Budget Rig

[KwayChup]

Need a new rig that can run Dota 2 on Max smoothly, need everything except mouse, speaker. Prefer Intel and Nvidia, Asus for mb. Possible to get it within sub 1k?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Any preference for colour scheme? E.g. Black with White/Red/Blue/Green/Gold/etc…
Need any of these within the budget?

Windows
Monitor
Speaker
Keyboard
Mouse
WiFi adapter

Placing PC on table or floor?
Any physical dimension constraint at your PC holding area?

Will your monitor screen position be facing any bright light source like window?

Which internet provider plan and router are you using?
Is your home in a relatively new apartment built in the past 8 years?
How far is your upcoming PC located from the router?
Any obstruction between your PC and router?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Black and Red Themed PC....

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4160 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $235
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $49
GPU: Palit GTX 960 2GB Super JetStream @ $182+5* (Qoo10 SG)
SSD: Transcend SSD220S 240GB @ $84^ (Lazada SG)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $74
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 450W @ $51"
CASE: Tecware F3 [Red] @ $24` (Lazada SG)
OS: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10 via free Windows 8.1 update.
DSP: Samsung S24F350FHE 23.8" 1080p 60Hz AMD FreeSync [AD-PLS] @ $168 (PC Themes)
Best priced PLS monitor with matte AG coating and AMD FreeSync!
KB: Ducky Zero DK2108 [Cherry MX Blue Switch] @ $99 (Xtreme Solution)

Total: $1001

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[KwayChup]

Any preference for colour scheme? E.g. Black with White/Red/Blue/Green/Gold/etc…. - Prefer a white and red theme
Need any of these within the budget?



Windows - Nope
Monitor - Yes
Speaker - Nope
Keyboard - Yes
Mouse - Nope
WiFi adapter - Nope Running Ethernet.

Placing PC on table or floor? Preferably table.
Any physical dimension constraint at your PC holding area? Not really

Will your monitor screen position be facing any bright light source like window? Yes

Which internet provider plan and router are you using? - ST 300MBPS / AC68U
Is your home in a relatively new apartment built in the past 8 years? - Yes
How far is your upcoming PC located from the router? - Next to it but running ethernet.
Any obstruction between your PC and router? - Nope

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[KwayChup]

Black and Red Themed PC....

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4160 + ASRock H81M-HDS R2.0 @ $235 - i5 Skylake?
RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $49
GPU: Palit GTX 960 2GB Super JetStream @ $182+5* (Qoo10 SG) - GTX 1060?
SSD: Transcend SSD220S 240GB @ $84^ (Lazada SG)
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $74
PSU: FSP Hexa+ 450W @ $51" - Corsair?
CASE: Tecware F3 [Red] @ $24` (Lazada SG) - Nzxt H440 or Fractal R5 Windowed
OS: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional 64-bit Product Key [OEM] @ $30 (Reddit)
Upgrade for free to Windows 10 via free Windows 8.1 update.
DSP: Samsung S24F350FHE 23.8" 1080p 60Hz AMD FreeSync [AD-PLS] @ $168 (PC Themes)
Best priced PLS monitor with matte AG coating and AMD FreeSync!
KB: Ducky Zero DK2108 [Cherry MX Blue Switch] @ $99 (Xtreme Solution)

Total: $1001

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Possible to push it to the above specs? If so how much to add on?

 

[spiky0180]

Bro i5 skylake is >$350 already. Gtx 1060 is about $400. Define R5 is like $140, H440 more ex. I estimate you need to add another $300-$400 to get the stuff you want. If dota2 only, gtx 960 + i3 already overkill.

For PSU, no point buying the low end corsair ones...waste money only...rather go with FSP or at max go with superflower...

The list moneyface gave you already help you to squeeze every $ out of your budget.

 

[arcana75]

Need a new rig that can run Dota 2 on Max smoothly, need everything except mouse, speaker. Prefer Intel and Nvidia, Asus for mb. Possible to get it within sub 1k?

I recently bought a new rig, and my mobo has Intel HD 530 iGPU. I installed DOTA 2, set everything to max details, 2560x1440 @ 60hz, started 5v5 bot match.

Imagine my surprise the gameplay is smooth.

 

[lalalalalala]

I recently bought a new rig, and my mobo has Intel HD 530 iGPU. I installed DOTA 2, set everything to max details, 2560x1440 @ 60hz, started 5v5 bot match.

Imagine my surprise the gameplay is smooth.

Igpu is not bad one. Can play basic games like dota/cs. Worst case cannot Max settings only.

Gfx card more for ultra setting or 2k/4k gaming which the igpu may not be able to handle

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[KwayChup]

Let's say I can up Budget to 1.2k - 1.4k?

 

[tqx]

Question on the RAM part, is DDR4 better than DDR3 or no diff, betwween this 2 ram which is better? trying to clock 600 bucks :/

RAM: Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $49
vs
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/KINGSTON-...DDR4-2133-8GB-4GB-PC4-17000-NON-ECC/443428924

 

[arcana75]

If intent is to play dota 2 maxed try a mobo w intel hd 530 or 520. No need to buy discrete gpu. If cannot then later buy still can. U might be surprised. Moreover you aren't playing at my resolution.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Let's say I can up Budget to 1.2k - 1.4k?

Seriously my build is way more thab sufficient to handle most AA titles at max on Full HD smoothly, let alone a decade old Dota 2.

A $1.3K PC is enough for a GTX1060/RX480 system capable of maximising ALL games on Full HD 50-60Hz

 

[rubbadubbaducky!]

Possible to push it to the above specs? If so how much to add on?

my gtx1060 gpu usage on dota2 max settings, not even 99% (like 50%? can't remember). way overkill

 

[KwayChup]

If go for i5 Haswell? The build looks good but need to fix it myself or can I get it done somewhere?

 

[spiky0180]

If go for i5 Haswell? The build looks good but need to fix it myself or can I get it done somewhere?

For the same motherboard (asrock h81m-hds), i5 4460 is another $95 on PC Themes pricelist. Since the components are purchased from different sources, best is you can fix it yourself at home. Not that difficult, just need a screwdriver and read the motherboard manual.

If really no confidence to DIY, then bring everything to SLS. When you buy your motherboard and CPU from the shop, ask them to fix for you for a fee.

 

[KwayChup]

For the same motherboard (asrock h81m-hds), i5 4460 is another $95 on PC Themes pricelist. Since the components are purchased from different sources, best is you can fix it yourself at home. Not that difficult, just need a screwdriver and read the motherboard manual.

If really no confidence to DIY, then bring everything to SLS. When you buy your motherboard and CPU from the shop, ask them to fix for you for a fee.

I don't mind build it myself, do I need to purchase thermal paste and all those data cables? Or is it included inside?

Possible to get 2 of the Samsung Monitor that moneyface suggested and make it into dual monitor setups?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

If go for i5 Haswell? The build looks good but need to fix it myself or can I get it done somewhere?

If all you are going toplay is just Dota 2, Core i3 is already very well great (and still overkill). A ture quad core Core i5 is more prudent if you intend to play a variety of games that utilise different game engines that are threaded differently.

I don't mind build it myself, do I need to purchase thermal paste and all those data cables? Or is it included inside?

Building it yourself is definitely a welcoming start. Thermal paste has already been preapplied on the stock cooler bundled with CPU. Most motherboard brands supply only 2 SATA cables in box, which i feel just ideal for most users where you need just 1 for SSD and 1 for HDD. If you really need extra, you can just hoot from shop for $1-$2 per piece.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

I don't mind build it myself, do I need to purchase thermal paste and all those data cables? Or is it included inside?

Possible to get 2 of the Samsung Monitor that moneyface suggested and make it into dual monitor setups?

Why do you need 2 monitrs? Odd numbered monitors are preferred if you intend to span your gaming view throughout all monitors. Definitely not a good idea to have your crosshair halfway across your dual monitors.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Can consider this awesome value for money chassis for your white and red theme...

Tecware Alpha [White]

 

[KwayChup]

If all you are going toplay is just Dota 2, Core i3 is already very well great (and still overkill). A ture quad core Core i5 is more prudent if you intend to play a variety of games that utilise different game engines that are threaded differently.



Building it yourself is definitely a welcoming start. Thermal paste has already been preapplied on the stock cooler bundled with CPU. Most motherboard brands supply only 2 SATA cables in box, which i feel just ideal for most users where you need just 1 for SSD and 1 for HDD. If you really need extra, you can just hoot from shop for $1-$2 per piece.

Bro, let's say I also do VMware, Visual Studio and Android Studio also abit of Circuit board rendering too, is i3 still sufficent? Sorry for asking so many questions.