CL11 $61
SSD - Adata sp550 120gb $69
HDD - 1TB WD Blue (Optional) $77
PSU - FSP 450W 80+ HEXA Plus $58
Casing - Armaggeddon Teratron T7 Extreme Gaming Chassis $80 - 12% DBS Friday (Lazada)***
Microsoft windows key - SGD30 (USD20 Reddit softwareswap)
(You need to download windows first and save it in thumbdrive)

Total above : SGD 710
All price above from PC Themes,except casing & windows key

Tested before using integrated Intel 4600 to play dota2 & CSGo. (Remember to update the driver from intel)
If you feel uncomfortable, then get a GPU later on.

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Add $59 to get SSD Samsung EVo850 250GB from Lazada @$128
DVD WR @29 *Optional*
***If ordered casing from Lazada, it will only take 1 working day deliver to you (use apps to get Free delivery)

 

[iamyourpigu]

I can sell u my Zotac Gt 930 for 100 if u want. Used it for only 3 days.

 

[DawnsTear]

[Mobo&Proc] MSI H81M-E35 V2 /w i5-4460 - $349.00
[GPU] Zotac GTX 950 2048MB - $269.00
[RAM] Kingston DDR3 1600Mhz CL11 (8GB*1) - $61.00
[HDD] Toshiba 1TB/64MB - $65.00
[PSU] FSP Hexa 450W 80+ - $58.00
[Case] Coolermaster N200 - $61.00

[OS] Windows 7/8 Professional 64bit OEM - $29.00 (Reddit)

Total :- $892.00

Buy from PC Themes unless stated otherwise

Optional
[SSD] Crucial BX200 240GB - $115

However, getting from Lazada will be cheaper with all the discount, should be able to get SSD with $30 - $40 top-up with the budget above...

 

[herman1314]

Would a Intel i5 option be possible if I bump up my budget by about 100-150$?

Also would it be possible to get all my items from a single shop say TradePac? Sorry but time really isn't in my favour.

You can, but if you're just gaming then would be better to invest in a better graphics card than a better cpu. What else will you be doing with the pc?

 

[herman1314]

A few hours it seems... Will be going down in the afternoon and hoping everything turns out well.

Ideally get the parts settled by tomorrow and if need be built over Christmas holidays and collect them say Sat/Sun?

If you're building yourself, should have enough time to get the parts from these stores.

 

[intrance]

if you up your budget to $950..

ASrock H81M HDS r2 /w i5-4460 - $334
Zotac GTX 950 2048MB - $259 (cybermind)
Kingston DDR3 1600Mhz 8gb - $61
Adata sp550 120gb SSD - $69
WD BLUE 1TB - $77
FSP Hexa 450W 80+ - $58
Coolermaster N200 - $61

Windows 7/8 Professional 64bit OEM - $29.00 (Reddit)

Total :- $948.00

All from PCThemes except brkt..
If buy cash ask for discount.
If pay by CC.. need to pay extra 3%

 

[aqualeris]

if you up your budget to $950..

ASrock H81M HDS r2 /w i5-4460 - $334
Zotac GTX 950 2048MB - $259 (cybermind)
Kingston DDR3 1600Mhz 8gb - $61
Adata sp550 120gb SSD - $69
WD BLUE 1TB - $77
FSP Hexa 450W 80+ - $58
Coolermaster N200 - $61

Windows 7/8 Professional 64bit OEM - $29.00 (Reddit)

Total :- $948.00

All from PCThemes except brkt..
If buy cash ask for discount.
If pay by CC.. need to pay extra 3%

Hi thanks for your input. Heres my situation actually:

Have a custom comp built 3 years back that died on me yesterday. Signs telling me graphics card (7870 I believe) died but not entirely sure so will be going to SLS to troubleshoot. Computer is already 3 years old (but with light-moderate usage as I was staying in in NS past 2 years)..

So I'm torn as to whether to reuse some parts or not as I'm afraid just replacing GFX card and a few months later another part spoils.

What are some parts for sure can last many years? HDD/SSD/CD Drive/Mobo? TBH if I was just looking to change GFX card what would be a good replacement for a 7870 at a budget? I cannot rmb the exact mobo but PSU should be ~500watts and CPU is one of the older i5s...

Thanks for all the trouble everyone.

Edit: Mobo is ASrock B75M-DGS CPU is I5-3470

 

[intrance]

Hi thanks for your input. Heres my situation actually:

Have a custom comp built 3 years back that died on me yesterday. Signs telling me graphics card (7870 I believe) died but not entirely sure so will be going to SLS to troubleshoot. Computer is already 3 years old (but with light-moderate usage as I was staying in in NS past 2 years)..

So I'm torn as to whether to reuse some parts or not as I'm afraid just replacing GFX card and a few months later another part spoils.

What are some parts for sure can last many years? HDD/SSD/CD Drive/Mobo? TBH if I was just looking to change GFX card what would be a good replacement for a 7870 at a budget? I cannot rmb the exact mobo but PSU should be ~500watts and CPU is one of the older i5s...

Thanks for all the trouble everyone.

Edit: Mobo is ASrock B75M-DGS CPU is I5-3470

Your Mobo and CPU are still very good..

If you intend to go down for troubleshoot... look for Nigel

maybe you can contact him first..
Im sure he will advise you accordingly..

 

[aqualeris]

Your Mobo and CPU are still very good..

If you intend to go down for troubleshoot... look for Nigel

maybe you can contact him first..
Im sure he will advise you accordingly..

Yes i was already introduced by a friend and will be visiting him later. Just made this thread in case I was advised to buy a whole new comp instead.

Think I will heed Nigel's advice then. Thanks so much

 

[herman1314]

Would a Intel i5 option be possible if I bump up my budget by about 100-150$?

Also would it be possible to get all my items from a single shop say TradePac? Sorry but time really isn't in my favour.

ok, but i feel that you would not really need an i5 so i think i'll recommend you something else.
mobo and cpu:ga-990fxa-ud3 and fx6300 $252
graphics card:zotac gtx 760(videopro,pcthemes,cybermind) $259
ram:ddr3l 1600 8gb kingston valueram $55
ssd:sansidk ssd plus 120gb $72
hdd:WD blue 1tb $78
psu:fsp hexa+ 450W $58
case:sharkoon vs3-v $55
windows:windows 7 home(cashtronic)$115
total:$944
all prices(except windows, videopro dosen't sell them) are from videopro. do ask around for price quotes and discount before purchase.

 

[herman1314]

Hi thanks for your input. Heres my situation actually:

Have a custom comp built 3 years back that died on me yesterday. Signs telling me graphics card (7870 I believe) died but not entirely sure so will be going to SLS to troubleshoot. Computer is already 3 years old (but with light-moderate usage as I was staying in in NS past 2 years)..

So I'm torn as to whether to reuse some parts or not as I'm afraid just replacing GFX card and a few months later another part spoils.

What are some parts for sure can last many years? HDD/SSD/CD Drive/Mobo? TBH if I was just looking to change GFX card what would be a good replacement for a 7870 at a budget? I cannot rmb the exact mobo but PSU should be ~500watts and CPU is one of the older i5s...

Thanks for all the trouble everyone.

Edit: Mobo is ASrock B75M-DGS CPU is I5-3470

i think you just replace the hd 7870 can alr, no need go replace the whole pc for 1 part uplorry

 

[aqualeris]

ok, but i feel that you would not really need an i5 so i think i'll recommend you something else.
mobo and cpu:ga-990fxa-ud3 and fx6300 $252
graphics card:zotac gtx 760(videopro,pcthemes,cybermind) $259
ram:ddr3l 1600 8gb kingston valueram $55
ssd:sansidk ssd plus 120gb $72
hdd:WD blue 1tb $78
psu:fsp hexa+ 450W $58
case:sharkoon vs3-v $55
windows:windows 7 home(cashtronic)$115
total:$944
all prices(except windows, videopro dosen't sell them) are from videopro. do ask around for price quotes and discount before purchase.

Thanks for the input. Will take into consideration definitely.

i think you just replace the hd 7870 can alr, no need go replace the whole pc for 1 part uplorry

Even if the other parts are 3 years old?

 

[herman1314]

Thanks for the input. Will take into consideration definitely.



Even if the other parts are 3 years old?

yup, no worries. but which psu you using right now? if the quality not good than might be good to swap that out for something else.