Building a Cheap CPU

[frostbullet]

Hi there!
I am trying to help my dad build a relatively cheap cpu. Both of us are new to cpu building so i would like to ask for help in what parts and brand to get.

He just need a cpu which can watch video and movies and also those facebook games and all. Probably ard the range of 500-600 plus would be fine. I have extra dvd reader and 8gb rams that can be used.

 

[Krabs.]

laptop better

 

[gld998]

Hi there!
I am trying to help my dad build a relatively cheap cpu. Both of us are new to cpu building so i would like to ask for help in what parts and brand to get.

He just need a cpu which can watch video and movies and also those facebook games and all. Probably ard the range of 500-600 plus would be fine. I have extra dvd reader and 8gb rams that can be used.

get a 2nd hand cpu/motherboard combo. reuse your ram n dvd-rom.
Get casing, psu n hdd n u r good to go!

 

[frostbullet]

get a 2nd hand cpu/motherboard combo. reuse your ram n dvd-rom.
Get casing, psu n hdd n u r good to go!

I have a 1tb hdd as well, i might just buy from the Store, cause both of us do not know how to assemble a cpu

 

[ghillie]

do you plan to self assemble?, if nt u can bring down ur existing parts and let the shop fix in for u too.

 

[wwenze]

Buy a laptop

 

[Bollum]

If you stay close to me (Sin Ming) I can assemble for you. Just treat me to lunch or something.

 

[flee0308]

Get zotac ID18 or ID45 should be good enough.

 

[DawnsTear]

Hi there!
I am trying to help my dad build a relatively cheap cpu. Both of us are new to cpu building so i would like to ask for help in what parts and brand to get.

He just need a cpu which can watch video and movies and also those facebook games and all. Probably ard the range of 500-600 plus would be fine. I have extra dvd reader and 8gb rams that can be used.

How many DIMM is the 8gb ? 2x2gb/2x4gb/4x4gb/1x8gb ?

 

[mib500]

But laptop better...

 

[DawnsTear]

[Mobo&Proc] Asrock H81M-HDS R2.0 /w i3-4160 - $238.00
[RAM] Reuse
[HDD] Reuse
[ODD] Reuse
[PSU] FSP Hexa 450W 80+ - $58.00
[Case] Coolermaster N200 - $61.00

[OS] Windows 7 Professional 64bit OEM - $28.00 (Reddit)

Total :- $385.00

Buy from PC Themes unless stated otherwise.

You can ask PC Themes assemble for a fee, or Bring to #02-32 PC CARE & Solution for free, but give some Kopi $$ la

 

[frostbullet]

[Mobo&Proc] Asrock H81M-HDS R2.0 /w i3-4160 - $238.00
[RAM] Reuse
[HDD] Reuse
[ODD] Reuse
[PSU] FSP Hexa 450W 80+ - $58.00
[Case] Coolermaster N200 - $61.00

[OS] Windows 7 Professional 64bit OEM - $28.00 (Reddit)

Total :- $385.00

Buy from PC Themes unless stated otherwise.

You can ask PC Themes assemble for a fee, or Bring to #02-32 PC CARE & Solution for free, but give some Kopi $$ la

Haha thanks alot man!!! Planning to ask store assemble for me
My RAM is 2x4gb
I realised there is no GPU

 

[frostbullet]

If you stay close to me (Sin Ming) I can assemble for you. Just treat me to lunch or something.

haha i stay west side

 

[dannytan87]

G3258 is $50-$60 cheaper than i3 iirc........ me using G3258 + 750ti can play dota 2 somemore....

G3258 is dual haswell core 2 thread....... there are locked version that are just $10 $20 cheaper.....

APU also not bad?

 

[frostbullet]

Get zotac ID18 or ID45 should be good enough.

Where do i get it? Apparently there isnt any outlet for SG? Warranty wise?

 

[frostbullet]

G3258 is $50-$60 cheaper than i3 iirc........ me using G3258 + 750ti can play dota 2 somemore....

G3258 is dual haswell core 2 thread....... there are locked version that are just $10 $20 cheaper.....

APU also not bad?

What setup do u suggest in this case?

 

[dannytan87]

What setup do u suggest in this case?

G3258 i feel is better choice...... is the same haswell core as i3.... but i3 has hyper thread getting 30% performance gain........ the 30% is just becos of the 4 thread..... g3258 is 2 thread 2 core..... if facebook watch video, 2 thread is suffice..... there are locked g3220....etc.... but it just 10-20 cheaper.... g3258 can be OC'ed...... haswell core is quite decent as of now...... then there is APU weaker CPU performance but better graphic.....

g3258 2 core 2 thread, cheaper than i3 by at least $50

i3 2 core 4 thread.....

i5 4 core 4 thread......

intel onboard graphic is also suffice for non gaming too, but weaker than APU......

 

[DawnsTear]

haha i stay west side

I stay in the West, if nearby me, I can help u assemble

Haha thanks alot man!!! Planning to ask store assemble for me
My RAM is 2x4gb
I realised there is no GPU

Pentium G3258 will be cheaper, but more for enthusiast user who wan OC to match i3/i5/i7 perf in-term of gaming. Since you're a basic user, get i3-4160 will do.

No need GPU, use onboard will do since only playing Flash games

Unless you're using this com for light gaming like MOBA games then get a Discrete GPU,
[GPU] Zotac GTX 750 Ti 2048MB - $174.00 (Lazada)
or
[GPU] Sapphire R7-260X 2048MB - $134.30 (Lazada) - currently OOS

Buy from Lazada App, Fri (POSB/DBS cards - 15% off capped @ $25) or Weekend (Citibank cards - 15% off capped $30)

 

[frostbullet]

I stay in the West, if nearby me, I can help u assemble



Pentium G3258 will be cheaper, but more for enthusiast user who wan OC to match i3/i5/i7 perf in-term of gaming. Since you're a basic user, get i3-4160 will do.

No need GPU, use onboard will do since only playing Flash games

Unless you're using this com for light gaming like MOBA games then get a Discrete GPU,
[GPU] Zotac GTX 750 Ti 2048MB - $174.00 (Lazada)
or
[GPU] Sapphire R7-260X 2048MB - $134.30 (Lazada) - currently OOS

Buy from Lazada App, Fri (POSB/DBS cards - 15% off capped @ $25) or Weekend (Citibank cards - 15% off capped $30)

maybe i shld just get a gpu just in case my dad wants it. In that case i have to change the mobo right? What gpu do u recommend

 

[DawnsTear]

maybe i shld just get a gpu just in case my dad wants it. In that case i have to change the mobo right? What gpu do u recommend

No need to change mobo, just buy GPU only

[Mobo&Proc] Asrock H81M-HDS R2.0 /w i3-4160 - $238.00
[GPU] Zotac GTX 750 Ti 2048MB - $174.00** (Lazada)
[RAM] Reuse
[HDD] Reuse
[ODD] Reuse
[PSU] FSP Hexa 450W 80+ - $58.00
[Case] Coolermaster N200 - $61.00

[OS] Windows 7 Professional 64bit OEM - $28.00 (Reddit)

Total :- $558.00

[GPU] Sapphire R7-260X 2048MB 2048MB - $134.30** (Lazada)
If there is stocks..

Buy from PC Themes unless stated otherwise.

**Buy from Lazada App, Fri (POSB/DBS cards - 15% off capped @ $25) or Weekend (Citibank cards - 15% off capped $30)