Building a custom desktop

[jernino]

Hi Im interested in building a desktop. As cheap as possible, but still able to play all games at least at moderate graphic settings. What do you guys suggest for me?

Full set ( only without monitor)

 

[LongBigBronzeElephantFish]

Hi Im interested in building a desktop. As cheap as possible, but still able to play all games at least at moderate graphic settings. What do you guys suggest for me?

No budget?
Need monitor? wifi? OS? KB? Speaker?

 

[jernino]

No budget?
Need monitor? wifi? OS? KB? Speaker?

No need monitor. Yes for the rest.

 

[LongBigBronzeElephantFish]

Recommended build:
CPU + Mobo: i5-3470 + ASRock B75 Pro3-M @ $347
RAM: 2 x 8GB G.Skill DDR3 1600MHz CL11 @ $54
GPU: Powercolor HD7850 2GB @ $259
HDD: Western Digital Carviar Blue 1TB @ $90
ODD: HP 24x DVD-RW @ $25
Case + PSU: Xigmatek Asgard XP + Seasonic S12II 520W @ $129
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit @ $120
KB + Mouse: Logitech MK200 USB @ $25
Speaker: Logitech Z103 @ $39
Wireless: TP-Link WN722N USB Adapter @ $26 (Fuwell)

Total: $1114
Price quoted from PC Themes unless stated. If assembling youself, get from Tradepac as they are cheaper.

Upgrades:
1) Better GPU
2) Add SSD
3) Windows 8 Pro @ $89 (Cheaper than Windows 7)
4) Different KB and Speaker

Downgrades:
1) CPU
2) GPU

 

[jernino]

Recommended build:
CPU + Mobo: i5-3470 + ASRock B75 Pro3-M @ $347
RAM: 2 x 8GB G.Skill DDR3 1600MHz CL11 @ $54
GPU: Powercolor HD7850 2GB @ $259
HDD: Western Digital Carviar Blue 1TB @ $90
ODD: HP 24x DVD-RW @ $25
Case + PSU: Xigmatek Asgard XP + Seasonic S12II 520W @ $129
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit @ $120
KB + Mouse: Logitech MK200 USB @ $25
Speaker: Logitech Z103 @ $39
Wireless: TP-Link WN722N USB Adapter @ $26 (Fuwell)

Total: $1114
Price quoted from PC Themes unless stated. If assembling youself, get from Tradepac as they are cheaper.

Upgrades:
1) Better GPU
2) Add SSD
3) Windows 8 Pro @ $89 (Cheaper than Windows 7)
4) Different KB and Speaker

Downgrades:
1) CPU
2) GPU

I believe this spec is pretty good right? I just want an really average one that can play most games.. Maybe I can set my budget at 600-700 possible?

 

[LongBigBronzeElephantFish]

I believe this spec is pretty good right? I just want an really average one that can play most games.. Maybe I can set my budget at 600-700 possible?

LOL... this one shoudlnt bottleneck for quite abit...

What games are u planning to play?

600-700 abit low but can try...

 

[LongBigBronzeElephantFish]

CPU + Mobo: i3-3220 + ASRock B75M DGS @ $229
RAM: 2 x 4 GB G.Skill DDR3 1333MHz CL9 @ $44
GPU: Powercolor HD7770 PCS+ 1GB @ $168*
HDD: Hitachi Deskstar 500GB @ $66
ODD: HP 24x DVDRW @ $24*
Case + PSU: Xigmatek Asgard XP + FSP Hexa 500W @ $106
KB + Mouse: Logitech MK-200 Media Desktop @ $25
Speaker: Logitech Z103 Stereo Speaker @ $29*
Wireless: TP-Link WN722N USB Adapter @ $26

Total: $717
Prices quoted from Video Pro. Those with * indicates that there's special price, need to ask them for quote.

Upgrades:
1) 500GB HDD to 1TB HDD + $24

 

[jernino]

CPU + Mobo: i3-3220 + ASRock B75M DGS @ $229
RAM: 2 x 4 GB G.Skill DDR3 1333MHz CL9 @ $44
GPU: Powercolor HD7770 PCS+ 1GB @ $168*
HDD: Hitachi Deskstar 500GB @ $66
ODD: HP 24x DVDRW @ $24*
Case + PSU: Xigmatek Asgard XP + FSP Hexa 500W @ $106
KB + Mouse: Logitech MK-200 Media Desktop @ $25
Speaker: Logitech Z103 Stereo Speaker @ $29*
Wireless: TP-Link WN722N USB Adapter @ $26

Total: $717
Prices quoted from Video Pro. Those with * indicates that there's special price, need to ask them for quote.

Upgrades:
1) 500GB HDD to 1TB HDD + $24

looks nice. its a self fix ah?

 

[LongBigBronzeElephantFish]

looks nice. its a self fix ah?

Nope. Video Pro can help you fix...

oops... just realised i havent add in os

 

[LongBigBronzeElephantFish]

CPU + Mobo: Pentium G860 + ASRock B75M DGS @ $161
RAM: 2 x 4 GB G.Skill DDR3 1333MHz CL9 @ $44
GPU: Club3D HD6870 1GB @ $139
HDD: Hitachi Deskstar 500GB @ $66
ODD: HP 24x DVDRW @ $24*
Case + PSU: Xigmatek Asgard XP + FSP Hexa 500W @ $106
KB + Mouse: Logitech MK-100 Classic Desktop @ $20
Speaker: Logitech Z110 Stereo Speaker @ $15*
Wireless: TP-Link WN727N USB Adapter @ $18
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit @ $120

Total: $713
Prices quoted from Video Pro. Those with * indicates that there's special price, need to ask them for quote.

Bragain abit should be able to hit your budget :X

Notes:
1) I downgraded the CPU
2) GPU even though previous generation, but can match the 7770 in performance.
3) I downgraded the KB, Speaker and wireless
4) If you don't mind Windows 8, it's cheaper... (http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/windows-8-338/windows-8-pro-us$39-99-experience-clean-install-non-legit-win-7-all-answered-3951685-2.html)

Upgrades:
1) 500GB HDD to 1TB HDD + $24
2) Windows 8 Professional 64-bit VUP @ $89

 

[nipp0n]

I believe this spec is pretty good right? I just want an really average one that can play most games.. Maybe I can set my budget at 600-700 possible?

CPU & Mobo: G860 & Asrock B75M-DGS @ $161
Ram: G.Skill 1600mhz 2x4GB @ $54
ODD: HP DVD RW @ $25
HDD: Hitachi 500GB @ $62
GPU: Powercolor 6850 @ $149 (PC Themes Promo)
Case & PSU: Sharkoon MS140 & FSP 400W Hexa @ $98 (PC Themes bundle promo, while stocks last)
OS: Windows 7 Home @ $103 (Tradepac)
KB & Mouse: Logitech MK120 @ $22
Speaker: Creative SBS A40 @ $15
Wifi adapter: TP Link WN722N @ $26

Total: $715
Buy and build at PC Themes except for OS. Take note that your cpu might bottleneck the optimal performance of 6850 if you play more cpu-intensive games.

 

[n40666]

Hi, Not sure to ask here.
but can you guys suggest what is the best desktop to buy, just to play dota 2 with max setting?
with smooth performance.

and where can i buy custom build beside SLS? have trust issues with them. hahaha

 

[tigerwoods]

Gpu get gtx1050 or 1050ti

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[singupingu]

Aftershock but the budget is out of the question. Can show specs to pc theme and ask them build it for you. They will charge you a little bit for the fixing up cost. About 20/30 can't remember.

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